Windows Development
The Windows Development Certificate is a challenging program that prepares students to write computer software to solve business problems within the Microsoft .NET development environment. This program is designed to prepare students to be productive in this highly competitive field in the least possible time and is particularly suited to students who have prior programming experience or who are currently employed in this field but need to modernize their skills. The primary programming language in this emphasis is Visual Basic 2005, the most widely-used language in the world. Students will learn to create both MS Windows applications as well as professional web browser applications that access and process data from MS SQL Server and other database systems. The demand and salaries for .NET programmers are high due to the pressing need for industry to streamline business processes and take advantage of the operational efficiencies available with modern information technology. The Certificate can be applied toward the AAS in Information Technology - Applied Programming Emphasis or to satisfy one the the technical disciplines required for the AAS in General Technology.