Programs
This catalog provides you with a comprehensive listing of tech programs provided by Illinois’ academic institutions within our tech paths. Use the filter to adjust the listing accordingly and view the program details for more information.
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If you live in Illinois and are a displaced worker, click the "Get started" button and it will take you to Illinois workNet where you will need to create an account. You will then receive an invitation email from Coursera to access the site. Once on the Coursera site, scroll to TechReady Programs or simply search for "Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals Specialization."
If you are not a displaced worker, you can access the program directly on Coursera.
Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals Specialization
Topics covered by this specialization include basic object-oriented programming, the analysis of asymptotic algorithmic run times, and the implementation of basic data structures including arrays, hash tables, linked lists, trees, heaps and graphs, as well as algorithms for traversals, rebalancing and shortest paths. This course is offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (via Coursera).
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Cost information
Now FREE for any displaced Illinois worker through Illinois workNet Center's portal, for a limited time. Others may access courses through coursera.org.
Original price was $237 for certificate ($399 for full-year access).
Level
IntermediateTrack
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Program duration
3 months
Hours per week
12 hours per week
Available date
Start Anytime
Key skills
Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, Arrays, Lists, Trees, Graphs, Algorithms, Run-Time Analysis
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If you live in Illinois and are a displaced worker, click the "Get started" button and it will take you to Illinois workNet where you will need to create an account. You will then receive an invitation email from Coursera to access the site. Once on the Coursera site, scroll to TechReady Programs or simply search for "Accelerated Computer Science Fundamentals Specialization."
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Register by September 21st through City Colleges of Chicago's website
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DiS Boot Camp
City Colleges of Chicago offers an Apple DiS/Swift coding class to qualified applicants. Classes are based at Harold Washington College in the Loop, and Kennedy-King College in Englewood, providing both expert instruction and the equipment necessary for students to learn how to create apps for iPhone® and iPad®. The course uses the Develop in Swift Explorations curriculum designed by Apple. Once you’ve successfully completed this course, you may go on to take the next two levels in Apple’s coding curriculum pathway.
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Cost information
$600 (payment plans are available)
Level
FoundationalTrack
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Program duration
Eleven weeks
Hours per week
9 hours per week
Available date
September 22nd
Key skills
- Key computing concepts
- The impact of computing and apps on society, the economy, and cultures
- The app design process
Program prerequisites
Open enrollment
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Register by September 21st through City Colleges of Chicago's website
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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Software Development
The Certificate in Advanced Software Development program is designed for students seeking to enhance their skills as a software developer. The certificate requires completion of three graduate courses in topics such as software development, application development, software testing and maintenance, project management, and others. Students may apply credits earned in the certificate program toward a graduate degree.
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Cost information
Discounted to $1200 per course from $4725 per course for TechReady Illinois
Level
AdvancedTrack
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Program duration
32 weeks
Hours per week
15
Available date
January 11 - if interested in an earlier start date, email [email protected]
Program prerequisites
Admission to a graduate certificate program is limited to those who qualify as non-degree graduate students who hold a bachelor's degree with a grade-point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or higher. The bachelor’s degree should be in information technology, computer science, or a related field, including having taken courses equivalent to those listed in the pre-requisites section.
A GRE score is not required.
Program courses
Requires completion of three of six courses
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Graduate Certificate in Distributed and Cloud Computing
The Certificate in Distributed and Cloud Computing is intended for students who are interested in learning about distributed systems and how they are applied to real world problems, as well as how emerging cloud computing technologies can be used to implement some of the world’s most popular services and applications.
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Discounted to $1200 per course from $4725 per course for TechReady Illinois
Level
IntermediateTrack
Cloud computing
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Program duration
32 weeks
Hours per week
15 hours per week
Available date
January 11 - if interested in an earlier start date, email [email protected]
Program prerequisites
Admission to a graduate certificate program is limited to those who qualify as non-degree graduate students who hold a bachelor's degree with a grade-point average of 2.5/4.0 or higher.
Prerequisite courses are listed where they apply.
A GRE score is not required.
Program courses
Students must complete three of five courses to receive the certificate
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Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering
The Certificate in Software Engineering is intended for students who want to increase their knowledge and skills in software design, development, and maintenance.
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Cost information
Discounted to $1200 per course from $4725 per course for TechReady Illinois
Level
AdvancedTrack
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Program duration
32 weeks
Hours per week
15
Available date
January 11 - if interested in an earlier start date, email [email protected]
Program prerequisites
Admission to a graduate certificate program is limited to those who qualify as non-degree graduate students who hold a bachelor's degree with a grade-point average of 2.5/4.0 or higher.
A GRE score is not required.
