IT-LAMP Open Source Development Certificate

IT-LAMP Open Source Development

Program Number: 90-152-3

• Certificate
• Information Technology Program Cluster
• Center for Agriscience and Technologies
• Program offered at the following campuses:
  • Truax, Madison
• For information call: (608) 246-6800 or 1-800-322-6282 ext 6800

About the Program

The LAMP Open Source Development certificate provides comprehensive instruction for programming students and professionals who want to expand their skills in open source development. Students learn to develop web applications using open source development tools including the PHP and Ruby programming languages, Rails web development framework, MySQL database management system, Apache Web server, and Linux operating system.

This certificate provides hands-on training in designing, planning and implementing web applications.

Admissions Requirements for All Applications Submitted for the Current Academic Year

Students must have a minimum of three years of related work experience or be second-year students in an Information Technology programming degree or permission of the instructor to enroll for this certificate. The student is expected to have exposure to a relational database management system (RDBMS) (e.g., Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, DB2 or an equivalent). The course 10-152-124 Microsoft Access Development may be taken if a student does not have work experience with an RDBMS. The student is also expected to have exposure to a programming language (e.g., COBOL, Visual Basic, C++, Java, etc.) either through professional experience or IT department coursework.

Apply directly to the Center. The completed application form should include verification of years of employment, if necessary. No application fee is required for this certificate.

Career Potential

• LAMP Web Developer
• Web Application Developer