From smartphones to gaming consoles to productivity systems to digital media, digital technology specialists are behind their design and creation. These professionals may choose to focus on programming and software, user interfaces, networks and data transmission, hardware or other functionalities in this field.

An advanced certificate is awarded after completion of an academic program that is specially designed to help those who already have a career but want or need to increase their field-specific knowledge. By earning this certificate, students may be able to increase their earning potential.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.