Hiring iCarnegie Students & Graduates

What does it mean to hire an iCarnegie student?

Students of iCarnegie courses that earn iCarnegie certificates in Computer Programming or Software Systems Development are among the best-trained and prepared in those fields -- as ensured by the quality of the curriculum and the authentic assessments of the certification exams. iCarnegie's certification exams, issued at the end of each course module, require students to demonstrate professional-level competence and practical skills, using tools and techniques they will encounter in real-world situations.

iCarnegie certificate holders can be found worldwide working for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as in multinational corporations, government, and consulting firms. iCarnegie graduates are also working as independent consultants and some have even started their own software development enterprises.

From an iCarnegie instructor and certificate holder: “The curriculum is extremely effective because it augments academic topics with real-world programming experiences. I love helping students see what they can expect to do in the workplace once they have mastered these skills. The iCarnegie curriculum provides a solid footing for real-world programmers and analysts.” -- Mr. Steve Lesko, iCarnegie adjunct instructor and Ursinus College's Center for Continuous Learning, Pennsylvania

iCarnegie certificate holders are:

Experienced -- They possess significant experience in designing, implementing, and testing a range of real-world software applications.

Modern -- They have routinely used the most current, industry-accepted technologies and tools, studied modern approaches to software engineering methods, and gained project planning and management experience.

Extremely Qualified -- The iCarnegie curriculum is developed in partnership with faculty from the world-renowned Carnegie Mellon University's computer science programs, and it receives ongoing updates to reflect the current needs of employers and to capture technology trends.


Helpful Summary for HR and IT Hiring Managers:
For a table of Skills and Knowledge Outcomes that iCarnegie students obtain from our 10-course curriculum program, please click here.


If you are interested in interviewing or hiring students and graduates of the iCarnegie curriculum, you should either:

• Directly contact an iCarnegie education or training partner, by searching our global map of partners, or
• Contact iCarnegie to help you locate or work with an iCarnegie partner as a hiring resource.