Code Your Way to Success with the Accelerated IT Academy
The Accelerated IT Academy—Programming and Coding certificate of specialization (CS) prepares you for success in software programming. With hands-on training in C#, Java, database management, critical thinking and debugging, you'll build a professional portfolio to showcase your skills and launch your career in tech.
What is the Accelerated IT Academy at St. Louis Community College?
This intensive program provides practical experience and simulates real-world scenarios using popular programming languages such as C# and Java, as well as database management. Throughout the program, students build a comprehensive portfolio that showcases their mastery of these skills, which is essential for potential employers.
Upon completion of the program, students are expected to:
- Create secure software: Design programs that follow safe coding practices to protect software.
- Write professional code: Produce high-quality code that meets industry standards.
- Build and manage databases: Create and handle database systems according to current industry rules, showing they can work with complex data.
- Use critical thinking: Apply problem-solving skills in both programming and database management to improve performance.
What Can You Do with an Accelerated IT Academy Certificate?
Upon graduation, you'll be equipped to pursue entry-level opportunities as a junior software developer or support specialist in the software development and IT industries.
You can further enhance your skills by transferring credit from the five courses in this certificate to the software developer associate in applied science program, allowing you to build on your knowledge and expand your career opportunities in the field.
CS in Accelerated IT Academy
- Locations: Florissant Valley
- Hours to complete: 18
- Program contact name: Phyllis Davis
- Program contact email: pdavis@stlcc.edu
Tuition for district residents is $122 per credit hour for in-district students. Find out more about our straightforward and low-cost tuition structure.
Related Programs
At STLCC, you can combine this degree with a number of certificates to enhance your career opportunities, including:
Why Choose STLCC’s Accelerated IT Academy Program
Schedules Built for Your Busy Life
Fitting a quality education into your busy life is easy with the flexibility STLCC offers, including day and evening classes, in-person and live virtual lectures, as well as online and hybrid options.
Graduate with Little or No Debt
We believe cost should never be a barrier to achieving your potential. Save over $4,700 per year with tuition that's one-third lower than other local institutions
Build Skills you Need with Stackable Credentials
Stackable credentials help students level up career opportunities without investing a large amount of time and resources. Students can stack a series of traditional and nontraditional credentials including degrees, certificates, apprenticeships and more.
Get Hands-On Training with Tech Academy
Tech Academy jump-starts tech careers in cybersecurity, software development and network engineering through support of advisors and mentoring from faculty coaches. Free laptop with software, free industry certification exam, paid internship and more.
Come as you are. See what you become.