Python Programming Certificate

The Python Programming Certificate will provide students with proficiency in the areas of system development, software programming, Internet of Things (IoT) development, web development, cybersecurity analysis, computer cyber security professionals, and system administration.

The Certificate Program Learning Outcomes are:

• Solve programming problems by using common built-in Python modules, tools, and templates.
• Utilize development modules, packages, and tools to create programs for network services, communication, and system administration.
• Perform security assessment using Python scripts and its features.
• Create Python programs for the Internet of Things (IoT) such as smart devices, embedded systems, and micro-boards.
• Plan, design and write versatile, scalable, high-performance Python programs with interfaces and data structures using packages, libraries, and extensions.

The certificate program expects to have 40 to 80 students completing this certificate annually beginning in the Winter 2023 semester.

The goal of this program is to increase diversity in the technical workforce by providing an education platform for entry-level Python Programming jobs. This program aims to develop the quality and quantity of technical professionals to fulfill business needs and generate greater economic impact in the greater Inland Empire region. Students will gain the soft and technical skills necessary to become entry-level computer programmers, software developers, web developers, and digital interface designers.

Students must complete a series of courses in Python Programming, Networking, Cybersecurity, Programming for the Internet of Things, and Advanced Python Programming.