Computer Information Systems - Software Development Fundamentals, Short-Term Technical Certificate
Curriculum Code #6620
Effective May 2024
Division of Engineering, Business and Information Technologies
The short-term technical certificate software development fundamentals represents the successful completion of select computer programming courses that prepare the student to develop business computer applications. Emphasis is placed on the very popular Microsoft.NET and JAVA development technologies. Completion of this certificate prepares the student for entry-level software development positions or for further study leading to an associate degree in software development, mobile device development or web development. It is also especially well-suited for those individuals with experience in “legacy” technologies who wish to upgrade their skills.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CISS 121 | MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS I | 3 |
| CISS 160 | INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN C# 1 | 4 |
| CISS 216 | WEB DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| CISS 222 | ADVANCED PROGRAMMING IN C# 1 | 3 |
| CISS 226 | INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING IN JAVA 1 | 3 |
| CISS 232 | SCRIPTING IN THE CLIENT SERVER ENVIRONMENT 1 | 3 |
| CISS 260 | INTRODUCTION TO IPHONE/IPAD PROGRAMMING 1 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 23 | |
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Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.
While completion of this certificate may aid in obtaining employment, many employers recommend the minimum completion of a computer information systems degree program to gain employment in an IT-related field.
Program Contact(s):
Mark Harms
440-366-7023
jharms@lorainccc.edu
For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.
More program information can be found on our website.
Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program. For more information, please visit our website: www.lorainccc.edu/PLA