CERTIFICATE IN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (CSD)

Code your future with the essential software development skills to build software solutions.

overview

This Certificate in Software Development (SD) has been developed to give students a foundational entry into the field of Software Development and Software Engineering.  With concepts in basics of ICT, database systems, web development, logical thinking and problem-solving using programming coupled with competency skills the students are gradually equipped to tackle relatively more complexed topics in this field namely, secure coding, foundation of AI & ML as well as getting used to the ethics and laws in software Development.

This Certificate thus lays the foundation to give students an overview of Software Development while also acts as a pathway into IT Diploma programmes.

key facts

Duration

Full Time: 1 Year

Part Time: 1.5 Years

Starting

N/A

Location

Ebene Campus
Reduit Campus

Entry Requirements

Pass in at least 3 subjects at SC or GCE O-Level.

Course Content

Year 1 - Semester 1
SN. Module Code Modules
1 CSD111 Web Development Essentials
2 CSD112 Problem Solving and Programming
3 CSD113 Software Development Methodology
4 CSD114 Foundations of DBMS
5 CSD115 Introduction to ICT
6 CSD116 Competency Skills 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
SN. Module Code Modules
1 CSD121 Web Application Development
2 CSD122 Secure Coding Basics
3 CSD123 Foundation of AI and ML
4 CSD124 Graphics and Prepress
5 CSD125 Computer Ethics and Laws
6 CSD126 Competency Skills 2

Awarding Body

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the course you can apply for the following roles:

  • Junior Analyst/Programmer
  • Trainee Software Engineer
  • Front-End Designer & Developer
  • QA Analyst, Software Tester
  • Junior Database Analyst
  • System Analyst
  • Prepress Technician and Image Editor

Fees

The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.

Application Fee: Rs 1,000

Admin Fee: Rs 6,500

If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of course, offered by the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.

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