IT-Software Quality Fundamentals

Program Overview

The IT-Software Quality Fundamentals certificate from Madison College equips professionals to assess the quality of software solutions. Through three courses, students learn web technologies, usability, accessibility, and software testing techniques. The program's hands-on approach and experienced faculty prepare graduates for careers as Software Testers, Quality Assurance Testers, and Automated Testers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The IT-Software Quality Fundamentals certificate from Madison College is designed to prepare professionals to assess quality in developed software solutions. This platform and technology agnostic certificate includes three courses which explore the use of common web technologies for interface design and covers the basics of usability and accessibility in modern user interfaces. Professionals will then learn to verify and validate the quality of software using testing techniques, security assessment, risk analysis, and the critical analysis of perspective.

Objectives:

The certificate classes will enable professionals to consistently assess the quality of deployed software systems with competence.

Outline:

Content:

The program covers the following topics:

• Website Development
• UIUX and Web Accessibility
• Foundations of Software Quality

Structure:

The program consists of three semesters, with each semester offering one course.

Course Schedule:

• First Semester: 10-152-120 Website Development (3 credits)
• Second Semester: 10-152-130 UIUX and Web Accessibility (3 credits)
• Third Semester: 10-152-200 Foundations of Software Quality (3 credits)

Assessment:

Methods:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Presentations

Criteria:

The program's assessment criteria are based on the following:

• Knowledge of software quality principles
• Ability to apply software quality techniques
• Ability to communicate software quality findings

Teaching:

Methods:

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Hands-on exercises

Faculty:

The program is taught by experienced software quality professionals.

Unique Approaches:

The program uses a hands-on approach to teaching software quality. Students will work on real-world software quality projects throughout the program.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

Graduates of the program can pursue a variety of career paths in the field of IT, including:

• Software Tester
• Quality Assurance Tester
• Automated Tester