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SWDEV.CA - Software Developer

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Program Title

Software Developer

Program Code

SWDEV.CA

Degree Type

Certificate of Achievement

Minimum Credits for Program Completion

21

Program Eligible for Financial Aid?

Yes

Program Description

Prepares students for an entry-level position as a software developer. Students develop a marketable skill-set in designing, programming, and testing software, including windows, web, mobile, database and cross-platform applications. A strong foundation in the most marketable languages (e.g., Python, SQL, C, C++, C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, Swift) and technologies is provided along with important accompanying knowledge and skills, such as the use of A.I. in development, team development and review, software quality analysis and version control. This certificate is a stackable credential within our Software Engineering Associate's degree and Computer Science Associate's degree. Software development is consistently ranked as the among the best careers in the country, e.g., #1 in 2023 and #3 in 2024 according to U.S. News and World Report "Best Jobs" report.

Faculty Contact

David Maier

Faculty Contact Email

Faculty Contact Phone

313-845-9890

Faculty Contact Office Location

E-112

Academic Advisor

DeJanae Hayes

Academic Advisor Contact Email

Academic Advisor Contact Phone

313-845-9792

Academic Advisor Office Location

E-211C

School

Business, Entrepreneurship, PD

Academic Department

Computer Technology