Computer Programmer - Mobile Applications Development College Credit Certificate
Program Overview
The College Credit Certificate program is designed to provide an opportunity to establish a basic foundation in computer programming for employment in scientific, commercial, industrial and government data processing applications. The Mobile Applications Development concentration additionally offers hands-on instruction with current technology for Apple and Android mobile device platforms.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $4,255.92 |
| Program credits: | 36 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 1+ year |
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Career Prospects
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Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
1,432 Computer Programmers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to decrease by 0.4% over the next four years.
Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, and interactive web interfaces. Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices. Optimize website performance, scalability, and server-side code and processes. May develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications.
1,918 Web Developers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 5.9% over the next four years.
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