Software Development Basic Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Program Description
The Software Development, Basic Certificate offers 22 credits hours. In an increasingly digital world, software development is key to the technology we use in our daily lives. There is now a growing need for software developers to create new mobile applications and software services in a variety of businesses and fields. City Colleges Software Development program teaches students several in-demand programming languages, including Python, C++, Java and JavaScript. Through the courses, students will learn the whole life cycle of software and be ready to meet employer demands.
The Basic Certificate focuses on developing expertise in at least one programming language, obtaining hands-on experience in the analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of software applications using those languages. Students also build skills in either back end website programming or mobile application development, and gain work-based experience through an internship or field project.
Established in 2020
CIP: 15-1204 Computer Software Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Kennedy King College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151252 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
30 Weeks ( 293.00 Hours / 22.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,212.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,212.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The contact person for program information Dr. Eddie Phillips, Vice President- Academic & Student Affairs (773) 602-5440, email address: ephillips13@ccc.edu
Submit online admissions application (applyppd.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver license or a State of Illinois State I.D.; meet with college advisor (my.ccc.edu); new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online BookStore (ccc.edu/textbookx).
For an appointment with the WIOA Coordinator, Gloria White, please email: gwhite@ccc.edu The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - Placement Test
- Writing - Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Software Development Basic Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/18/2024
Program Description
The Software Development, Basic Certificate offers 22 credits hours. In an increasingly digital world, software development is key to the technology we use in our daily lives. There is now a growing need for software developers to create new mobile applications and software services in a variety of businesses and fields. City Colleges Software Development program teaches students several in-demand programming languages, including Python, C++, Java and JavaScript. Through the courses, students will learn the whole life cycle of software and be ready to meet employer demands.
The Basic Certificate focuses on developing expertise in at least one programming language, obtaining hands-on experience in the analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance of software applications using those languages. Students also build skills in either back end website programming or mobile application development, and gain work-based experience through an internship or field project.
Established in 2020
CIP: 15-1204 Computer Software Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Kennedy King College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- (151252 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
30 Weeks ( 293.00 Hours / 22.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $3,212.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,212.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
The contact person for program information Dr. Eddie Phillips, Vice President- Academic & Student Affairs (773) 602-5440, email address: ephillips13@ccc.edu
Submit online admissions application (applyppd.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver license or a State of Illinois State I.D.; meet with college advisor (my.ccc.edu); new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online BookStore (ccc.edu/textbookx).
For an appointment with the WIOA Coordinator, Gloria White, please email: gwhite@ccc.edu The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $8,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Math - 9th grade level
- Reading - 9th grade level
- Language - Placement Test
- Writing - Placement Test
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes