Session Dates

Summer 2026: May 20 to August 4

Course code for the Global Career Accelerator

IDS 311 (Elective: 1-6 Credits)

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

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

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?

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!

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.