Design Technologies (Certificate)

Certificate in Design Technologies Certificate in Design Technologies Our students create work that develops their digital design skillset. The certificate in design technologies provides a fundamental understanding of information technology and digital media production. This certificate equips the next generation of artists, designers and media producers with the necessary technical, theoretical and historical background to become critically aware users of design technology.Critically analyze the impacts of technology on society.Learn the fundamentals of creative design through digital media production.Explore disciplines such as imaging, web development, animation and more. The ATLAS InstituteCollege of Engineering and Applied ScienceRelated ProgramsCreative Technology and Design—BSCreative Technology and Design—MinorUser Experience—Certificate Top Green College(Princeton Review, 2025) No. 46 among public universities in the country(U.S. News & World Report, 2026) 5 Nobel LaureatesSince 1989 The College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder offers the top-ranked engineering programs in Colorado. Small class sizes offer hands-on project-based learning with mentoring and collaboration. The 66,000-square-foot Roser ATLAS Center houses research and teaching labs, classrooms, a makerspace, study areas, a café and more. Be successful. Be prepared to pursue careers where your passions and expertise meet. ATLAS alumni work as product designers, software developers, digital manufacturing specialists, 3D animators, game designers—and much more. Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a certificate. ATLAS students go on to work at Fortune 500 companies, design shops, startups, nonprofits and universities. Academic Plan & Requirements The certificate is open to all undergraduate degree-seeking students at CU Boulder, except for students pursuing degrees in creative technology and design.The certificate consists of four courses (12 credit hours):Meaning of Information TechnologyDesign Technologies: ToolkitDesign Technologies: ProcessOne additional three-credit ATLAS course of your choice Learn MoreCurriculum & Program Requirements Find Courses