Software Development | State Fair Community College

Software Development at SFCC

If you enjoy solving problems, building applications, and creating technology that makes a difference, the Software Development program at SFCC can help you develop the skills needed for a successful career in software development. Through hands-on projects and real-world programming experiences, you'll learn how to design, build, test, and maintain modern software applications while developing the technical expertise employers seek.

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Professional Certificate in Software Development

Build Your Future in Software Development

Whether you're launching a career in software development or expanding your programming skills, the Software Development program provides practical, career-focused training that prepares you for today's technology industry. Building on foundational programming knowledge, students develop advanced coding skills, explore database management and systems analysis, and gain experience using modern software development tools and AI-assisted programming techniques. By graduation, you'll have a portfolio of completed projects that demonstrates your skills to employers.

Build advanced programming skills through hands-on software development projects.

Learn object-oriented programming, software design, debugging, and application development techniques.
Develop database management and systems analysis skills used in modern software development.
Gain experience integrating AI-assisted programming tools into the software development process.
Learn networking fundamentals that support today's connected applications.
Build user-focused applications using contemporary programming tools and development workflows.
Create a professional portfolio that showcases your technical skills and completed software projects.
Strengthen problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills through real-world development experiences.
Prepare for careers as a software developer, application programmer, junior software engineer, or other programming professional.
Earn a stackable credential that prepares you for continued education and advancement in the rapidly evolving technology industry.

Deaven Kaiser
Computer Sciences Coordinator
(660) 596-7460
dkaiser@sfccmo.edu

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Hopkins Student Services Center
(660) 530-5833
admissions@sfccmo.edu

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