THE GLOBAL CAREER ACCELERATOR
Building with AI
Whether you’re a coding pro or a total beginner, use AI to build professional-looking websites, games, and apps and gain hands-on, real world experience.
Gain valuable exposure and experience with leading companies
An Investment in You
Session Dates
Spring: January 11, 2027 to April 30, 2027
Course Code(s) for The Global Career Accelerator*
• FSE 294 / FSE 394 | 6 Credits (Engineering Elective - FSE)
• IDS 294 / IDS 394 | 6 Credits (Elective - CISA)
• SAO 294 / SAO 394 | 6 Credits (General Elective - SAO)
• WPC 294 / WPC 394 | 6 Credits (Business Elective - WPC)
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
Transparent Costs
6 ASU credits
of your ASU tuition at your residential rate. See cost details: here.
*Please note: You should select the enrollment option that best suits your major, and use the same enrollment prefix for
both parts. (i.e.: if you choose SAO 294, select SAO 394).
For Barrett Honors College students, this program automatically applies for honor credit!
Project Spotlight: Intel
- Design and build a real website with AI as your coding partner — from prompt to production.
- Apply responsive design and accessibility best practices to a live sustainability project for Intel.
- Earn an Intel-backed Building with AI certification for your resume and LinkedIn.
Project Spotlight: L'Oreal
- Move from static pages to a fully interactive, AI-integrated application.
- Connect real APIs and AI models to build a product-aware chatbot for L'Oréal.
- Receive an AI-Powered JavaScript certification for your resume and LinkedIn.
Teamwork Competency Skills
- Build your emotional intelligence skillset.
- Develop listening skills that manage bias.
- Receive an
Teamwork Skills certification for
LinkedIn.
Earn Certifications Upon Completion
Brand Projects Spotlight
You’ll embark on an authentic
prototyping and game design project for global non-profit charity:water:
- Use AI 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.
You'll build a
fully interactive Space Explorer app powered by real NASA data:
- Use AI as your co-pilot to bring NASA's "Astronomy Picture of the Day" imagery to life on screen.
- Apply NASA's official brand guidelines to design a polished, professional interface.
- Turn your finished app into a Progressive Web App that can be installed like a native app.
- Add a fully-functional, installable web app to your portfolio.
- Demonstrate real-world experience working with live APIs.
Work with professionals
committed to
your success.
HEAD OF WEB DEVELOPMENT
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!
Get real-world experience and industry certifications, all while earning credit this term.
You’ll be supported every step of the way.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the program start?
How much does the program cost?
The Global Career Accelerator is a 6-credit ASU program. Depending on residency and total credit load, the program may either fit within existing tuition or be billed at the same per-credit rate as other ASU Online courses.
Specifities as they apply to the Global Career Accelerator
- Eligible corporate partner students utilizing corporate scholarships, tuition assistance, or other awards will be able to utilize their funds to participate. Additional details are found: here.
- We welcome Qualified Tuition Reduction (QTR) students to take the program, however, you will be unable to use QTR benefits for this program.
- Veterans are welcome to join, however, VA Benefits cannot be used at this time.
- Degree-seeking students may be eligible to receive financial aid for this program.
Resources:
- Full cost information is available: here.
- Tuition & fees policies are available: here.
Does my Corporate Scholarship cover the ASU Global Career Accelerator?
Learners attending Arizona State University through a tuition coverage program (e.g. SCAP, Uber) are eligible to take advantage of several global education program offerings at ASU including Global Career Accelerator.
For more information: https://goglobal.asu.edu/corporate-scholarship-students
Can I take the program for credit?
Course Code(s) Available:
• FSE 294 / FSE 394 | 6 Credits (Engineering Elective - FSE)
• IDS 294 / IDS 394 | 6 Credits (Elective - CISA)
• SAO 294 / SAO 394 | 6 Credits (General Elective - SAO)
• WPC 294 / WPC 394 | 6 Credits (Business Elective - WPC)
What if I can’t register for the classes because I have a registration hold or adding the program would put me over my credit limit?
To participate, you must have room for 6 total credits: 3 credits in Session A and 3 credits in Session B.
ASU generally allows students to enroll in up to 18 credits per semester (9 credits per session) without additional approval. If adding the program puts you over your allowed credit limit, you will need to request a credit overload from your college. Credit overloads are reviewed by ASU based on your individual circumstances and are not guaranteed.
If your overload request is not approved, you will need to adjust your schedule to make room for the program or you may not be able to participate that term.
Any registration holds must also be resolved before you can be fully registered.
Can I take the Global Career Acccelerator without increasing my cost to ASU?
How does the billing work?
- Program Fee Applied: When you enroll, you’ll see a program fee on your bill equal to 6 credits of tuition.
- Matching Credit Applied: ASU applies a billing credit to your account for the exact same amount so your overall bill doesn’t increase.
Bottom line: The Global Career Accelerator is a high-value opportunity. You get additional courses and career-connected experiences without paying more than your regular tuition
I'm an honors student, do these credits count towards Barrett honors credit?
Yes! All of the course code options for the program apply as honors credits. You don’t need to do anything other than apply for this to happen!
When will I see the Global Career Accelerator courses on my ASU schedule?
After you complete the Global Career Accelerator application and confirm your participation, there may be a short delay before your registration appears in MyASU.
You do not need to register for the Global Career Accelerator courses yourself. If additional action is required from you, we’ll let you know.
What are LiveLabs and Video Lessons?
The program is broken up into LiveLabs and Video Lessons:
LiveLabs are virtual sessions held once a week and conducted over Zoom with your classmates. Attendance of LiveLab each week is required. You can choose your LiveLab times according to your Track of choice. Seats tend to fill up fast. Make sure you reserve your seat quickly to secure your schedule.
Video Lessons are high-quality, pre-recorded videos that can be viewed any time — day or night — but you will need to stay on track with your peers.
When are LiveLabs?
Spring 2027 LiveLab Options:
- Tuesdays from 02:00 PM to 03:30 PM (MT / AZ)
- Wednesdays from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (MT / AZ)
- Tuesdays from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM (MT / AZ)
How will I meet my team?
What equipment do I need?
Hardware
- Desktop or laptop computer (tablets are not compatible)
- Webcam (built-in or external)
- High-speed internet connection
Software
- Windows: 64-bit with Windows 7 or higher
- Mac: 2009 model or later
We will provide all other materials and licensing software.
