Software Development Certificate Program

Interactive Online Learning that Fits Your Schedule

Washington Technical Institute understands that you have a busy schedule and that you are looking for a school that will fit into your lifestyle. Our virtual classroom helps you fit your education into your life. Log in wherever and whenever works best for you! 

Program Starts

This program starts every day which means you do not have to wait to get started on your education! 

Technology Requirements

Students will need to have access to the internet as well as a computer that can work with the software used in this program. Using a Chromebook, tablet, or phone will not be possible for this program given the nature of the material. Most software used will be open-source, free downloads. However, students may need to purchase short-term subscriptions to software. The benefit of students purchasing this software themselves is that all the work they do will stay with them and they will have access to it after they complete their program with WTI. 

Program Tuition includes:

• 24/7 access to Washington Tech’s Online Classroom
• All electronic resources/textbooks

Total Tuition: $2900

Available Payment Options & Financing

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify

• Pay in full
• Interest-free installment plan: $362.50 over 8 payments.
• Employer Reimbursement (check with your employer)
• Private loans & Scholarships

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SD-101: C# and Object-Oriented Programming

Description:

3 credits/126 hours

Prerequisite: None

This course provides the beginning programmer with a guide to developing programs in C#. C# is a language developed by the Microsoft Corporation as part of the .NET Framework and Visual Studio platform. The .NET Framework contains a wealth of libraries for developing applications for the Windows family of operating systems.

SD-201: Database Concepts

Description:

3 credits/126 hours

Prerequisite: None

This course provides foundational concepts in database management and administration. It will introduce students to the concepts of data normalization, table relationships, and SQL among others. It explores emerging database concepts and trends through realistic and practical examples. Students will have a solid understanding of databases and the importance of a healthy database for other development projects.

CS-401: Virtual Computing

Description:

3 credits/126 hours

Prerequisite: None

This course provides students with a working knowledge of the leading virtualization products, including Oracle VirtualBox, VMware Workstation, Microsoft Hyper-V, and VMware vSphere. In addition to learning how to install and use the products, students learn how to apply virtualization technology to create virtual data centers that use clusters for high availability, use management software to administer multiple host systems, implement a virtual desktop environment, and leverage cloud computing to build or extend the data center and provide disaster recovery services. 

FSD-701: Building Mobile and Web Applications

Description:

3 credits/126 hours

Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Python will help students develop a strong understanding of the Python platform. In this course, students will be taught to work with all the tools in Python to design and implement software. Students are introduced to graphics and frameworks for image processing and GUI application development. This course will cover five major aspects of computing: programming basics, object-oriented programming (OOP), data and information processing, software development life cycle, and contemporary applications of computing.