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Advanced Software Development Certificate of Achievement at Foothill College

Advanced Software Development Certificate of Achievement

at Foothill College

San Jose Catalog

The Certificate of Achievement in Advanced Software Development teaches skills needed by the software engineering industry. It can be completed in one of the major mainstream languages of instruction (Java, C++ or Python). Besides learning intermediate skills relating to syntax, control structures and simple data structures, the program teaches students advanced data structures including hash tables, trees and graphs, and introduces algorithms intended to solve complex problems using such data structures. The courses required for this certificate can lead to a higher degree in computer science including an Associate’s degree for transfer in computer science.

Leads to

$199.1k careers

Costs

$1.3k

Takes

8 Months
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Example Career

Software Developers

Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.

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Who do I Contact?

12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Quick Facts

Location:  Los Altos Hills, CA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up