Python Application Developer, Certificate is a Certificate program (Hybrid) offered by Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA. The program takes 18 credits to complete, with a total tuition of $3,870.
Program Overview
Locations: Ankeny, Carroll, Online
Pathway: Information Technology
Program Graduation Requirements: To earn a Python Application Developer Certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.
Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 18
What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?: - Meet deadlines and handle pressure. - Think in a sequential order. - Use math skills in program design and application of accounting principles. - Create factual data from abstract concepts. - Communicate program design orally and in writing. - Ability to work effectively and efficiently both as an individual and in a team environment. - Concentrate for long periods of time.
What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?: The median annual wage for computer programmers was $84,280 in May 2018. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $48,790, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $134,630. Most computer programmers have a bachelor's degree; however, some employers hire workers with an associate's degree. Salary information (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Program Competencies: - Utilize Python programming for data science - Create an application using current software technologies and techniques in Python
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Program Schedule
Students may start this program any semester
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
What Kind of Work Will You Do?: A computer programmer goes through the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging and maintaining the source code of computer programs. The computer programmer also designs a graphical user interface (GUI) to make the software easier for non-technical users to use through easy, point-and-click menu options. Python is a language also used in web development and data science related positions.
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide