Help choosing a web/software programming certificate from the following university (URL in post)


I would like to learn basic web and/or software programming, and I've found that my local university, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) offers undergraduate certificates in software engineering, web and information technology.  The PDF listing these certificates is online at http://www.umuc.edu/certificates



I'd like to ask any programmers if they could recommend to me which of these certificates would be most practical for me, because I am very tech-savvy and an advanced computer user, but programming and web programming are all new to me. 



I'm a quick study, but I'd like to begin with the certificate that would give me real-world use soon after achieving it and get me on my way to having the basics to build on for later self-study on my own.



I am currently working to finish a degree in Communications, and I'm not interested in most degree programs, which would seem to only set me up to be a Microsoft IT professional.  I think the certificate would be the best route for me to get the quick and fast knowledge I crave, but I want to choose the right one.



My goal is to learn to build software or web applications one day, possibly in my own business, but I have to know which programming language to begin with.


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hi,

a note: i haven't taken any courses in that particular university.

it really depends on what do you like to do most, but i would suggest these courses:

object-oriented design and programming - doesn't matter what you will do (software or web development) - this step is highly recommended.

database design and implementation - if you will need to store and manage information, you will need to know databases well.

computer graphics and design - this is optional, but really helps :)

 best regards and good luck
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A good place to go for tech certification is this company called Cisco, lots of information about different certificates etc. They have lots of seminars and online tutorials you might even want to take some off the site to see what kind of certificates you would be most interested in. Here's a link:

 http://www.cisco.com/go/learnnetspace?utm_source=blog+commenting&utm_medium=media&utm_content=Google&utm_campaign=Domestic

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