Top Certificate Programs in Technology Studies

The Virtualization & Cloud Computing program targets professionals from all fields who want to update their skills to include rapidly developing technology.

This is a specially designed, hands-on training course. It explores installation, configuration, and management of VMware® vSphereTM, which consists of VMware ESXTM /ESXi and VMware vCenterTM Server. The course is based on ESX 5. The program is geared toward professionals from all fields who are generally familiar with IT environments and are interested in learning a rapidly developing technology.

American Heritage College awards a certificate of completion to students who successfully complete all the required courses for the program.... [-]

CompTIA™ Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+

Careers in Information Technology are steadily growing, and what better way to train for a new career than to prepare for three respected certifications in one convenient online program? This program will help you build the foundational knowledge needed for employment in cutting-edge IT roles.

Upon completion of the program, you will be given vouchers to take all three certifying exams.

The Certificate in Data Science is intended for students who possess a Bachelor of Science in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field, but who lack sufficient background in Data Science to be admitted to the Master of Science in Data Science.

The Certificate in Data Science requires five courses, including:

Highly successful businesses know that they can no longer rely solely on their product or service to grow; they must leverage their data to better understand their customers and learn from the collective experiences of their organizations to remain competitive.

UC Irvine’s 3-month post-graduate level Accelerated Certificate Program (ACP) in Data Science & Predictive Analytics for Business Professionals provides individuals the skills needed to effectively collect and manage Big Data and perform data-driven discovery and prediction, extracting value and competitive intelligence for their organizations.

This programme is designed to develop the students’ foundation skills in Numeracy, Technology and Literacy, thereby enhancing their performance for both academic and non-academic endeavours. It effectively prepares students for the intellectual demands and skills set required at degree level.

Combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in a classroom environment at Informatics Academy campus. Lessons are typically in blocks of 3-hour sessions.

Do you have experience or background in data analytics? Combine your existing knowledge with our online Data Analytics Graduate Certificate to strengthen your skill set and advance your career.

Throughout the course of study, develop the data analytics skills you need to compete in today’s insight-driven market:

The Johns Hopkins Online Certificate in Geographic Information Systems offers you a scientific foundation in spatial data modeling, analysis, and visualization. The program is geared to part-time professionals and focuses on geospatial data analysis and visualization in a Web-based environment. Available entirely online, it will provide you with a convenient, interactive platform to explore GIS and its role in the rapidly developing field of cloud computing.

The program takes a highly innovative and unique approach to GIS education, teaching you the latest trends in spatial data processing, analysis, and visualization using a multimedia delivery scheme. You’ll also gain invaluable experience in GIS Web-based application development in a cloud computing environment, furthering your understanding of software design, software lifecycle management, database security, and Web architecture.... [-]

Machine learning is having profound effects in many different industries, from financial services to retail to advertising. It is fast becoming a fundamental tool for making better decisions in business—decisions driven by data, not gut feelings or guesswork.

Today, every business has access to reams of data, whether it’s operational data, customer data, third party data, or supplier data. The question for decision makers becomes: How can I use this data to make informed predictions, take action, and evaluate the outcomes for future decision making?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is at the forefront of research and practice for this emerging field within data science. Professor Devavrat Shah, who leads the Department of Statistics and Data Science at MIT, takes learners on a deep dive into what’s possible with machine learning.... [-]

The Certificate of International Foundation Studies is a pre-degree access foundation year programme designed specifically for international students who do not have the necessary qualifications for registration directly onto a degree course.

Unlike many foundation year courses, successful completion of this programme will enable you to progress onto a wide range of the University's undergraduate degrees. You can study modules that meet the entry requirements for courses in health, nursing, computer science, media, social sciences, business, and law.

The programme enables you to communicate and study effectively at the undergraduate level. We will help you to develop:

The exam covers network technologies, installation and configuration, media and topologies, management, and security. Candidate job roles include network administrator, network technician, network installer, help desk technician and IT cable installer. Companies such as Dell, HP, Ricoh, Sharp and Xerox recommend or require CompTIA Network+ for their networking technicians. It is a technical prerequisite option for IT technicians seeking to join the Apple Consultants Network and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense. Network+ is the next logical step from A+ to build your skills in the arena of network infrastructure and support.... [-]

Strategically proposes and implements state-of-the-art information technologies identified for the redesign or improvement of a business.

Every organization regardless of its industry and offering is now an information company. From relationships with external partners and customers to internal operations, digital technologies have changed how information is transmitted and processed. Consequently, every job function within every firm and industry is vulnerable to some manner of digital disruption.

Data and technology are at the core of digital transformation, but these factors alone are not sufficient to make the leap towards staying relevant. It’s also about people and their capabilities. There’s no question that competing in a digitally-centric world requires different skill sets. As a leader, you need to find the right balance of skills to maintain your core business operations while also innovating for the future. This includes future-proofing your own skills as a leader in the digital age.... [-]

With Canary Wharf and Tech City in east London, studying with us means you are in prime position to make the most of opportunities right on your doorstep.

Our HNC Computing programme is designed to help you develop both the technical and ‘softer’ skills that are increasingly sought by employers. The course covers digital hardware design, network engineering, coding, web development, robotics, business analysis, and database administration, as well as numerous other sought-after skills.

On completion of the HNC, you could progress to the HND, which is also offered at Barking & Dagenham College.

You will learn the major specialisms in computing.... [-]

The Software Applications Specialist Certificate is designed to expose students to Microsoft software.

These courses are business electives and may apply to diplomas or degrees. Many of these courses are offered on an arranged basis or online.

Upon successful completion of the Software Applications Specialist curriculum (at least 15 semester hours) with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or higher, the student is awarded a Certificate.

Tuition is based on the number of credit hours and legal residence and is subject to change or modification.

Successful graduates can find job opportunities in the following areas: