IPD Certificate Programs
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We are offering our certificate programs via in-person and online modes (both synchronous and asynchronous). Please check the individual program pages for details on the instructional modes.
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The Institute for Professional Development (IPD) was formed by the
Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media of DePaul University in 1984 to assist both individuals and businesses in keeping pace with the rapid development of computer technologies. The Institute offers a variety of intensive certificate programs designed for IT and business professionals who wish to learn new technologies and upgrade their skills in a short amount of time. Most recently, the Institute introduced a
Career Change Program for individuals without significant computing knowledge, but who have a strong interest and aptitude in technology and wish to make a career transition.
Certificate programs are catalogued as courses of
DePaul University and are offered on the university's quarter schedule, with a new session beginning each fall, winter, spring, and summer. Individuals who enroll in the programs are matriculated as non-degree-seeking students of the university, and enjoy all rights, privileges and responsibilities afforded to such students.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
An 11-week program covering advanced data science techniques using Python and how to apply them in different domains
An 11-week program covering artificial intelligence for IT professionals and business leaders
An 11-week program covering data science and big data principles and techniques for IT professionals and business decision-makers
An 11-week program covering machine learning and deep learning for IT professionals
An 11-week program covering the principles, methods, and technologies of robotic process automation
Big Data Analytics
An 11-week program covering popular NoSQL databases and how they fit with big data
An 11-week program covering Apache Spark and how it fits with Big Data
A 6-week program covering advanced Microsoft Excel for statistical modeling and data analytics
An 11-week program covering advanced Microsoft Excel and Tableau for statistical modeling and data analytics
A 5-week program covering data analytics and visualization with Tableau
An 11-week program covering Python language fundamentals and how to use Python for data analysis
A 4-week program covering the fundamentals of data analytics using R
A 10-week program covering how to use R to apply fundamentals of statistical analysis and machine learning
Cloud Computing and DevOps
An 11-week high-level overview of the principles, methods, and technologies of cloud computing
An 11-week program covering DevOps and continuous delivery, for IT professionals and software developers
Cybersecurity
An 11-week program; participants devise an operational cybersecurity risk management strategy using the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for a cyber-physical system or a technology of their choice
An 8-week program covering the incident response life cycle, analysis methodology, and the handling of digital forensic evidence for cybersecurity personnel
Database Technologies
An 2-week program covering advanced Structured Query Language (SQL)
A 2-week program providing an in-depth introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)
An 11-week program covering analysis services, integration services, and reporting services using Microsoft SQL Server 2019
An 11-week program covering database administration using Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Mobile Application Development
Software Development and Software Testing
A 6-week program covering principles of object-oriented programming (basic to advanced) and design patterns in Python
A 10-week program covering software testing strategies and tools and techniques for software test automation
A 10-week program covering web development with Microsoft .NET technologies
An 8-week program focused on user-centered Web development