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Information Technologies
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Software Development Certificate
MCTS, MCP, MCAD, MCSD, MCDBA
Program Curriculum

MTC’s Software Development Certificate is designed for students who need to bring their software skills up-to-date. This certificate program is useful for those who have already earned a degree as well as students who simply want to concentrate on software development skills. Classes include Visual Basic, .NET, C#, SQL, and more!

Degree: Associate of Applied Business
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Steve Duvall
Professor
Steve Duvall coordinates MTC’s Software Development Certificate program. Steve has worked as a software developer in both the private and public sectors. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Information Technology with a dual emphasis in Object-Oriented Technologies and Management of Technology from Regis University. In addition, Steve has earned Microsoft certifications in software development, networking, and database technologies. His current certifications include the MCP, MCAD, MCSA, MCTS, MCDBA, MCPD, MCSD, and MCSE.

Students who earn a Software Development Certificate will….
  • Create software applications using Visual Basic and C# that utilize standard Windows controls, database access, and structured error handling
  • Create ASP .NET Web applications that allow users to create, retrieve, update, and delete data stored in a database.
  • Design and implement a database (including triggers, stored procedures, and views) using Microsoft® SQL Server.
  • Review material related to Microsoft® MCTS certification exams

Career Outlook
The career outlook for Software Development is positive. The Ohio Department of Labor projects an increase of 10 – 20 percent for software development positions, and above a 50% increase for database administrators. National labor projections are also positive. The article America's Top 50 Jobs by Kate Lorenz from CareerPath.com includes several computer-related jobs that have high-wage, high-growth potential.

Sample Jobs Held by MTC Graduates
MTC software development graduates are working as Applications Developers, Assistant Administrators, Computer Programmers, Help Desk Specialists, Help Desk Supervisors, IT Support Technician, Software Developers, Systems Administrators, and Test Drivers
 Admission
  1. MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
  2. Final high school transcript [or GED results] and college transcripts [if applicable].
  3. Completion of the Basic Skills Assessment [COMPASS] is required. Any Foundation Courses suggested by COMPASS results are highly recommended.

Note:  Second-year Information Technologies courses are offered only in the evenings. See your academic advisor to confirm the schedule.

 

Marion Technical College
1467 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Marion, Ohio 43302
Phone:  740.389.4636
Fax:  740.389.6136



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