Up & Coming Weekly

November 27, 2018

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NOVEMBER 28-DECEMBER 4, 2018 UCW 19 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM ANTHONY CAMERON, FTCC IT/Computer Programming & Software Development Department Chair. COMMENTS? Editor@upandcomingweekly. com. 910-484-6200. 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. Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash. Whether your wish list is for a worry- free retirement or for the care and comfort of professional caregivers... The Crossings at Hope Mills can make your wishes come true. • No Buy In Fee • Spacious Apartments • Personalized Care Plans • Restaurant Style Dining • Housekeeping • Transportation A S S I S T E D L I V I N G | S E C U R E D A S S I S T E D L I V I N G 7051 Rockfish Rd | Fayetteville, NC | 910.635.0555 | TheCrossingsAtHopeMills.com PEACE OF MIND OUR GIFT TO YOU THIS HOLIDAY SEASON...

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