Issued 29 December 2025
• Software engineering fundamentals and principles • Programming concepts and logic • Software development life cycle (SDLC) • Object-oriented and modular design concepts • Version control and collaborative development • Software testing and quality assurance basics • Debugging, maintenance, and documentation • Basic system design and architecture concepts • Ethical, professional, and secure coding practices
Upon successful completion of this professional diploma, learners will be able to: • Understand core software engineering principles and workflows • Apply programming concepts to build functional software solutions • Follow structured software development life cycle processes • Collaborate effectively using version control tools • Test, debug, and improve software applications • Apply best practices for maintainable and secure code • Demonstrate foundational competence for entry-level software engineering roles
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