Top Certificate Programs in Technology Studies

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.

With hardware processing power increasing and software development techniques improving, the user interface is quickly becoming the key bottleneck in developing computer products that meet market needs.

When the human-computer interface does not reflect the needs of the intended users, products fail in the marketplace and enormous sums of money are spent on documentation, help lines, and training courses to overcome the difficulties of running programs. Much of this difficulty can be avoided with proper attention to both the physical and psychological constraints of the user.... [-]

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:

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.

The objective of this two-year program is to enable students to acquire training that concentrates on the microcomputer and the teaching of fundamental concepts and skills including Oracle; object-oriented languages such as Java, C++, and Visual Basic; and HTML coding.

With the Software Applications Specialist Attestation, you will:

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 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.

Successful graduates can find job opportunities in the following areas:

Now more than ever, innovation and big ideas are essential ingredients to a business’s ability to flourish. And, as any innovator knows, it’s not enough to simply have the idea – you have to know how to implement it. Using proven methods of innovation and design thinking as a framework, students in this unique program will learn new ways to generate ideas, gain deeper insights into their clients, manage creative teams, and drive growth in companies large and small.

Online courses, with expert mentors.

Our courses are totally online, but they are not like the online courses you have seen. You will not be watching boring videos and taking tests; You will learn by doing, with the help of expert mentors who are always available to provide meaningful advice and feedback on your work.

The Data Analytics / Big Data Certificate program is designed by universities: Carnegie Mellon, Northwsetern and Yale.

The program is designed for people who focus on making decisions based on data. The student will learn how to analyze structured and unstructured data, interpret those results to extract value, communicate them to decision makers and other non-technical audiences.... [-]

Once the purview of programmers and statisticians, machine learning has expanded across applications and disciplines into virtually every industry. And to keep pace with an increasingly data-driven marketplace, professionals of all stripes have set their sights on mastering its fundamentals.

UC Berkeley Extension’s Practical Machine Learning course offers a hands-on introduction to machine learning with R-programming that includes real-world datasets that let you solve problems in a variety of industries. Whether it’s business leaders aiming to improve their understanding of data science and machine learning to coordinate better with teams on tactical data-based initiatives, or aspiring data scientists seeking to master the practical aspects of problem framing and model deployment, the course addresses topics, tools, and techniques to help professionals from any background or industry enhance their machine learning skills.... [-]

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.... [-]

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

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 Johns Hopkins Certificate in Government Analytics curriculum provides students with foundational skills in statistical analysis and the opportunity to develop expertise in a specialty area, including advanced statistics, geospatial analysis, political behavior, and public policy analysis and public management.

No prior coursework in quantitative methods is necessary. The program welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds who are committed to acquiring expertise in the field of analytics.

Our students come from diverse academic and professional backgrounds, with upwards of 90 percent working full time—on Capitol Hill, for government agencies, and in the private and non-profit sector. The Certificate in Government Analytics enables many of our students to make a profound and exciting impact on their careers—and the political system.... [-]