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CPG Policy Guide

FIRST YEAR BENCHMARKS

All first-year students attending Mercer County Career Center will be evaluated using Benchmarks. Benchmarks are an indicator of future success in the field and for further training. 

PAY POTENTIAL

Median wages (2019) $51.69/ hourly, $107,510

Annual Projected Growth (2016-2026) Faster than average (10% to 14%) 

CAREER OPTIONS

Application Developers, Software Developers, Computer Programmers, Website and Game Developers.  

PAY POTENTIAL

Median wages (2019) $51.69/ hourly, $107,510

Annual Projected Growth (2016-2026) Faster than average (10% to 14%) 

Computer Programming Student

The Computer Programming course focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.

Courses of Study

  • Software Development Process

  • Data Types and Expressions

  • Designing Functions

  • Graphics and Image Processing

Industry Certifications

  • W3 Schools - Certified Python Developer

  • W3 Schools - Certified HTML Developer

Class Requirements

  • Students are responsible for:

  • Reading Proficiency

  • Math Proficiency

  • Writing Proficiency

  • Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Skills

  • Ability to work independently and in a team

  • Creative problem solving