Why study programming and software development?
The IT Technical Support and Services program will prepare students for a career as a. Students can sit for their CompTIA A+, NET+, Security+ certifications. Part of our curriculum even includes repair class, which gives students an opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing laptops, mobile device and printers. These technical skills will prepare students for good paying entry level careers in Information Technology.
Forsyth Tech’s Davis iTEC Center is an award-winning Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, recognized by both the National Security Administration (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security.
Degrees & Certificates
IT – Programming and Software Development
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Time to Complete:
Two years
Schedule:
Day and evening classes
Forsyth Tech’s programming and software development program equips students with skills to create custom software applications. Learn multiple programming languages and gain industry certifications at our award-winning Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
IT – Programming and Software Development – Computer Programming
Certificate
Time to Complete:
1-2 semesters, part-time
Schedule:
Day and evening classes
Earning a certificate in Programming and Software Development – Computer Programming at Forsyth Tech equips students with the necessary skills to develop and maintain software applications using multiple programming languages. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level programming jobs and is designed to be completed over the course of 2 semesters.
IT – Programming and Software Development – Python Programming
Certificate
Time to Complete:
1-2 semesters, part-time
Schedule:
Day and evening classes
Studying Programming and Software Development with a focus on Python, prepares students for entry-level jobs that use that programming language. Earning this certificate equips students with the necessary skills to design and develop software applications using Python. This certificate program prepares students for entry-level programming jobs and is designed to be completed over the course of 2 semesters.
$54/hr
Average salary range
5.5 %
Job growth from 2018-2028
73
Job openings
Career Tracks
- Web Developer
- Software Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Automation Testing Engineer
Get the education you deserve without spending your days worrying about how to afford it. Our financial aid team can help you chart a path to paying for college, including through debt-free grants and scholarships.
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