[Free] Software Construction And Release

Project Management System – Free Course

Added on May 4, 2025 Teaching & Academics 2 min read

What you’ll learn

Familiarize the Software Life Cycle Models and Software Development Process
identify the process of project life cycle model and process
Illustrate the various techniques for requirements, planning and managing a technology project.
Students learn the highly technical aspects of how software DESIGN is structured and designed to build effective, efficient, and reliable applications

Requirements

No programming experience is needed

Description

This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts and practices of software engineering, focusing on the systematic design, development, and maintenance of software applications. The course covers the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and analysis through to design, implementation, testing, and maintenance. Students will learn both theoretical concepts and practical techniques that can be applied in real-world software development projects.

Testing and Quality Assurance:

Types of software testing: Unit testing, integration testing, system testing, acceptance testing.
Automation tools and frameworks for testing.
Debugging and troubleshooting techniques.
1. Software Maintenance:
  - Types of software maintenance: Corrective, adaptive, perfective, and preventive.
  - Managing software evolution and technical debt.
2. Project Management and Team Collaboration:
  - Agile methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, and Lean.
  - Managing software projects: Time estimation, risk management, and resource allocation.
  - Team dynamics and communication in software engineering.
3. Security and Ethical Considerations:
  - Secure coding practices.
  - Privacy, security, and legal considerations in software development.
  - Ethical issues in software engineering.
    
    Prerequisites:
    - Basic programming knowledge in languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
    - Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
    - Understand and apply the principles of software engineering.
    - Develop and maintain large-scale software systems.
    - Collaborate effectively in teams to produce high-quality software.
    - Design, implement, test, and deploy software applications.
    - Recognize and address ethical, security, and legal issues in software development.