Open House: Computing and IT Certificate and Degree Programs

Explore over 50 computing and IT certificates, degrees and other tech-related programs. Learn about opportunities to gain the skills and experience you need to enhance your career.

We will also have two panel discussions that address technology trends and career opportunities. Learn about the jobs related to high-growth areas and what to consider for redirecting or advancing your career.

The open house and panel discussions are free. Please register above to attend one or both of the panel discussions. No registration is required to attend the open house.

Tech Trends Panels: Jobs, Skills and Education

New Directions in Data
data science, business intelligence and analytics

Moderator:
Buck Woody, senior technical professional, Windows Azure and Cloud Computing, Microsoft – advisory board member, Certificate in Data Science & instructor, Certificate in SQL Server Specialist

Panel:
Bill Howe, director of research, Data Management and Analytics, eScience Institute, University of Washington – advisory board member, Certificate in Data Science & instructor, Certificate in Cloud Computing

Carolyn Tweedy, experience architect, REI – alumna, Certificate in Business Intelligence: Techniques for Decision-Making

Francois Ajenstat, director of product management, Tableau Software – advisory board member, Certificate in Business Intelligence & Certificate in Mobile Business Strategy

Application Development
mobile, web and game development

Moderator:
Todd Bishop, co-founder of GeekWire

Panel:
Glenn Dierkes, software engineer, Amazon.com – alumnus, Certificate in Android Development, Certificate in iOS and Mac Application Development & Certificate in UNIX Linux Administration

James Donaldson, web developer, Starbucks – instructor, Certificate in Professional Open Source Web Development & alumnus, Certificate in Web Technology Solutions

Jon David, vice president of Social Games, PopCap Games – advisory board member, Certificate in Game Development for Mobile and the Web

Mike Maas, software engineer, Cisco Systems, Inc. – instructor, Certificate in Android Development & student, Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering

Location: UW Tower
Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Event Schedule

6:00-8:00 pm - Open house will be accessible throughout the evening for the opportunity to talk to program representatives, including instructors and some graduates.

6:00 -6:40 p.m. Tech Trend Panel: New Directions in Data

6:40 to 7:15 break

7:15-8 p.m. Tech Trend Panel: Application Development – Mobile,Web and Game Development

Participating Programs

Certificates and Short Courses:

Certificate in .NET Advanced Web Development

Certificate in .NET Development

Certificate in 3D Animation for Digital Media

Certificate in Android Application Development

Certificate in Business Intelligence: Building the Data Warehouse

Certificate in Business Intelligence: Techniques for Decision Making

Certificate in C++ Programming

Certificate in Cloud Computing

Certificate in Customer Relationship Management: Implementing CRM Solutions New!

Certificate in Data Science New!

Certificate in Database Management

Certificate in Digital Forensics

Certificate in Drupal Site Building New!

Certificate in eDiscovery

Certificate in E-Learning Design and Development

Certificate in Embedded and Real-Time Systems Programming

Certificate in Flash, Flex & Actionscript New!

Certificate in Game Design & Creation

Certificate in Game Development for Mobile and the Web New!

Certificate in Geographic Information Systems

Certificate in Global Technology and Communication Management

Certificate in Information Security and Risk Management

Certificate in iOS and Mac Application Development

Certificate in Java Programming

Certificate in Localization: Customizing Software for the World

Certificate in Mobile Business Strategy

Certificate in Natural Language Technology

Certificate in Network Engineering

Course: Networks & Networking Foundations

Certificate in Professional Open Source Web Development New!

Certificate in Project Management

Certificate in Python Programming

Certificate in Ruby Programming

Certificate in Social Media Technologies and Implementation

Certificate in Software Product Management

Certificate in Software Test Automation

Certificate in Software Testing

Certificate in Solutions Architecture New!

Certificate in SQL Server Specialist

Certificate in Statistical Analysis with R Programming New!

Certificate in UNIX Linux Administration

Certificate in User-Centered Design

Certificate in Web Design with Adobe Creative Suite

Certificate in Web Technology Solutions

Course: Foundations in Web Design & Development

Degrees:

Master of Communication in Digital Media

Master of Science in Computational Linguistics

Master of Science in Computing and Software Systems

Professional Master's Program in Geographic Information Systems

Master of Science in Human Centered Design & Engineering

Master of Science in Information Management

Master of Library and Information Science

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