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Design and build real world applications.

Gain the technical skills to start a career in IT

Learn how to design, build, and maintain software applications. This certificate program prepares you for entry-level roles in software development, web development, and programming.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with programming languages, application development, databases and web technologies. Students can choose areas of focus based on their interests and build projects using current, industry-relevant tools.

This certificate also can be applied toward the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Computer Information Systems, allowing you to continue your education and expand your career opportunities.

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Turn ideas into applications

Build the applications businesses rely on

With a Software Developer Certificate, you can begin building the skills needed to create and support software applications. You’ll gain experience in programming, development and testing while learning how software is designed and delivered.

This certificate supports entry-level opportunities in development and can be applied toward the A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems for continued growth.

The Software Developer Certificate Program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in two years.

The Software Developer Certificate requires 36 credit hours and is typically completed in about four semesters.

Your timeline may vary based on your course load and schedule. This program builds programming skills through coursework in areas like software development, databases and web technologies, with experience in languages such as C#, Java, iOS, Android or Visual Basic.
Credits earned in this certificate also can be applied toward the A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems, allowing you to continue your education and expand your career opportunities.

Potential careers in Software Development

This certificate is a great starting point for careers in tech or for advancing your current skill set. It also can build toward further education in software development or related fields.

Junior Software Developer
Web Developer
Front-End Developer
Application Support Specialist
QA Tester
Back-End Developer

Employment Outlook

Overall employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 129,200 openings for software developers, quality assurance analysts and testers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$63.20

Median Hourly Pay with Bachelor’s

$131,450

Median Annual Salary with Bachelor’s

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Program Details

View the catalog to explore program requirements, a suggested course sequence and prerequisite information.

ProgramType of CredentialCurriculum CodeDepartment or Division
Certificate1305Computer Information & Office Technology

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