THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR

Web Development for Everyone

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.

Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies

An Investment in You

Session Dates

Summer 2026: June 1 to August 7

Course code for the Global Career Accelerator

• UNIV 305 | 3 Credits (Elective)

• UNIV 306 | 6 Credits (Elective)

Benefits of the Global Career Accelerator
  • 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
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3 or 6 UMD Credits

of your standard tuition
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The program may be financial aid eligible. Program cost is billed to your student account.

Intro to Web Development with HTML & CSS

  • Build amazing websites in minutes with ChatGPT.
  • Create beautiful mobile and desktop experiences using UI/UX best practices.
  • Earn a Web Development Intel project certification for your resume and LinkedIn.

Web Development with JavaScript & APIs

  • Accelerate your career with in-demand coding skills.
  • Enhance your portfolio by building front end web apps using JavaScript.
  • Receive an AI-Powered JavaScript certification for your resume and LinkedIn. 

Intercultural Competency Skills

  • Build your emotional intelligence skillset.
  • Develop listening skills that manage bias.
  • Receive an Intercultural Skills certification for LinkedIn.
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Earn Certifications Upon Completion

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Brand Project Spotlight

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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


How can
coding skills apply to your major?

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Business Analyst

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Project Manager

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User Experience Designer

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Digital Marketer

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Product Manager

Game Developer

Work with professionals
committed to
your success.

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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!

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Get real-world experience and industry certifications, all while earning credit this term.

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.

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