Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development with a Software Design and Engineering Specialization

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Software design education and engineering: from concept to creation

Become both the architect and the builder of innovative solutions that shape our digital world when you earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development with a Software Design and Engineering Specialization.

Our thoughtfully crafted curriculum explores core stages of the software development life cycle so you can plan, design, test, deploy, and maintain the software users depend on. Plus, you’ll explore how emerging AI tools can be your assistant in streamlining processes and supporting your engineering strategies:

  • Gain fundamental software design education in areas like full stack development, coding, cloud technologies, and more.

  • Develop hands-on experience with industry technology and AI tools via immersive simulations that prepare you for on-the-job projects.

  • Further your academic future by applying your qualifying certificate credits to our Bachelor’s in Software Development program when you’re ready to continue your education.1

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Enroll today to engineer your potential.

Scale your skills with our Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development program

From purpose to performance, our Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development program provides you with foundational knowledge and skills you need to build and operate effective software. Learn how to define user needs, create program solutions, enhance functionality, and maintain system integrity for a seamless user experience:

  • Prepare to pursue certifications: Our industry-aligned curriculum prepares you to take exams for credentials such as CompTIA ProjectTech+ and PCAP – Certified Associate Python Programmer, which can help you stand out to employers.

  • Gain career-relevant skills: Learn real-world technology tools like Linux, Python, SQL, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — and discover how to leverage AI to support your work and strengthen your skills.

  • Find your focus: In addition to our Software Design and Engineering Specialization, we also offer other choices, including Application Development and a General Option — allowing you to align your education with your unique interests and goals.

Application development skills you’ll learn

A focus on software design and engineering helps you develop a versatile set of skills that can adapt to nearly any industry. Delve into each stage of the software development life cycle with software design courses that reinforce learning through real-world application. Cultivate the tech talents you need to build agile, intuitive software from the ground up.

Software structuring and design

Study key data structures and algorithms to build stable application infrastructure, design a fluid user experience, simplify code, and optimize performance.

Full stack development

Merge software engineering and design by crafting front-end and back-end code, with a focus on integrating AI and cloud technologies. Explore how to implement application programming interfaces (APIs) so applications can connect for full functionality.

Software engineering

Navigate the software development life cycle from analysis to deployment. Learn to write secure, reliable, and scalable code.

Software Design and Engineering Specialization overview:

Classes

12

Credits

36

Semesters

33

Take software design and engineering courses that align with your goals, such as:
SIS260
Algorithms and Data Structures
SIS360
Full Stack Development
SIS400
Software Engineering

Learn more about the Software Design and Engineering Specialization in our program guide.

 

Software design and engineering careers

Explore professions you might consider pursuing after earning your certificate:

  • AI application analyst

  • Back-end developer

  • Front-end developer

  • Full-stack developer

  • Software programmer

Forge your future — one credit at a time

When you earn your Undergraduate Certificate in Software Development with a Software Design and Engineering Specialization here at DeVry, you can apply your qualifying credits toward a Bachelor’s in Software Development with a Software Design and Engineering Specialization or our General Option Specialization — allowing you to build on your academic achievements step by step.1

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  • Find your perfect fit with 140+ programs and specializations designed to meet your educational and professional goals.

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1 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. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program at DeVry. Refer to the academic catalog for details.

2Minimum schedule does not include breaks and assumes 3 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12 credit hours a semester per 12-month period. Normal schedule does not include breaks and assumes 2 semesters of year-round, full-time enrollment in 12 credit hours a semester per 12-month period.

33 semesters for full-time students, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours per semester; enrollment in additional credit hours may be needed in some semesters. 

4Scholarships are available to those who apply and qualify. Click here for more information, including any requirements or restrictions. Students may participate in only one DeVry University-based scholarship, grant, or group tuition benefit program at a time. Those who qualify for more than one program will be presumed to accept the program with the highest reduction per session cost, unless the student confirms their desire to participate in a different program in writing prior to starting classes at DeVry. Scholarship and grant terms and eligibility conditions are subject to change.