Software Development

The Software Development Certification prepares learners to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications using modern programming, database, and web development technologies. Learners will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to apply software development principles, object-oriented programming concepts, web application development techniques, and database management practices to create effective software solutions.

Through this certification, learners will develop analytical thinking, programming expertise, problem-solving abilities, software design skills, and technical troubleshooting capabilities needed to succeed in modern software development environments.

Course Overview

Software developers play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining applications that support business operations, communication, and digital transformation. This programme is designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in software development methodologies, programming concepts, web technologies, databases, and object-oriented design principles.

Learners will gain practical experience in application development, algorithm design, version control, secure coding practices, web application architecture, database design, and software lifecycle management. They will also develop an understanding of industry-standard tools, frameworks, and development methodologies used in professional software engineering environments.

Course Overview

Duration

The programme combines classroom, practical, and workplace learning. Modules can be scheduled flexibly to meet learner and workplace requirements.

Delivery Method

The course can be delivered on-site at the learner’s business, at a training provider facility, or virtually. Accredited providers will supervise practical and workplace-based learning to meet all assessment and credit requirements.

Who Is This Course For?

Aspiring software developers
Application programmers
Web developers
Computer science students
IT professionals seeking development skills
Individuals pursuing careers in software engineering

Cost

R4 800.00 Per Learner

Exam Objectives

Core Programming Concepts
1.1 Describe Computer Storage and Data Types
1.2 Construct and Analyse Algorithms and Flowcharts to Solve Programming Problems
1.3 Incorporate Error Handling into Applications or Modules
1.4 Construct and Analyse Code Based on Functional Programming Patterns

Software Development Principles
2.1 Describe Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Management
2.2 Interpret Application Specifications
2.3 Construct and Analyse Code That Uses Algorithms and Data Structures
2.4 Describe the Purpose of Version Control Systems
2.5 Describe Secure Coding Concepts

Object-Oriented Programming
3.1 Construct, Analyse, and Use Classes
3.2 Construct and Analyse Code That Uses Inheritance
3.3 Construct and Analyse Code That Uses Polymorphism

Web Applications
4.1 Construct and Analyse Web Applications
4.2 Describe and Configure Web Hosting
4.3 Describe and Configure Web Services
4.4 Describe and Identify Architectural Patterns

Databases
5.1 Design and Normalize a Database
5.2 Construct, Analyse, and Optimise ANSI SQL Queries
5.3 Manage Transactions
5.4 Describe Database Access Methods
5.5 Describe Types of NoSQL Databases