
IT-PHP Professional Web Developer Certificate
About
This certificate is designed to prepare information systems professionals to use the PHP programming language for web development. Classes include advanced web application features such as shopping carts, content management system using Drupal, web forums and connecting to web services. Three classes are used to teach students the necessary skills to make them successful in PHP Web Development.
Admissions
Certificate Eligibility
To earn a certificate, you need to apply for admission. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. No more than 50% of the certificate credits may be through advanced standing.
Online Certificate Application
Create an ApplyWeb account and follow the instructions to complete the Online Certificate Application. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by credit card, debit card or electronic check) with your application. Applicants may submit more than one certificate application per term using the Online Certificate Application; the same fees apply for each additional application.
Paper Certificate Application
You can request a paper application from the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by check or money order) with your application. Effective January 1, 2011, the non-refundable paper certificate application fee will be $20. Please note: using a paper application can delay the processing of your admission application additional two weeks.
Requirements for Certificate Application
The following are required to be eligible for the program:
- Associate Degree in programming (e.g. IT Programmer/Analyst) OR 2 years experience in a programming language (e.g. COBOL, Visual Basic, etc.)
- Experience using a relational database (e.g. Access, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
- Experience in basic web development using HTML.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Certificates are not eligible for financial aid.
Employment
- PHP Web Developer

