The software development certificate helps students develop the skills needed to work in software development.

This certificate is offered by BYU-Idaho, with support and resources from BYU-Pathway Worldwide.

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Why choose this certificate?

Training in software development prepares you for the constantly changing field of development by helping you gain skills in developing software, designing user interfaces, and a variety of programming languages.

BYU-Pathway has found that certain combinations of certificates lead to better job opportunities. Most degrees have a recommended plan of certificates that will help students increase their income and improve their employment possibilities.

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Looking Ahead

Potential Employment

Students who complete the software development degree and its certificates will be prepared to work in a variety of technology-related careers.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

Outcomes

Develop software to solve meaningful problems in a variety of domains.
Systematically evaluate the pros and cons of alternative solutions.
Prepare and execute software test plans.
Be self-reliant learners.
Demonstrate effective skills related to getting a job as a software developer.
Demonstrate the traits of an effective team member.

Certificate of Software Development

Program Requirements

This certificate builds into the Software Development degree.

This is an advanced certificate. If you are pursuing a Software Development degree, you must first complete the Web and Computer Programming and Web Development certificates.

Certificate

14 CREDITS

Associate

60 CREDITS

Bachelor's

90–96 CREDITS

Certificate of Software Development

Course Code

Course Name

# of Credits

CSE212

Programming with Data Structures

CSE212 — 2 credits

Programming with Data Structures

This course will introduce students to the common programming data structures with an emphasis on how to use them to solve practical, real-world problems.

CSE270

Software Testing

CSE270 — 3 credits

Software Testing

Software Testing is a systematic process of verifying requirements and design elements, features, or standards against the implementation to increase product success. The verification process uses a set of test paths starting from the minor units up to the entire deliverable system using predetermined or live data to build confidence that the product works right (as specified). CSE 270 will explore testing standards, techniques, tools, and cases.

CSE300

Professional Readiness

CSE300 — 1 credits

Professional Readiness

This course will help prepare students to be professionals in their major by completing activities that will provide professional connections, confidence, and employability.

CSE310

Applied Programming

CSE310 — 3 credits

Applied Programming

This course will teach students to work in teams on large projects using new technology on self-defined projects. The class will simulate real-word programming projects with the aim of producing workable solutions that have potential impact.

CSE325

.NET Software Development

CSE325 — 3 credits

.NET Software Development

This course leverages a student's fundamental software development and core web technology background with the Microsoft .NET framework with C# using the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment. Students will build upon a C# foundation using the ASP.NET framework to design and develop scalable, standards-based web sites, applications, and services using contemporary methodologies and established design patterns. Team work and programming deliverables will be required.

CSE370

Software Engineering Principles

CSE370 — 2 credits

Software Engineering Principles

Students learn to analyze and make decisions in software projects through all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements elicitation, design, testing, verification, and maintenance.

For questions about this program, contact BYU-Pathway Support