Career Pathways
Direct routes to a tech career. No degree required to start, and credits you earn here count toward one if you decide to pursue that later.
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Formats
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Programs
Professional Certificate - Full-Time
The full-time Professional Certificate programs are designed for learners ready to move into a new field fast. These intense programs take you from beginner to job-ready professional in just a few months.
Each full-time program is a 4-month program, structured into 4 learning phases:
Essentials
Develop the essential skills
Learn the core skills, workflows, and tools in your field of study and directly apply what you are learning to real-world problems.
3 weeks of immersive learning
Phase 01
Foundations I
Build the foundation and apply your skills in a project-based experience
Build your foundational knowledge through hands-on projects that mirror professional work. Strengthen your understanding as you begin building a portfolio of real deliverables.
3 weeks of immersive learning
Phase 02
Foundations II
Enhance your knowledge with deep dives into specific skills and tools
Expand your expertise through advanced, project-based learning focused on specialized tools and techniques. Deepen your ability to solve complex problems with professional-level precision.
4 weeks of immersive learning
Phase 03
Capstone
Show the world what you've learned
Finish strong. Build a comprehensive final project that demonstrates your readiness for professional work.
5 weeks of focused portfolio building
Phase 04
Professional Certificate - Part-Time
The part-time Professional Certificate programs are built for learners pursuing a career change while employed. They cover the same curriculum as the accelerators, but are delivered in a part-time format for greater flexibility.
Each part-time program is 14 months long and structured into 4 learning phases:
Essentials
Develop the essential skills
Learn the core skills, workflows, and tools in your field of study and directly apply what you are learning to real-world problems.
3 months of flexible learning
Phase 01
Foundations I
Build the foundation and apply your skills in a project-based experience
Build your foundational knowledge through hands-on projects that mirror professional work. Strengthen your understanding as you begin building a portfolio of real deliverables.
3 months of flexible learning
Phase 02
Foundations II
Enhance your knowledge with deep dives into specific skills and tools
Expand your expertise through advanced, project-based learning focused on specialized tools and techniques. Deepen your ability to solve complex problems with professional-level precision.
4 months of flexible learning
Phase 03
Capstone
Show the world what you've learned
Finish strong. Build a comprehensive final project that demonstrates your readiness for professional work.
4 months of focused portfolio building
Phase 04
Explore Our Areas of Study
Our certificate programs blend academics with real-world work, so every project, class, and collaboration moves you closer to the career you want and the experience employers need.
Artificial Intelligence
Deep dive into machine learning, neural networks, and AI application development
Cybersecurity
Focus on security protocols, threat analysis, and defensive programming practices
Data Science
Master data analysis, visualization, and statistical modeling to uncover insights and drive decision-making
Software Engineering
Develop robust, scalable software systems using modern engineering principles and best practices
Work-Integrated Immersives
Work-integrated Immersives begin with full-time immersive learning, followed by a paid apprenticeship that funds your continued professional development while gaining real-world experience in your field.
Each immersive is 18 months, including 2 programs and 8 learning phases.
-An accelerated 14-month version, beginning in phase 5, is also available for students entering with either a computer science degree or equivalent experience.
Essentials
Develop the essential skills
Learn the core skills, workflows, and tools in your field of study and directly apply what you are learning to real-world problems.
3 weeks of immersive learning
Phase 01
Foundations I
Build the foundation and apply your skills in a project-based experience
Build your foundational knowledge through hands-on projects that mirror professional work. Strengthen your understanding as you begin building a portfolio of real deliverables.
3 weeks of immersive learning
Phase 02
Foundations II
Enhance your knowledge with deep dives into specific skills and tools
Expand your expertise through advanced, project-based learning focused on specialized tools and techniques. Deepen your ability to solve complex problems with professional-level precision.
4 weeks of immersive learning
Phase 03
Capstone
Show the world what you've learned
Finish program 1 strong. Build a comprehensive final project that demonstrates your readiness for your apprenticeship.
5 weeks of focused portfolio building
Phase 04
Advanced Essentials
Develop the essential skills
Begin your apprenticeship and learn the core skills, workflows, and tools in your second field of study. Directly apply what you are learning to real-world problems.
3 months of flexible learning
Phase 05
Advanced Foundations I
Build the foundation and apply your skills in a project-based experience
Build your foundational knowledge through hands-on projects that mirror professional work. Strengthen your understanding as you begin building a portfolio of real deliverables.
3 months of flexible learning
Phase 06
Advanced Foundations II
Enhance your knowledge with deep dives into specific skills and tools
Expand your expertise through advanced, project-based learning focused on specialized tools and techniques. Deepen your ability to solve complex problems with professional-level precision.
4 months of flexible learning
Phase 07
Pathway Capstone
Show the world what you've learned
Finish the pathway strong. Build a comprehensive final project that demonstrates your readiness for professional work.
4 months of focused portfolio building
Phase 08
Explore Our Immersives
Our immersive programs combine two fields of study with real-world experience, so every project, class, and collaboration moves you closer to the advanced career you want and the hands-on expertise employers value.
AI Engineer
Learn to design, build, and deploy intelligent systems that adapt, automate, and solve real-world problems.
Cybersecurity Engineer
Develop secure systems, analyze threats, and implement strategies that protect networks and data from evolving digital risks.
Data Engineer
Build the infrastructure that powers intelligent systems at scale. Learn to design pipelines, manage large datasets, and enable data-driven insights across organizations.
Learning at Clarke
Our philosophy centers on the importance of hands-on experience. We put this into action with an approach that emphasizes problem-solving, learning by doing, and instruction and mentorship from industry professionals.
World-Class Instructors
Classes are led by experts who work in business and tech today. You'll learn the methods, mindsets, and tools that professionals use on the job.
Personalized Mentorship
Every student is matched with a mentor who guides their academic and career growth, offering insights that only come from real experience.
Flexible Online Learning
Programs are delivered online, giving you the freedom to study from anywhere while gaining practical skills you can use immediately.