Growing Your Tech Skills

Atlanta has become one of the hottest emerging tech hubs in the U.S. The Technology Association of Georgia stated employers posted 14.7% more openings for technology professionals in Georgia in 2014 resulting in an average daily volume of 3,430 opportunities. The city has also been named the 6th fastest growing market for tech talent, according to a recent CBRE report titled Scoring Tech Talent. The report is highlighted by some exciting trends: 21% growth in tech talent since 2010, No. 10 on the overall tech talent list and Educational attainment rate of 46.8% — a figure measuring the amount of individuals at least 25 years old with a bachelor’s degree or higher. With Atlanta’s growing tech momentum, workers must learn specific skills to keep abreast. KSU's College of Continuing and Professional Education is responding to the growing demand with relevant technology program offerings designed to provide essential training to those in the field and those seeking employment.

Upcoming Tech Courses

AutoCAD Essentials Certificate (Oct 1)
AutoCAD is the most widely used computer-aided design software for producing architectural, engineering and construction drawings. In this class, students learn to navigate the AutoCAD workspace and use basic drawing, editing and viewing tools of the software. They will prepare layouts to plot and add text, hatching and dimensions and will also have the opportunity to complete a hands-on project that can be used as a foundation for their professional portfolio.

HTML & CSS Essentials (Oct 15)
Students will learn to craft user experiences that are easy on the eyes. They will learn how to structure webpage content using HTML (HyperText Markup Language) and how to style content using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). In this course, students learn the fundamentals of design and front-end development.

Android App Development Certificate (Oct 8)
This program will give students a solid foundation to design, create and deploy their own apps onto the Google Play Store. They will work with the instructor step-by-step to build an Android app and learn best practices of Android app development.

For more information, visit ccpe.kennesaw.edu or call 470-578-6765.