C# Programmer Certificate

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Sharpen your skills.

Develop programming skills to enhance, advance or start your career.

This program prepares students with programming skills that will, when combined with a degree, provide the background for entry-level software development positions or enhance an information technology professional’s versatility and career advancement potential.

C# bears syntactic similarities to C++ and Java while utilizing a drag-and-drop development environment more commonly found in Visual Basic. The result is a tool that allows for the rapid development of desktop, data-driven web applications using state-of-the-art object-oriented techniques. Within this certificate’s courses, you will learn the latest in software design and development methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with the latest versions of Visual C#.

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Program Your Future

Become the support necessary to ensure businesses continue to operate.

A C# Programmer certificate prepares you for entry-level roles in software and application development. You’ll build the skills to create, test and maintain applications used across industries, from business systems to web and desktop applications.

This certificate can help you get started in tech or strengthen your current skill set, and it also can build toward more advanced programming or IT pathways.

The C# Programmer Certificate Program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in one and a half years.

The C# Programmer Certificate can typically be completed in about one and a half years when attending full time. Your timeline may vary based on your schedule and course load.

Throughout the program, you’ll build practical coding skills using C# while developing applications and working with modern programming tools and environments.

This certificate can stand on its own to help you get started in software development or be combined with a degree to expand your career opportunities in programming and information technology.

Potential careers in C# Programming

Moraine Valley’s C# Programmer Certificate prepares you for entry-level roles developing and supporting applications used in business, web and desktop environments. You’ll build skills in writing, testing and debugging code while working with tools commonly used in modern software development.

Application Developer
.NET Developer (entry-level)
Software Support Specialist
Computer Programmer
Quality Assurance (QA) Tester
Mobile App Developer Junior Software Engineer
Web Developer

Employment Outlook

About 5,500 openings for computer programmers are projected each year, on average, over the decade.

Employment of computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 682,800 new jobs. Demand for these workers will stem from greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data and information security.

$47.44

Median Hourly Pay with Bachelor’s

$98,670

Median Annual Salary with Bachelor’s

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Faculty with real-world experience.

Your instructors don’t just teach the material, they’ve worked in the field. With experience in counseling, treatment programs and community outreach, they bring real examples and practical knowledge into every class. You’ll learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first role in the field.

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Program Details

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ProgramType of CredentialCurriculum CodeDepartment or Division
Certificate1466Computer Information & Office Technology

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