Gain the knowledge, skills and firsthand experience necessary to become a computer programmer with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's computer programmer certificate. The program is open to both students and working computer professionals already in the field.

Courses throughout the certificate will introduce you to programming, computer software design, data types, procedural abstraction, digital logic, machine models, assembly language, flow control, object-oriented design and so much more. Students gain the know-how they need to have a competitive edge in the workforce, including the ability to understand specific software and programs often found in the field. 

Coursework within the computer programmer certificate will prepare you to use — and evaluate — a wide variety of modern tools and languages used in the construction of computing systems. Your first-hand experience with up-to-date technology in the classroom will translate directly into a fulfilling career in computer programming.

What classes do computer programmer students take?

Your classes may cover topics like: 

• Computer systems 
• Programming and data structures 
• Programming in C++ 

Learn more about the computer programmer certificate in the UWEC course catalog. 

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