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Majors & Degrees

Software Development Certificate

Program the digital world

Credits

12

Start Terms

Fall

|

Spring

Available

On Campus

Tuition

$8,956.50

estimated per semester

More tuition details

With the rise of digital platforms, the demand for software developers is continually increasing. Grow your knowledge in theory and application, programming, coding, algorithm development, and more.  

Work on a wide variety of projects from devising applications to creating the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks on smartphones and tablets.

 

Prepare for the future

All courses in this certificate program meet either or core elective requirements for additional degrees. If you're interested in pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree, check out the following programs:  

Software Development (AS)

Network & Security Administration (AS)

Computer Science (BS)

Cyber Operations (BS)

Network & Security Administration (BS)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate in Software Development, students will:

  • Be able to use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary for software development
  • Be able to participate in the entry-level development of a system, component, or process to meet desired needs