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THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR

Web Development for Everyone track

Whether you’re a coding pro or a total beginner, use AI to build professional-looking websites, games, and apps and gain hands-on, real world experience.

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Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

An investment in you

Summer Session Dates

Transparent Costs

Summer: May 2 to July 31

Fall: August 25 to December 16

3 or 6 credits*

of your Wayne State tuition

Course codes for the Global Career Accelerator

+ $1,800 program fee

Business Elective: BA5800 (6 credits)

General Elective: GLS 5500 (6 credits)

Engineering Elective: BE2600 (3 credits)

Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator

The program may be financial aid eligible. Applicants may be eligible for a scholarship toward the program fee. Program cost is billed to your student account. 

Get 4 certifications and verified skills for your resume

Unlock access to an exclusive career network

Build a portfolio of real-world experience with industry-leading companies

Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals

Web Development with JavaScript & APIs

Intro to Web Development with HTML & CSS

Build amazing websites in minutes with ChatGPT.

Accelerate your career with in-demand coding skills.

Create beautiful mobile and desktop experiences using UI/UX best practices.

Enhance your portfolio by building front end web apps using JavaScript.

Earn a Web Development Intel project certification for your resume and LinkedIn.

Receive an AI-Powered JavaScript certification for your resume and LinkedIn. 

Intercultural Competency Skills

Earn Certifications Upon Completion

Build your emotional intelligence skillset.

HTML & CSS Specialist Badge
HTML & CSS Specialist Badge
HTML & CSS Specialist Badge
HTML & CSS Specialist Badge

Develop listening skills that manage bias.

Receive an Intercultural Skills Badge for LinkedIn.

Brand Project Spotlight

Charity water ogo

You’ll embark on an authentic prototyping and game design project for global non-profit charity:water:

  • Use ChatGPT as your co-pilot and bring your ideas to life on the screen.
  • Apply your web development skills to create an engaging game experience
  • Generate assets that explain what you’re building and for whom.
  • Add a fully-functional web app to your portfolio
  • Demonstrate what you can do with AI

Business

Analyst

Project Manager

Digital Marketer

User Experience

Designer

Game
Developer

Product

Manager

Coding skills are for more than just computer science majors.

Work with professionals
committed 
to your success.

HEAD OF WEB DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Matthew Small

Google Engineer, software developer and educator with a treasure trove of knowledge, Matt believes that knowing how to code opens a ton of doors - and he’s here to hand you the keys. He’s all about creating technology that makes a huge difference on the lives of many!

You’ll be supported every step of the way.

Teaching Team

Your teaching team is here to support and mentor you through your experience. Attend Drop-In Hours with the team to ask questions and connect with them.

Community

Connect and network with your peers across other universities, ask questions and share some of your projects progress.

HelpHub

Our super-powered chatbot Bodhi has solved 80% of participants' questions in past terms—but get real human help when needed.

As I started taking The Global Career Accelerator, I definitely knew that this was a good choice and this was the right move. It didn't really feel like your every day type of class.

Parker C.

Technological Leadership Major
Alumnus of the Web Development for Everybody Track

2025 Summer and Fall
registration is now open.

Earn credit while building in-demand skills, certifications, and real-work experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wayne State Global Career Accelerator is offered in partnership with Podium Education, the leader in developing online experiences that empower universities to prepare students for high-growth careers in the digital economy.

The program is offered through Wayne State University.

Contact the Wayne State Global Career Accelerator Team at (313) 513-7671.

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