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Software Engineering Fundamentals

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Course

Software Engineering Fundamentals

Build a strong foundation in software engineering and understand how modern applications are designed, developed, tested, and deployed. Explore essential concepts, tools, and career pathways in this in-demand field and take the first step toward a successful software engineering career.

Self-Paced

Mentored

Beginner

Duration

4 weeks
3–4 hours/week

Fee

$150

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This course is part of a program:

IBM Python Full Stack Developer Professional Certificate

If you wish, you can enroll for the program also or enroll this course individually.

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Nearly every industry today relies on software to innovate, scale, and compete, making software engineering one of the most in-demand career paths globally. This beginner-friendly course introduces learners to the core principles, processes, and practices used in modern software development, with no prior programming experience required.

You will explore the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), common software development methodologies such as Agile, and the roles and responsibilities within software engineering teams. The course also introduces fundamental programming concepts, development tools, software stacks, and deployment environments, helping you understand how applications are built from idea to production.

Through hands-on labs and guided activities, you will gain practical exposure to programming basics, including writing simple programs and working within an interactive development environment. Insights from experienced software engineers provide a real-world perspective on career paths, required skillsets, and daily responsibilities, helping you confidently explore opportunities in software engineering or collaborate more effectively with technical teams.

This course comprises 5 purposely designed modules that take you on a carefully defined learning journey.

It is a self-paced course, which means it is not run to a fixed schedule with regard to completing modules. It is anticipated that if you work 3-4 hours per week, you will complete the course in 4 weeks. However, as long as the course is completed by the end of your enrollment, you can work at your own pace. And dont worry, youre not alone! You will be encouraged to stay connected with your learning community through the course discussion space.

The materials for each module are accessible from the start of the course and will remain available for the duration of your enrollment. Methods of learning and assessment will include discussion space, videos, reading material, quizzes, hands-on labs, quizzes and final assignment.

Once you have successfully completed the course, you will earn your IBM Certificate.

You will be able to:

Explain the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and apply its phases to real-world software projects.
Identify and use common software development tools, technologies, and application stacks.
Understand fundamental programming concepts, including variables, loops, and conditional logic.
Compare compiled and interpreted programming languages and identify their use cases.
Describe basic software architecture, design principles, and deployment approaches.
Relate technical and soft skills to different software engineering roles and career paths.

Beginners exploring software engineering as a potential career path
Career starters or career switchers looking to enter the technology industry
Professionals who want to understand how software development teams operate
Non-technical roles that collaborate closely with software engineering teams

Basic computer literacy

Course Outline

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