About

Software Development Certificate

Technology is a key foundation for most organizations, and the need for people who can build those technologies continues to grow. The Software Development Certificate courses will equip you with the basics of creating software solutions, from key programming concepts to database management skills to architecting a full-stack application. Learn the foundations of developing software, and get ready to join teams that are building cutting-edge technologies.

You Will Learn:

  • Foundational software development skills and techniques using programming languages commonly used in the industry.
  • Skills in data management, including SQL and data modeling.
  • How to architect and develop client and server software that communicate together.
  • How to deploy a full-stack software application on a commonly used cloud service.

Who Should Register?

  • Entrepreneurs of new business ventures who want to build the technology that those ventures will depend on.
  • Employees at any level of organizations who want to participate in developing internal or external technologies.
  • Leaders from any industry who want to be able to communicate with software developers and better understand how those technologies are built.

Price: $3000

You Will Learn:

  • Foundational software development skills and techniques using programming languages commonly used in the industry.
  • Skills in data management, including SQL and data modeling.
  • How to architect and develop client and server software that communicate together.
  • How to deploy a full-stack software application on a commonly used cloud service.

Who Should Register?

  • Entrepreneurs of new business ventures who want to build the technology that those ventures will depend on.
  • Employees at any level of organizations who want to participate in developing internal or external technologies.
  • Leaders from any industry who want to be able to communicate with software developers and better understand how those technologies are built.

Price: $3000

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You'll be at the top of our list the next time this course is offered!

Dates & Time to Completion

Sept. 30, 2024 - Mar. 21, 2025.

Four 6-week courses.

Class Format

Online content.

1 weekly hybrid class (in-person or via Teams) on Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).

Requirements

2-3 hours of coursework per week.

1 assignment due each week.

Final project at the end of each 6-week course.

Priority Registration Deadline

Registration will open again soon. Join the mailing list to be notified. 

Meet Your Instructor

Pete Tucker, Ph.D.

Pete Tucker has been active in the software industry for over 30 years. He started his career at Microsoft after receiving his bachelor's degree in math and computer science. He was part of the team that developed the first versions of Microsoft Access and then moved to a team developing data components for Internet Explorer. After eight years at Microsoft, he returned to school and earned his Ph.D. in computer science from Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. He has been a professor of computer science at Whitworth for 21 years and has done consulting work for a number of Spokane technology companies, including current work for Drip7 and N2X.

Guest Speakers

Guest speakers vary from year to year. In 2023, we heard from:

  • Ethan Wolcott, Software Developer, Limelyte.
  • Kat Villamil, Senior Manager, Data, P.volve.
  • Shane Snediker, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Gaggle.
  • Lee Steensland, Quality Assurance Manager, F5.
  • Randie Douse, VP, Human Resources, Treasury4.

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