Software Development
Diploma
The objective of the program is to educate students about the basics of a programming language like Java. Students learn the various data types of the language and formulate an optimal and efficient logic to arrive at the output. The program introduces the concept of data structures and helps them learn the various algorithms related to those structures. It would also help them to learn some of the advanced features of SQL programming and an understanding of major Linux commands.
PTIRU Approved
This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills
Program Hours: Program Months: | Program Weeks: |
54-Week Software Development Program
100 hours – Computer Hardware Components
100 hours – Computer Software Components
100 hours – Programming Fundamentals Using Java
100 hours – Object Oriented Programming
100 hours – Data Structures and Algorithms
100 hours – Database Software
100 hours – Linux Operating Systems
100 hours – Programming Principles in Python
100 hours – Game Development
100 hours – Mobile Development
60 hours – Introduction to Project Management
20 hours – Career and Employment Skills
What does a software developer do?
Software developers write and maintain code, troubleshoot issues, and help create software solutions that meet user or business needs.
Will I get hands-on coding experience?
Yes. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, allowing students to practice coding and work on development projects.
Do I need previous programming experience to enroll?
No prior programming experience is required. The Software Development Diploma is designed to support beginners as well as career changers.
What skills are important for success in software development?
Success in software development is supported by skills such as logical thinking, problem-solving, attention to detail, adaptability, and a willingness to continuously learn new technologies.
What types of jobs can graduates pursue?
After completing the Software Development Diploma, students may work in roles such as Application Programmer, Computer Programmer, Software Developer, or Cloud Developer.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Explain the hardware and software components of a computer.
- Explain elementary data types and arrays in a programming language like Java.
- Explain basic control structures like sequential, conditional, and iterative.
- Apply advanced object-oriented programming concepts and practices.
- Evaluate performance, efficiency, and satisfaction of implementation to team or organizational needs.
- Select and design data structures & algorithms appropriate for software problems.
- Analyze the relational model & relational languages in database systems.
- Describe the main techniques for database analysis, design, and application.
- Apply the major Linux commands.
- Create and apply Shell Scripts.
- Create and test simple programs using Python fundamental programming constructs, principles, and tools.
- Solve problems in code using Python fundamental programming constructs, principles, and tools.
Admission Requirements:
- Students are required to be 19 years of age prior to the start of the program or possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), and provide evidence of one of the following English proficiency requirements:
- Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8- 12), or 2 years if the Grades are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages, or
- Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
- Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic – Minimum overall score of 5.5
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT – Minimum overall score of 46
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – Minimum overall score of 40
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
- Duolingo English Test (DET) – Minimum overall score of 95
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Minimum overall score of 43
- Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) – Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”
- Cambridge Linguaskill – Minimum overall B2 level
- LANGUAGECERT Academic – Minimum overall B2 level
- The Michigan English Test (MET) – Minimum overall B2 level
- iTEP Academic – Minimum overall score of 3.5
- EIKEN – Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1
Upon successful completion of this program, students can expect to work as:
- Application Programmer
- Computer Programmer
- Software Developer
- Cloud Developer
