At DeVry University, elements of our undergraduate software design and solutions certificate program are structured to help you prepare to pursue the following certification exams:
Undergraduate Certificates
Build Your Skills Toward a Future in Software Design
At DeVry University, elements of our undergraduate software design and solutions certificate program are structured to help you prepare to pursue the following certification exams:
Better yet, you can earn your undergraduate certificate in software design and solutions in as little as 1 year and 4 months1—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
100% online Software Design and Solutions Certificate classes start every 8 weeks.
Along with the technical and programming skills, you will also learn business and management principles to problem-solve a variety of workplace challenges as well as the basics of data analytics.
You don’t have to wait four years to show a credential on your resume. At DeVry, several programs are designed to stack.
Software design is, in a way, a form of problem-solving. Utilizing research, planning, user testing, visual design and more, software designers build software solutions that make people’s lives easier and businesses function more efficiently.
There are many methods and techniques for designing software, but generally, software design begins with a set of user requirements and proper planning. Those requirements guide the building of a set of components that are implementable using programming languages. Conducting research, planning information architecture, wireframing, prototyping and many more skillsets often go into the design of new software.
A good designer will take the time to assess every requirement or component and consider alternate approaches using all available resources. The application should combine the need for compatibility and modularity and implement well-defined procedures in code. Having good design makes software easier to implement and will reduce the need for major changes down the line.
Within software development, software design practices allow for flexibility, reusability and ease of understanding. Effective software design makes changing and adjusting the software much easier during the development process, saving time and money.
Graduates of our online software design certificate program may consider, but are not limited to, the following careers:
1Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
2Transitional studies coursework may affect program length and cost.
3Data is inclusive of all partner tuition savings, institutional scholarships and grants for the period for July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
4The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
**The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.