All Wake Tech campuses will remain closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.
The Computer Programming & Development curriculum equips students with the skills to design, build and maintain modern desktop, web and cloud-based applications. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, students gain practical experience in programming and software development that prepares them to thrive in a fast-changing tech landscape.
Through real-world projects and problem-solving exercises, students learn to develop solutions for business and industry challenges using a variety of programming languages and tools. Core technologies covered include Python, Java, C++, SQL, unit testing and foundational AI technologies such as machine learning principles and data processing techniques.
Graduates will be ready to meet the software development needs of organizations across diverse sectors such as health care, manufacturing, finance, insurance and technology services.
Career opportunities include the following: