Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent or Mature Student Status. Courses are open to any applicant who possesses a good command of the English language and is able to follow instructions. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. An admissions interview will be administered to determine if the applicant has the required interest, motivation, and entry-level skills to take this program. Full-time students must attend the required hours per week as per the course schedule and may do so at times convenient to them.
Program Highlights
In the Software and Web Developer diploma program, students learn the coding languages that every web developer needs to know: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Students then broaden their skill set with a strong foundation in SQL, C#, and the .NET Framework that will lead to additional opportunities in the world of software development. Throughout the program, students gain hands-on experience with a range of software development projects that build in complexity as students add programming skills and languages to their toolkit.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Design the appearance and layout of websites
- Develop cross-browser and cross-platform websites
- Create and optimize content for websites using graphics, databases, animations, and other software
- Translate wire frames and storyboards into functional, responsive websites
- Work with MySQL databases and SQL scripting
- Use the .NET Framework to create robust web applications
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program may pursue a variety of positions in software development, including web developer, UI/UX developer, front end web developer, software developer, HTML / CSS developer, and Javascript / jQuery developer.
CORE COURSES
- Keyboarding
Minimum 25 words per minute (WPM) - Operating Systems
Intermediate level of proficiency with Windows OS - Software Development Industry
Computer and Technology Basics for Developers, Overview of Software Development - Software and Web Development Skills
Version Control, HTML, CSS and Bootstrap, JavaScript, Visual Studio, C#, .NET Framework - Database Skills
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Access, Database and SQL - Presentations
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint - Word Processing and Spreadsheets
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel - Office Skills
Personal Computer Fundamentals, basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Internet Fundamentals - Business Skills
Customer Service, Project Management