Cert in Computer Programming

Southwestern Illinois College offers a software development certificate for students who want practical programming skills through a compact course of study. The sequence opens with web fundamentals and introductory programming, then advances through JavaScript, database concepts and the analysis and design of information systems. Later classes concentrate on C# programming, ASP for server-side web work, and SQL for querying data. Many courses list prerequisites, so students move through the sequence in a set order, growing from simple web pages toward data-driven applications. The certificate is spread across four semesters and totals thirty credits. It fits learners who aim for entry-level development jobs, and the credits can also support further study in the college's computer information systems degree. Students should consult the catalog for course details.