Online Advanced Certificate in Software Development and Engineering

Program Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Software Development and Engineering is an online program designed for computer science professionals seeking to enhance their software development skills. It covers essential aspects of the software development process, including design, requirements, and quality assurance. Participants can choose electives to align with their career goals. The certificate is also suitable for recent graduates or career changers exploring software engineering.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Advanced Certificate in Software Development and Engineering is an online, five-course sequence that teaches the essentials of the software development and engineering process. It includes design, requirements, and quality assurance. Certificate participants get to choose two electives that fit their professional needs. The program is designed for computer science professionals who want to expand their software development skills without pursuing a full master’s degree. It is also suitable for recent graduates or career changers who want to explore software engineering.

Careers:

This certificate is an excellent option for computer science professionals who want to expand their software development skills without pursuing a full master’s degree. Recent graduates or career changers who want to explore software engineering can take this certificate as well, and then apply these courses to the full master’s program if they decide they want more in-depth training.

Other:

• The world needs software developers who are knowledgeable and prepared to meet the evolving challenges of modern software development.
• Frequent technology changes and a shortage of highly trained software engineering talent has increased the need for upskilling and reskilling.
• Pace MS in Software Development and Engineering students who want to add a valuable credential to their resume can choose to earn this certificate alongside their graduate degree.
This is accomplished by aligning their electives with the required certificate courses, eliminating the need to take extra credits. Students may also pursue the MS in Software Development and Engineering after completing this certificate.
• If you are interested in a comprehensive master’s degree that covers all aspects of the software life cycle, view our online Master of Science in Software Development and Engineering.