Computer Programming Languages Certificate Curriculum

Program Goal and Outcomes

Program Goal

The Computer Programming Languages Career Certificate program provides students with a background in programming and logic, Microsoft® Access®, Java, HTML, PHP, and other technologies to help prepare them for entry-level positions as a computer programmer, website or software developer, or database manager.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

Create loops; create, search, and sort arrays; create modules and hierarchy charts
Use Boolean expressions, validate input
Design graphical user interfaces
Demonstrate knowledge of logic flow within a task or program
Create new Access databases, create forms and reports, sort and filter your data with queries, analyze your data
Use the Java programming language to program applets and create animations and graphics for use on the Internet
Use Swing components and create Java programs using layout managers
Create engaging, interactive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL technologies

Introduction to Programming

This course concentrates on the basic guidelines and best practices for developing good programming skills.

Objectives:

Point out the steps for creating a program
Analyze the use of Boolean, loops, and functions in a program
Show the use of various types of arrays and menu-driven programs
Point out the use of text processing, recursion, object-oriented programming, and GUIs
Design pseudocode, a flowchart, and a GUI for an app

Textbook: Starting Out with Programming Logic and Design

Microsoft® Access®

Microsoft® Access® is a database software used to manage and compare large amounts of data.

Objectives:

Explain the components of Microsoft® Access® 2019
Construct an inventory database using Microsoft® Access®

Programming in Java™

Java™ is a high-level programming language used to write programs that will run on any platform or operating system.

Objective:

Write, compile, and run Java code
Implement common coding algorithms in Java
Create applications with object-oriented design principles
Use Java I/O and multithreading in applications
Create Swing-based applications
Develop a multi-threaded, object-oriented game application with GUI

Textbook: Java: A Beginner’s Guide

Creating Web Pages

This course helps establish an advanced understanding of technologies used in building web pages.

Objectives:

Differentiate between HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
Explain how to add variables, arrays, functions, and objects using JavaScript
Describe how to add variables, arrays, functions, and objects using PHP
Explain how to work with cookies, user sessions, and web-based forms
Recognize basic SQL commands used in database design
Create and build simple web applications
Write scripts for online storefront

Textbook: Sams Teach Yourself PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript All in One

Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. Click here for contact information for state licensing/regulatory boards and certain industry licensing information.

Please review your state board requirements that are applicable to your field of study. State boards may impose a variety of different requirements.

Computer Specifications

As you know this is an online academic program. This means you will need access to high-speed internet to begin your program. In addition, you will need access to a Microsoft® Windows® based computer running Windows® 10 or later or an Apple® Mac® computer running macOS® or later, Microsoft® Office 2019 or Microsoft 365®, and an email account to complete this program.
We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.
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Online Computer Programming Languages Certificate Details

Program Goal and Outcomes

Additional Details

Penn Foster Career School Accreditation & Licensing Details

Sample Computer Programming Languages Lesson