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The Capital CoLAB Digital Tech Credential helps undergraduate students develop in-demand digital technology skills and access employment opportunities at leading Capital Region companies.

The Capital CoLAB Digital Tech Credential is a way to signal to leading employers that you have key competencies for the modern workplace, such as data analysis, data visualization, and data security.

In partnership with Capital CoLAB, Howard University offers a six-course program for non-STEM majors to receive a Digital Tech Generalist Credential. The credential is accepted and recognized by all CoLAB companies as an indication of competence in positions that require digital skills. Enrolling and completing the digital tech credential program will give students a number of benefits including priority interviews for jobs and internships, mentoring/coaching opportunities, job shadowing, and one-on-one engagement with senior executives at CoLAB companies.

Registration for the Capital CoLAB Digital Tech Credential program is now open. Enroll Now.

Develop Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Throughout the six-course curriculum of the Capital CoLAB Digital Tech Generalist Credential, you'll learn:

  • The role of data and analytics
  • Probability, descriptive and inferential statistics
  • Data manipulation
  • Data vizualization and communication
  • Data ethics
  • Data security

Reap the Benefits from Capital CoLAB Employers

Capital CoLab employers have agreed to offer a range of benefits to Capital CoLab students, including:

  • Mentoring, coaching, Job shadowing
  • Experience credit
  • Resume review
  • Priority interviews for internships and jobs
  • Receptions with senior executives
  • Financial incentives for new hires

Capital CoLAB Employers

  • Amazon
  • ASGN
  • AstraZeneca
  • Booz Hamilton Allen
  • Capital One​
  • Exelon
  • EY
  • General Dynamics​
  • JPMorgan Chase​
  • MedStar Health​
  • McKinsey & Company​
  • Monumental Sports & Entertainment​
  • Northrop Grumman​
  • Stanley Black & Decker​
  • Under Armour​
  • WGL

Interested in enrolling?

Enroll here, or contact Marilyne Njurata at marilyne.njuraita@bison.howard.edu for any questions. 

Course Credits Title KSA Generalist Outcomes Course Prerequisite
CSCI 100 3 Introduction to Computer Science 3 None
MAT 009 4 Introduction to Statistics 1,2,5 MAT 005, 4crs. (WR College Algebra 1) or MAT 006 (College Algebra I) , or satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
INFO 395 3 Information Assurance 5.6 Introduction to Computer Science (CSCI 100) or Management Information Systems (INFO 204)
PSYC 063 4 Research Methods and Statistics 2,3 Introduction to Statistics (MAT 009)
MAT 156 4 Applied Calculus (MAT 026) OR Calculus I (MAT 156) 1,2,5 MAT 007 (Precalculus. 4crs. or outstanding score on Mathematics Placement Examination.
INFO 384 3 Business Analytics 1,2,3,4 Applied Calculus (MATH 026) or Calculus I (MATH 156), Statistics for Business and Economics (ECON 180), Management Information System (INFO 204), and Accounting Principles II (ACCT 202); Junior Standing)