Editing Pierpont to UMPI Degree Plan (section)

==== Information Systems ====

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! style="width:30%" | Recommended Course to Take !! style="width:10%" | Credits !! style="width:60%" | Touchstones (Assignments), if [[Sophia.org]]/Notes & important info
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| Google Data Analytics Certificate - [[Coursera]] || 12 || Multiple labs & quizzes. Counts for BUS-245 + COS electives at UMPI.
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| Google IT Professional Certificate - [[Coursera]] || 12 || Multiple labs & quizzes; a diligent student can complete this in a month or less. 
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| Google UX Design Certificate - [[Coursera]] || 10 || Multiple labs & quizzes.
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| IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate - [[Coursera]] || 10 || Multiple labs & quizzes.
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| Introduction to Programming with Python || 3 || 1 - Python is an easier programming language, so this shouldn't be a very difficult course even for students who haven't previously done any programming. 
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| Introduction to Relational Databases || 3 || 0+ - Course is quite lengthy, involved and not recommended for UMPI students unless the extra 3 credits are really needed. 
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| Introduction to Web Development || 3 || 0 - Course can be completed in a matter of hours. CS elective at UMPI.

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It is known that Pierpont gives the full 12 credits for the Google IT Professional Certificate, but it is currently unknown how UMPI brings this course in. It may only be worth 3 credits at UMPI (the same as at [[Thomas Edison State University|TESU]]) and it will almost certainly only fill general electives. Students should plan accordingly. This is still a quick, easy, and free (through [[Coursera|The American Dream Academy]]) way to get an Area of Emphasis at Pierpont.