The University of Delaware offers a comprehensive array of courses and seminars in computers and information technology...from novice-level training to advanced, highly technical topics. These educational programs provide practical, timely education geared to the needs of working adults. State of the art computer labs are located in downtown Wilmington and just off I-95 at the New Castle Corporate Commons. Online courses are available as well. For information, e-mail continuing-ed@udel.edu or visit us online.
The Computer Applications Certificate Program will help you develop an understanding of concepts, techniques, and systems related to computers and computer operations. The sequenced program of instruction provides both a general background and an opportunity for specialization.
After completing the general requirements, students declare a specific area of concentration from one of the four programmatic tracks:
Programming
Information Management in a Distributed Environment
This new certificate program provides you with the practical skills you need to effectively collect, sort, aggregate, and analyze large volumes of data using SAS, a powerful software package.
Here are just a few ways businesses utilize SAS to drive business decisions:
Marketing research
Data mining and data warehousing
Regression analysis
Customer relationship management
Process improvement
Research and development of new products and services
The certificate is designed for professionals working in financial services, pharmaceutical, chemical, service, manufacturing, health care, and research and development organizations.
Gain the basic knowledge needed to work on an e-commerce project or to manage a
business that is making an entry into the e-commerce arena. The E-Commerce Certificate
programs will help you:
Understand how to successfully run an e-commerce business or project
Develop a plan to implement e-commerce for an existing business
Gain an understanding of how changes in technology and regulations will impact
today's e-commerce solutions
Make better decisions when choosing a business model, selecting a technology
solution, or defining a plan to manage risk for ecommerce business solutions
Two concentrations enable you to choose the courses best suited to your
professional needs.
1. E-Commerce Business Analyst (available online!)
2. Project Manager
Are you interested in assuming a leadership position in the computing or IT (information technology) field? Are you in a computing or IT leadership position for which you need credentials? Or do you need to brush up on your leadership skills? The IT Leadership Certificate Program and courses are designed to assist the development of your managerial capabilities through a sequenced program of instruction. Throughout the program oral and written communication skills are emphasized.
The WebMaster Certificate Program provides in-depth knowledge of the Internet and World Wide Web. Students choose the Design and Development Concentration, which teaches them to create, develop, design, and maintain Web sites, or the Administration Concentration, in which they learn to establish, program, and administer a Web server.
Benefits of the WebMaster Certificate Program:
Increase your value to your organization
Obtain credentials for potential career-change opportunities
Enhance your resume and increase your marketability
Supplement and update your current computing knowledge and skills
Online courses allow students access to the classroom on 24/7 basis, regardless of their daily schedule. All of the online offerings are instructor-led courses.
(General Computing and Popular Software Applications)
Experienced and amateur users learn about fundamental concepts that form the basis of constantly changing computer technology. Individuals discover practical tools for computer applications in their areas of interest or specialization. These programs range from half-day seminars to five week short courses and are scheduled to accommodate the busiest of personal schedules. Class enrollments are limited to guarantee each participant exclusive use of a microcomputer. Registrations are accepted throughout the semester.
