SOFTWARE ENGINEERING PROGRAM

The Software Engineering Program is designed for IT and non-IT professionals who are interested in transitioning their careers into programming, software, web and UI development. The program includes practical training, industry certification and job placement support to help professionals secure a job in the software industry.

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Overview

The Software Engineering Program can be taken in either 24 weeks part time or 12 weeks full time and is designed for career-driven professionals to transition into the software development industry. The program includes pre-work, intensive practical training, industry certification and a job outcomes program in collaboration with industry partners. The course content has been tailored to give you the skills that are demanded by businesses in today’s rapidly evolving job market.

Remote learning is available for this program. The interactive remote format enabled by video conferencing technology is a rich and connected experience featuring virtual break-out rooms, shared screens, digital whiteboards, peer to peer collaboration and instructor support.

THE DEMAND FOR TECH TALENT

The opportunity is massive in the United States and around the world. With about 189,200 job openings forecasted each year, on average, over the decade, employment of software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.

 

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette & Institute of Data

Welcome to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Institute of Data's most practical software engineering training program.

Learn how to create interactive web pages with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, connect them with backend databases and develop best practices in software engineering from dedicated software industry professionals.

The Software Engineering Program is a structured training program designed to help you develop the practical skills you will need as a software developer. After completing your Software Engineering Program, you will receive a Software Engineering Certificate of Completion from UL Lafayette and an Institute of Data® Industry Certification.

Hundreds of professionals choose the Institute of Data every year to prepare them for their future career after careful consideration of their desired career progression and to attain maximum return on investment for their education. Leading the future of the profession, the Institute of Data offers a collaborative and successful program, designed to ensure you have the technical and interpersonal skills required to accelerate your career in the software industry.

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Industry training is provided by the Institute of Data, who transform careers and companies for a data-driven world. We focus on accelerated workforce training for the industries of the future, namely cyber security, big data, artificial intelligence and the digital economy. We train professionals to build careers in these industries through our professional education programs and industry networks.

Software Engineering Program

The next program starts

March 10, 2025 (Part-time)

With the practical training program you will...

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Be ready to practice software development

The program is designed to prepare students for real commercial work in the area of software engineering. Our program is focused on practical in-class training, labs and real-life projects to prepare you for the industry.

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Receive the best training and the latest curriculum

The program trainers are actively working in the industry and will teach you how to practice software engineering. The curriculum is developed by the Institute of Data Academic Committee with decades of experience working in data, automation and software engineering.

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Be more attractive to employers

The program results in a UL Lafayette Software Engineering Certificate of Completion and an Institute of Data® Industry Certification which signals to employers that you are ready to join the industry. Your resume and profile will be reviewed by your Job Outcomes team to give you the best possible chance of success.

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Get more support and guidance

Join a valuable industry network with peers and mentors from your cohort. Our dedicated career coaches will guide you on how to effectively connect with employers through targeted industry engagement, job applications, and by participating in industry networking events.

Program structure

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Pre-work

Students complete curated online pre-work designed to prepare every student with the foundational skills required to complete all coursework and training.

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Remote or In Class Training

Students undertake a professional in-classroom course from a team of expert industry trainers from leading consultancies and enterprises to acquire the most sought-after practical training in the country.

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Job outcomes

You will undergo a Job Outcomes Program which will help position you for the best chance of a new job opportunity and/or internal promotion. Land a job in one of the most sought after fields in tech with the guidance of professional career coaches and access to our hiring network.