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THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR

Coding forWeb Track

Whether you’re a computer science major or you’ve never even seen a line of code, get hands-on experience building your own websites and web games. 

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Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

An investment in you

Winter Session Dates

Transparent Costs

January 6 - April 29, 2025

3 or 6 credits*

of your Wayne State tuition

Course codes for the Global Career Accelerator

Business Elective: BA5800 (6 credits)

General Elective: GLS 5500 (6 credits)

Engineering Elective: BE2600 (3 credits)

+ $1,800 program fee

Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator

Get 5 certifications and verified skills for your resume

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. 

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

Intro to Web Development with HTML & CSS

Web Development with JavaScript & APIs

Learn HTML, CSS and Bootstrap frameworks.

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.

Receive an HTML and CSS certification for your resume and badge for LinkedIn.

Receive a JavaScript and Web Development certification for your resume and badge for LinkedIn.

Intercultural Competency Skills

Earn Badges Upon Completion

Intercultural Skills Badge
HTML & CSS Specialist Badge
Javascript Specialist Badge

Build your emotional intelligence skillset.

Develop listening skills that manage bias.

Receive an Intercultural Skills Badge for LinkedIn.

Brand Project Spotlight

You'll embark on an authentic Prototyping and Web Development project for Publicis Sapient:

  • Use and develop your web development skills to tackle genuine client challenges.
  • Apply your abilities in product management, conduct user research, and create enriching customer experiences.
  • Generate assets that explain what you're building and for whom.
  • Prototype a fully functional web app and write the required JavaScript code to make it operational.

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 CODING FOR WEB

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 Coding for Web Track

Winter registration is now open.

Earn credit while building in-demand skills, credentials, 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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