Students learn the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). They learn software requirements collection and analysis, software design and implementation, software testing and deployment, through individual and team exercises.
Students learn the Object-Oriented Modelling techniques and the Unified Modelling Language (UML). They learn how to identify classes and draw their UML diagrams. They learn design patterns and implement their designs using a computer programming language such as Java and C#. They learn software testing techniques such as unit testing and system testing. They learn to use Git for version control.
They also study the fundamentals of software project management using Agile frameworks and SCRUM.
Prerequisites
CSTP 1130 or equivalent, taken prior to or concurrently.
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What you will learn
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Agile software development paradigm
- Software project requirement collection and analysis
- Object-oriented design
- Unified Modelling Language (UML)
- Design patterns in software design
- Develop object-oriented software
- Unit test and system test
- Software deployment
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40910 |
January 6, 2026 to April 14, 2026 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.