GC to offer continuing education classes in computer programming and coding

Goshen College will begin offering three courses designed to build a firm understanding of IOS application development, coding or programming.

The three courses include learning Apple’s Swift programming language, Microsoft Technology Associate and Unity Programmer Courseware. All three courses begin Jan. 28 and take three months to complete.

Application Development with Swift Level 1

When: Jan. 28 through April 28, 2020. Classes meet twice per week on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Goshen College campus
Cost: $650
Registration deadline: Jan. 26, 2020

Students will learn the basic concepts of Swift programming, Apple Software development and how to use Xcode, Simulator and Interface Builder. Students will also learn the tools of interface elements and design patterns used to build iOS applications. At the end of the course, students will be able to build a fully functional Apple app of their own design.

Microsoft Technology Associate

When: Jan. 28 through April 28, 2020. Classes meet twice per week on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. on the Goshen College campus
Cost: $650 (cost also includes a practice test and an exam with one retake)
Registration deadline: Jan. 26, 2020

Students will learn the fundamentals for Microsoft products including Databases (MSSQL Server), Development (Visual Studio) and IT Infrastructure (Windows, Windows Server). MTA exams and certification are offered as part of the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program.

Unity Certified User and Certification Exam

When: Jan. 28 through April 28, 2020. Classes meet online
Cost: $300 (cost includes one practice exam, and one exam with a retake)

This online Unity Programmer Courseware helps students prepare for the Unity Certified User: Programmer Certification. The course provides a structured, hands-on, self-study program for learning C# programing, Unity and game development. Students will build multiple working projects in both 2D and 3D from the ground up using assets provided in the Unity Asset Store.

Students will have the opportunity to meet with our game development faculty at their convenience up to four times, one hour each, to talk about projects and potential questions that the courseware may not address.

Regardless of career, learning to code is a valuable asset in today’s job market. Goshen College’s development and coding courses are dedicated to providing working adults with hands-on learning and experience with thinking through complex problems in a supportive environment.

Students can register for any of these classes online at goshen.edu/code.