Certificate of Achievement in Python Programming

The Python programming language is best known for applications in data analytics and big data processing. Python is also popular in many other software application fields, including graphics, database, network programming, game development, embedded systems, and web and internet development. Organizations running networks on private and public clouds count on Python as a general-purpose solution to fulfill the development requirement of applications. The flexible nature of the language is driving the demand for trained Python programmers.

The certificate of achievement prepares students for jobs that require professional-level Python programming skills. In addition, Python programming skills also provide a good building block as an introduction to programming languages such as JavaScript, Perl, Ruby, and other programming languages.

Career Opportunities
The computer science program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:

Computer Programmer
Computer Systems Analyst

To be admitted, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester. Official transcripts from high school are required from applicants who do not reach 18 years of age at the beginning of the term. Submission of high school and college transcript is highly recommended for all students for possible academic requirement completion. Diablo Valley College does not offer a high school completion program. California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins. Internet based TOEFL (IBT) 61 , Paper based TOEFL (PBT) 500, IELTS - Academic test 5.5