Welcome to ACS 5-8!

Congratulations on completing the core units and progressing through the program! You're now one step closer to being career and job search ready.

Course Overview

In this unit, you will gain a deeper knowledge of problem-solving and coding skills while receiving feedback on your career artifacts. The course is designed to prepare you for both technical interviews and professional development.

Technical Skills

  • Advanced Data Structures
  • Algorithm Implementation
  • Problem-Solving Strategies
  • Code Optimization

Career Development

  • Portfolio Enhancement
  • Interview Preparation
  • Career Artifact Review
  • Professional Networking

Technical Preparation

Learning Path

  • Watch Core Competency videos
  • Complete Guided Project videos
  • Practice module activities

Assessment Path

  • Complete Practice GCA test
  • Take official GCA (min score: 295)
  • Complete Understanding Check

Career Preparation

1

Review Career Artifacts

Ensure all your career artifacts are complete and up-to-date

2

Watch Core Competency Videos

Complete all required video content for career development

3

Submit Materials

Submit your career artifacts for review and feedback

Module 1: Core Data Structures

This module introduces fundamental data structures including binary trees, graphs, and linked lists.

Module 2: Advanced Concepts

This module covers advanced concepts in binary trees, graphs, and sorting algorithms.

Module 3: Advanced Algorithms

This module covers advanced algorithms, searching techniques, recursion, and hash tables.

Module 4: Additional Topics

This module covers additional advanced graph algorithms and techniques.