Cloud Application Development Certificate

Grand View’s fully online Cloud Application Development Certificate prepares students to enter the workforce in cloud computing programming roles while working on their undergraduate studies.

This program is offered in conjunction with a consortium where Google contributed to the program design and experts in the field continually refine curriculum. Students will learn traditional as well as cloud-based programming, including front-end and back-end design.

Why Grand View?

Courses are updated every year to keep up with technology and workplace changes.
You will learn with other students from across the country, creating diversity in thought and discussion.
You will have access to expert faculty eager to help you succeed.
You will create a portfolio of learning to showcase your skills for future employers.
Curriculum is aligned with CompTIA certifications, providing student opportunities to validate their learning via industry verified certifications.

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Programs, Certificates

Program Type:

Certificate

Format:

Full Time, In-Person, Online

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Did You Know?

Forbes reports a projection that the growth rate for IT jobs will exceed rate for all other fields by a factor of two. In addition, Forbes cites a World Economic Forum Future of Jobs report that projects four million more “digitally enabled roles” in coming years and echoes other projections that most of the fastest growing roles are in IT. Forbes’ reporting also emphasizes the need for lifelong learning and adaptability among IT professionals as well as trends for employers to look beyond technical skills and assess soft skills.

Degree Combinations

Program Details

A certificate program provides an opportunity for students with no previous college experience, for students who already hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and/or for learners who are working on an associate or baccalaureate degree to undertake a highly focused program of study intended to meet specific licensing/endorsement requirements or to develop specific skills, understandings, and attitudes that have direct application in the workplace. Students enrolled in these programs are required to take no fewer than 6 semester credits at Grand View University. Students may earn a certificate in another field/area of study other than their major or minor.

Course Requirements (21 credits)

INTC-221	Google Cloud Computing Foundations	3 credits
INTC 120 or BSAD/CPSC 241	Programming for Everyone I or Computer Science I	3 credits or 3 credits
INTC 130 or CPSC 242	Programming for Everyone II or Computer Science II	3 credits or 3 credits
INTC 340 or CPSC 330	Data Structures or Data Structures and Algorithms	3 credits or 3 credits
INTC 320	Application Development I - Exploring Web Applications	3 credits
INTC 330	Application Development II - Building Web Applications	3 credits
INTC 421	Cloud Applications Practicum	3 credits

These courses will be counted in computing the 2.20 GPA for the major.

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Faculty

Dr. Patty Williams

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs