Software Development Post Graduate Diploma

This Advanced Diploma Certificate Program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in Information Technology and software development across Canada. The program provides a comprehensive foundation in core programming concepts, methodologies, and best practices, equipping students with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for efficient and effective software development.

Students will develop strong logical reasoning and technical competencies, focusing on the critical thinking and programming techniques essential for success in the industry. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through progressively challenging software development projects, real-world exercises, and decision-making scenarios that simulate professional environments.

By the end of the program, graduates will possess a diverse programming skill set, along with the problem-solving and analytical abilities required to thrive in a wide range of software development roles.

CO-OP

As a requirement of this program, students must complete 320 hours of co-op work placement to be eligible for graduation. This structured, hands-on experience is a vital component of the overall education, offering students the opportunity to apply their knowledge in real-world settings. The co-op placement not only serves as a stepping stone into the professional world but also helps build confidence, develop valuable industry connections, and gain practical experience that is highly valued by employers.

JOB ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OPTIONAL)

NACPT offers a free, specialized Job Assistance Program to all graduates, designed to support a successful transition into the software development industry. Through this program, graduates have the opportunity to work closely with an experienced industry career coach who will provide personalized guidance in creating professional resumes, conducting mock interviews, and building connections with industry experts and NACPT alumni.

As part of this initiative, the Career Development Team also offers graduates exclusive access to job opportunities within the software development sector.

As part of the program, the Career Development Team also helps students prepare for real-world interviews and assists them with technical assessments.

Skills Acquired

Following are some of the skills you learn through this program:

• Consult with clients to develop and document program requirements
• Create and optimize content for the program
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to build the program
• Conduct tests and perform security and quality controls
• Develop the architecture and determine hardware and software requirements
• Plan, design, write, modify, and integrate the related code
• Select and organize information for design purposes
• Research and evaluate a variety of software products

This program is Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005