Gallaudet University Capital CoLab
Digital Credential

The Digital Tech Credential certifies that you have digital skills needed for entry-level tech and tech-adjacent jobs

Gallaudet University and Capital CoLab

The Capital CoLAB was created by the Greater Washington Partnership. The program is for undergraduate students who want to gain digital technology skills for their future careers. Digital technology skills will be embedded into every job across industries and sectors as a way of life. This program is an opportunity to signal these digital tech competencies to employers.

Throughout the program, gain access to top executives and changemakers for career-building opportunities, internships, and more. When you’ve completed the pathway (i.e. the Gallaudet Digital Tech Credential), you will get Credly credentials to include on your transcript, LinkedIn, resume, and other candidate materials.

Program Highlights

  • Earn credit by successfully completing university-approved courses

  • Connect with leading Capital Regional employers

  • No additional fees


Take the Next Steps

Interested in taking the next steps for the Digital Technology Credential?

  1. Meet with your academic advisor.

  2. Work with your career center to update your resume and update your career plan.

  3. Sign up for the credential program through Capital CoLAB.

  4. Complete the courses required for the credential listed below.

  5. Earn scholarships and micro-internships, while working towards the completion of the credentials!



Generalist Credential

The Generalist credential is to prepare students in the knowledge, skills, and abilities for job roles that require an understanding of data analysis and visualization as well as data security.


  1. DAS 101 - Introduction to Data Analysis

  2. DAS 221 - Data Visualization

  3. DAS 231 - Genomics and Bioinformatics

  4. MAT 142 - Introductory Statistics OR MAT 211 - Biostatistics

  5. ITS 261 - Information Security Fundamentals

  6. ITS 381 - Social and Professional Issues in IT

Data Analytics Credential

The Specialist credentials prepare students in the knowledge, skills, and abilities for job roles involving specialized technical skills.


The Data Analytics credential requires the following courses.


  1. DAS 101 - Introduction to Data Analysis

  2. DAS 221 - Data Visualization

  3. ITS 110 - Programming Fundamentals

  4. ITS 321 - Database Fundamentals

  5. ITS 341 - Systems Analysis & Design

  6. ITS 381 - Social and Professional Issues in IT

Cybersecurity Credential

The Specialist credentials prepare students in the knowledge, skills, and abilities for job roles involving specialized technical skills.


The Cybersecurity credential requires the following courses.


  1. ITS 105 - Information Technology Fundamentals

  2. ITS 202 - Computer Hardware Essentials

  3. ITS 203 - Operating Systems Essentials

  4. ITS 231 - Computer Networking Essentials

  5. ITS 261 - Information Security Fundamentals