Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Technology

The certificate in digital technology provides students, regardless of major, with general technical skills, knowledge, and abilities needed for job roles that require an understanding of data analysis and visualization and data security. Program learning objectives, designed by the Capital CoLAB (Collaborative of Leaders in Academic and Business), provide students with the skills and experience needed to support the workforce needs of the twenty-first century economy. In addition, the 14 industries involved in CoLAB provide students with opportunities for mentorships, paid internships in the summer, and insights into the job market.

The 15-credit certificate requires students to take entry-level courses in statistics, data manipulation, data visualization, ethics, and cybersecurity. Students who complete the certificate receive a digital badge that can be displayed on their resume; is shareable on social professional job sites such as LinkedIn; and will be noted on their transcript.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 15 credits, one taken from each of five areas.

All courses must be taken at GW. No substitutions are allowed. Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the approved courses to receive the certificate.