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Program Overview

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Microprocessor-based computing devices are now all around us. At the heart of these systems are embedded programs written in C, C++ or Java; 98 percent of all processors sold today are embedded. Manufacturers are looking for people who can bring new, yet-to-be-imagined ideas to market.

Programmers, engineers and scientists with proficiency in the C or C++ programming languages can develop the knowledge and skills necessary to program in the embedded and real-time systems environment through the Embedded and Real-Time Systems Programming Certificate Program. Participants learn how to design, develop, test/debug and document software for embedded devices.

Upon completion of the program, students have a firm understanding of the embedded systems (hardware/software) development life cycle.

How Online Learning Works

Classes in this certificate program are delivered online via the World Wide Web, which means you don't need to come to campus to earn your certificate: You can study from anywhere. To access your course materials, you'll simply log on to the Internet. You'll use e-mail and online discussion boards to communicate with your instructors and other students. Just like in a classroom course, in these "group-start" online courses, students begin each course at the same time and work through the coursework together. To participate, you'll need a computer with access to the Web (see technology requirements). After you are accepted and enrolled in a course, you will be mailed instructions on how to access your classes.

Qualities for Success in Online Learning

Prospective participants should consider their learning style, strengths and preferences if they intend to apply for the online learning option. Points to consider:

• If you are skilled at managing your time to achieve goals, are self-disciplined, and enjoy working on your own, you can do well in online learning.
• Courses rely on written instructions rather than in-person explanations from your instructor. You should be comfortable with learning through reading and communicating primarily in writing.
• An online disucssion forum for each lesson connects you to other students and to your instructor. You may be studying in your living room, but you are not alone when you take a online learning course.
• Online learning saves commuting time, but these courses require at least as much time as attending classes and completing assignments for campus courses.

Also Available in a Classroom Format

This program is also available in a classroom format.

Contact a Program Representative

If you have questions about this program, please call 206-685-8936 in the greater Seattle area, or 888-469-6499, or e-mail us.

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