ZHTECH Academic and Certificate Programs

ZHTECH Corporation has developed a line of special educational programs in Information Technology for adult students. Our courses are accessible, affordable, innovative, and meet the diverse needs of individuals. The online course rooms are available 24/7 and accessible anytime anywhere.

Our IT certificates covers

  • Cloud Computing
  • Big Data
  • Mobile Technology
  • Business Intelligence
  • Web Design and Development

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Employers in the IT industry are increasingly looking for people who not only have a degree but certain certifications in the technologies that are really driving the industry forward. Study shows that employees and students with certification have much higher chances to get (or hold) the job with high paid.

People with the certificates

  1. are more confident and knowledgeable
  2. reach job proficiency more quickly
  3. are more reliable
  4. and perform at a higher level

ZHTECH Corporation and its academy have developed a line of special educational programs in Information Technology for adult students. Our mission is to satisfy the needs of employers for talented, top-notch IT developers and professionals. Our vision is to create high-quality learning opportunities that are accessible, affordable, innovative, and meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities.

Most teachers hold PhD degrees in their respective disciplines. The Academy is created and managed by a group of educators and IT professionals with many years of teaching and working experiences in their fields. They have demonstrated abilities to synthesize and present materials in a variety of formats with the aim of engaging students of all levels. The top priority of our teachers is to help students achieve their higher education goals, which is why we are constantly analyzing our student and faculty performance and trends to help us identify opportunities for institutional improvements.

More info can be found at http://zhtech.org


Cloud Computing Certificate

Cloud Computing imageCloud Computing is considered the fourth IT revolution after mainframe computer, personal computer, and the Internet. It has a huge impact on people’s work, study and lives.

Over the past several years, no other area of IT has generated as much hype, interest and investment as cloud computing.

The certificate consists of four courses:

  • CS550    Cloud Computing Fundamentals
  • CS507    Web Technology
  • CS551    Cloud Security and Assurance
  • CS552    Cloud Architecture

Cloud Computing certificate program lasts 4 months through intensive teaching, training and lab exercise.

You certificate can work as part of credit units for the master of science degree in Cloud Computing. By taking 6 more courses and a Capstone project, you can earn your master degree.


Big Data Certificate

If you’re looking for a way to get an edge — whether job hunting, job promotion or just want tangible, third-party proof of your skills-big data certification is a great option. Certifications measure your knowledge and skills against industry-and vendor-specific benchmarks to prove to employers that you have the right skill set.

STEM University’s Certified Big Data Analyst credential is the industry’s most meaningful and credible certification program. Your achievement of the STEM University credential tells the world-including current and prospective employers-that you are serious about big data. Let your resume show that your in-depth knowledge has been certified by our professors, the industry’s premier provider of Data Sciences, data warehousing (DW), and analytics education. You’ll gain competitive advantage and open up opportunities down the road.

The certificate consists of four courses:

  • CS560    Big Data Fundamental
  • CS502    Advanced Database Systems
  • CS561    Big Data Engineering
  • CS562    Big Data Analytics

You certificate can work as part of credit units for the master of science degree in Data Science. By taking 6 more courses and a Capstone project, you can earn your master degree.

Big Data certificate program lasts 4 months through intensive teaching, training and lab exercise. The fee for the whole certificate program can be found below.


The cost of the programs includes tuition and other expenses such as textbooks, manuals, media, and other associated costs.  A non-refundable application fee of $50 will be charged for applying our programs or certificates. The table below outlines tuition costs for our degree and certificate programs for classes beginning in September 2015.  These prices are subject to change. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.

Certificate Program Per Credit Hour ($) Required Credit Hours Tuition ($)
Big Data 550 12 6,600
Cloud Computing 550 12 6,600
Note: Those who enrolled without database or computer science background will take three more courses as prerequisites. Credit hour costs are provided for comparison only. Tuition is charged by the whole program, not by courses. Students need to finish all required courses to obtain the degree or certificate.