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. 

Spring Session Dates

Transparent Costs

January 21 to May 15, 2025

of your JMU tuition

Course code for the Global Career Accelerator

Spring: UNST 498-0002 (3 credit course)

Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator

Get 5 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

Course cost is billed to your student account.

Access to coaching and networking events with industry professionals

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 badge for LinkedIn.

Receive a JavaScript Specialist badge for LinkedIn.

Build your emotional intelligence skillset.

Develop listening skills that manage bias.

Receive an Intercultural Skills Badge for LinkedIn.

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

HEAD OF CODING FOR WEB

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!

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.

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

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

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

This course is offered through Center for Global Engagement of James Madison University.
Contact JMU Global Career Accelerator Team at (703) 967-7072 or glp@jmu.edu

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