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Online Certificate in Fundamentals of Computing

VCU College of Engineering

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10th
Spring
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Pack your resume with technical skills.

Dive into VCU’s online Certificate in Fundamentals of Computing to bolster your resume with a deep understanding of computing. Learn about data analysis, visualization, and security in this program.

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The Certificate in Fundamentals of Computing will prepare non-computer science students for employment that requires a solid understanding of computing, including data analysis, data visualization and data security. The certificate program is offered online. This baccalaureate certificate runs concurrently with a student’s major and is not a stand-alone program.

The VCU Bulletin is the official source for academic course and program information.

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Career outcomes

$112,590
Average annual salary
20,800
Annual job openings
36%
Projected job growth

Based on “Data Scientist” from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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