Curriculum

Computer Programming Certificate Curriculum

Penn Foster’s online Computer Programming Certificate can help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant to a career in the computer programming field. This includes simple and complex database solutions, programming in Java,™ and creating web pages.

Computer Programming Languages

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Computer Programming Certificate Curriculum

4 courses
40.5 continuing education units (CEUs)
19 submitted projects
2 exams

Estimated completion time:

Fast track = 9 months
Average time = 11 months

With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework.

In this course, you’ll develop the necessary skills to ensure your success in the program. You’ll learn how you can improve your study skills, so you’re able to use a number of tools that will help you to be successful.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Identify skills needed to be a confident and independent online learner
This course concentrates on the basic guidelines and best practices for developing good programming skills.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Learn the basics of computer programming and logic
- Understand the basic logic common to all programming languages
- Learn how to create your own programs
- Use Boolean expressions
- Create loops and arrays
- Design graphical user interfaces
Microsoft Access is a database software used to manage and compare large amounts of data.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Learn how to use Microsoft Access in your personal, educational, and professional lives
- Create Access databases, forms, and reports
- Sort and filter data with queries and analyze data
Java is a high-level programming language used to write programs that will run on any platform or operating system.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Learn to use Java to program applets
- Use Java to create animations and graphics for use on the internet
This course provides an introduction to Visual Basic.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Use Visual Basic to create computer programs
- Write programs to solve real-world problems
- Understand flowcharting
- Understand the stages in the development life cycle
- Create a Windows Forms application

Note: We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.