Applied Python Programming Certificate of Specialization

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical positions include Software Developer, Python Developer, and Data Scientist.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Describe common Python functionality and features used for software development.
Build features that meet software design.
Demonstrate the use of Python libraries in data analysis.

Recommended high school preparation

Coursework in Mathematics, Computer Programming, English, Business, Electronics.

University Transfer Program

Use Assist to identify lower division major preparation for Computer and Information Science for the California State University and the University of California systems. For independent or out-of-state colleges and universities use their catalogs to locate this information. Transfer Services can assist you to gather this information.

About the Program

Computer and Information Science offers extraordinary career opportunities to individuals who possess fluency in the English language, solid keyboarding skills, and a desire to work with computers on a daily basis. Students in the Computer and Information Science program at CSM are training primarily on PC microcomputers and receive the finest training and experience available in areas such as programming, data communications, applications development, network support, end-user support, and hardware/systems support. This training is intended to lead to employment in the computing industry or transfer to a baccalaureate institution for continued study in the field and to provide advanced study for computing professionals.

Career opportunities include applied scientist, communications technician, computer maintenance technician, computer operator, data base specialist, documentation specialist, information specialist, Local Area Network (LAN) administrator, PC specialist, programmer, software engineer, software technician, systems analyst, systems test engineer, technician support representative, and as sales personnel skilled in marketing methods for computer systems. While some students secure employment following completion of the A.S. degree or Certificate program, many transfer to four-year universities to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related field.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The Certificate of Specialization is designed to introduce students to applied Python programming. This skills-based specialization is intended to be a first step for those who want to become a Software Developer, Data Scientist or an Artificial Intelligence Expert.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 12 units		Units
CIS 117	Python Programming	4 units
CIS 124	Foundations of Data Science	4 units
CIS 502	Applied Python Programming	4 units

Total Required Units: 12