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ANTHONY CAMERON, FTCC IT/Computer
Programming & Software Development Department
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EDUCATION
Certificates in computer programming, software development at FTCC
by ANTHONY CAMERON
Fayetteville Technical
Community College offers the
computer programming and
software development degree as
a concentration under the infor-
mation technology major. This
curriculum prepares individuals
for employment in computer pro-
gramming and related positions
through study and application in
computer concepts, logic, pro-
gramming procedures, languages,
generators, operating systems,
networking, data management
and business operations. Upon
completion of the program, students receive an asso-
ciate's degree in computer programming and soft-
ware development and will be well-equipped to enter
the growing field of software development.
Alumni of this program have gone on to work for
entities, including the city of Fayetteville, Cape Fear
Valley Hospital, Cumberland County Schools and
local defense contractors.
The computer programming and software develop-
ment department will offer two new certificate pro-
grams beginning in 2019. The first certificate program,
Data Analysis using SAS, will introduce students to
the concepts and practices necessary to analyze big
data sets and develop real-world applications.
The SAS Corporation is a world-leading business
analytics software company located in Cary, North
Carolina. SAS develops its
own proprietary software and
is consistently ranked as one
of the top employers among
technology and software
development companies.
The second certificate
program is Creating iOS
Application using Swift. Swift
is the primary mobile appli-
cation development language
of Apple, the developer of the
iPhone and iPad. Students
will learn concepts related to
mobile application develop-
ment needed to create basic applications for the
iPhone and the iPad.
Fayetteville Tech offers a broad range of programs
of study leading to the award of associate degrees,
certificates and diplomas. Many educational
choices are available in the field of computer and
information technology, where graduates can seek
employment as designers, developers, testers, sup-
port technicians, system administrators, and pro-
grammers. Specialty areas include business intel-
ligence, database services, healthcare informatics,
security and more.
Specific program areas to explore at FTCC include
CISCO networking academy, computer program-
ming and software development, cyber defense
education center, database management, digital
media technology, game and interactive program-
ming, network management, PC support and
services, systems security and analysis, and simula-
tion and game development. Within each of these
program areas are additional specialty programs
of study, which allow students broad choices for
expansion in becoming well-equipped for a great
career in the computer technology field.
For students interested in pursuing an exciting
career in a high-demand field, FTCC is a wise choice
for education in computer and information technol-
ogy. Spring semester begins Jan. 14, 2019.
Visit www.faytechcc.edu to apply now and begin
the enrollment process.
For more information about the program, visit
www.faytechcc.edu/academics/computer-infor-
mation-technology-programs/computer-program-
ming-development. Call 910-678-8571 or email
camerona@faytechcc.edu with questions about
pursuing computer programming and software
development education at FTCC.
With over 250 curriculum-level programs of study
to choose from leading to an associate's degree, cer-
tificate, or diploma — plus a wide range of continu-
ing education programs to choose from — FTCC is
the smart choice for education.
FTCC is offering two new certificate
programs in 2019.
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