Internet of Things (IoT) Programming Certificate of Specialization

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Career Opportunities

Career opportunities exist in numerous businesses and industries. Typical entry-level positions include front-end developer, back-end developer, IoT programmer, and mobile developer.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Identify, describe and apply best practices of IoT application development.
Write data acquisition code for sensors and other hardware.
Develop Web and mobile IoT applications for a variety of platforms and mobile devices.
Demonstrate an ability to work effectively and ethically on teams.

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 in Internet of Things (IoT) Programming provides students with the basic knowledge for development of cloud-based mobile applications. Students will study and gain experience with sensors and hardware, as well as client- and server-side languages most commonly used to develop IoT applications. They will also learn fundamental principles of IoT development in order to be prepared to work with current and emerging technologies.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 15 units		Units
CIS 114	JavaScript/Ajax Programming	4 units
CIS 117	Python Programming	4 units
CIS 128	Mobile Web App Development	4 units
CIS 138	Internet of Things	3 units

Total Required Units: 15