Illinois Tech
Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source Specialization
Illinois Tech

Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source Specialization

Learn Programming with Open Source Tools. Build a strong foundation in programming and open-source development using modern coding practices.

Raj Krishnan
Jeremy Hajek
James Papademas

Instructors: Raj Krishnan

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Beginner level

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4 months at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

  • Develop web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • Use open-source programming languages and frameworks.

  • Design and implement databases for web applications.

Overview

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Taught in English
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May 2025

97 practice exercises

Advance your subject-matter expertise

  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from Illinois Tech

Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • How to develop an end-to-end web application using database and deploy to cloud managing source control

Skills you'll gain

Server Side, Web Development, Application Development, Javascript, JavaScript Frameworks, Databases, Back-End Web Development, Application Deployment, Relational Databases, Network Protocols, Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Full-Stack Web Development, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Web Servers, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, and Database Design

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File Management, Program Development, Data Validation, Open Source Technology, Python Programming, Database Application, Web Development, Scripting Languages, Development Testing, Computer Programming, and User Interface (UI)

What you'll learn

  • OS troubleshooting - Path Permission and Dependencies

  • Bash Language Shell Scripting

Skills you'll gain

Linux, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, File Systems, Open Source Technology, Unix, Package and Software Management, Database Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, General Networking, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, and Operating System Administration

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Build toward a degree

This Specialization is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

 

Instructors

Raj Krishnan
Illinois Tech
1 Course2,268 learners
Jeremy Hajek
Illinois Tech
2 Courses1,306 learners

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