Program courses
This requires the completion of three courses:
- CS 487 Software Engineering I
- CS 521 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
- CS 587 Software Engineering Management
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Illinois Computing Accelerator for Non-Specialists (iCAN)
iCAN (Illinois Computing Accelerator for Non-Specialists) is a one year broadening participation program designed for college graduates without a background in computer science. Hands-on course work in computing fundamentals, individualized attention from world-class faculty, and academic and career mentoring empower iCAN students to make ground-breaking research contributions and technological innovations. Successful completion of the iCAN program results in a student receiving a Computing Fundamentals Certificate.
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Cost information
$22,930 for Illinois Residents. A substantial number of tuition scholarships are available.
Level
FoundationalTrack
Data & analytics
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Program duration
1 year (fall, spring, and summer semesters)
Hours per week
25 hours
Available date
Classes begin in Fall 2021
Key skills
- Python
- Java
- Principles of Programming
- Problem Solving Skills
- Algorithmic Thinking
- Data Structures
- Software Engineering
- Computational Models
Program prerequisites
Participants must have a bachelor’s degree in a major other than computer science, an overall GPA of 3.0 or above, and taken high school algebra.
Program courses
Semester 1 (7 credits)
- Fundamentals of Computer Science I (3 credits)
- Fundamentals of Algorithms (3 credits)
- Excursions in Computing I (1 credit)
Semester 2 (7 credits)
- Fundamentals of Computer Science II (3 credits)
- Fundamentals of Algorithms and Computational Models (3 credits)
- Excursions in Computing II (1 credit)
Semester 3 (6 credits)
- Computing Fundamentals Capstone (3 credits)
- 400-level course from the traditional CS curriculum (3 credits)
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Introduction to Python 3 Programming
This course will show you how to create basic programming structures including decisions and loops. Then you will move on to more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming with classes and exceptions. In addition, you will explore unique Python data structures such as tuples and dictionaries. You will even learn how to create Python programs with graphic elements that range from simple circles and squares to graphical user interface (GUI) objects like buttons and labels.
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$115
Level
FoundationalTrack
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Program duration
6 weeks
Hours per week
4
Available date
Instructor-Led: September 16, October 14, November 11, December 9
Self-Paced: Start AnytimeKey skills
Python
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Complete the online application process with virtual interviews. View a video about the program here.
* Minimum age 18 or older
* GED recipient or High School graduate, No Bachelor degrees accepted
* Available to attend internship 8AM–8PM, Monday–Friday for 16 weeks
* Minimum of 6 months previous full-time work experience
* Agree to a strict "On Time, No Absence" policyCareer Advancement Experience provided by i.c.stars
IT and Business Leadership Bootcamp
i.c.stars provides a paid ($200/week) 16-week project-based internship at our learning studio (currently virtual) to help underserved young adults jump start their careers in technology. This includes daily relationship-building and mentorship from industry practitioners. Graduates of i.c.stars see a 300% earnings increase and are working in roles such as QA Analyst at US Foods, Information Security Apprentice at Accenture, Associate Software Engineering at Discover, among others. Badging and industry certifications depend on the client project, and have included UiPath (robotic process automation platform), Enterprise Security Fundamentals, Querying data with Transact-SQL. Support continues for 20-months, combining professional development, mentoring and continuing access to wrap around support. In addition, students can achieve 24 prior learning credit hours with a higher education institution.
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Cost information
Free (Participants receive a weekly stipend)
Level
FoundationalTrack
Cybersecurity
Data & analytics
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Program duration
16 weeks
Hours per week
60 hours per week
Available date
Beginning soon
Key skills
Core technical skills: training in Javascript, HTML, CSS, C#, and SQL. Additional skills, depending on the cohort: Cyber Security, Robotic Process Automation and COBOL.
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Complete the online application process with virtual interviews. View a video about the program here.
* Minimum age 18 or older
* GED recipient or High School graduate, No Bachelor degrees accepted
* Available to attend internship 8AM–8PM, Monday–Friday for 16 weeks
* Minimum of 6 months previous full-time work experience
* Agree to a strict "On Time, No Absence" policyCareer Advancement Experience provided by i.c.stars
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Two-hour online assessment with Catalyte
Career Advancement Experience provided by Catalyte
Software Developer Apprenticeship
Catalyte believes exceptional technology talent can come from unexpected places. The company delivers sustainable and diverse tech talent that powers transformational software engineering ‒ when, where and how it’s needed. With our proprietary Odyssey workforce development platform we find, develop and support a new talent pool of great software engineers. With development centers in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Phoenix-Scottsdale, and Portland, Ore., Catalyte creates local, cost-effective, predictable, diverse and sustainable technology workforces to help companies meet their technology objectives today and into the future.
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FREE
Level
FoundationalTrack
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Program duration
26 weeks
Hours per week
40
Available date
Rolling, every 5 weeks
Key skills
React (JS), Spring (Java), PostgreSQL, Docker, Git
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