Developer to Software Architect

Course fee

Cost: R4 000.00

Deposit: R1 000.00

Monthly instalment: R750.00 x 4

Duration: You will have Skillsoft access to this course for 12 months. The average time required to work through the syllabus is:

• 40 courses (52h 26m) / 4 labs (28h)
• Optional additional resources are available to enhance your learning in your own time.

About the course

Course code: C01083

Course overview:

• Track 1: Developer
• Track 2: Database Developer
• Track 3: Full Stack Developer
• Track 4: Software Architect

What are Aspire Journeys?

Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:

• A clear starting point across the roles and responsibilities of tomorrow.
• Exercises for on-the-job applications to put what you’ve learned into practice.
• Verifiable, shareable, and portable digital badges so you can celebrate accomplishments along the way.
• A diverse array of learning tools from the books to audiobooks to video courses, and more.

The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.

Modules and topics covered:

Track 1: Developer

• Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Working With Binary Trees
• Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Solving Binary Tree Problems
• Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Working with Binary Search Trees
• Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Sorting & Searching Algorithms
• Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Working with the Binary Heap
• Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Getting Started with Graphs
• Advanced Data Structures & Algorithms in Java: Working with Graph Algorithms
• Multithreading and Concurrency in Java: Introduction to Concurrent Programming
• Multithreading and Concurrency in Java: Spawning & Launching Threads
• Multithreading and Concurrency in Java: Thread Synchronization & Locks
• Multithreading and Concurrency in Java: Concurrency & the Producer-Consumer Problem
• Multithreading and Concurrency in Java: Objects for Concurrent Programming
• Multithreading and Concurrency in Java: Scaling a Multithreaded Application
• Advanced Data Structures and Multithreading in Java
• Final Exam: Developer

Track 2: Database Developer

• JDBC: An Introduction to Java Database Connectivity
• JDBC: Executing Statements
• JDBC: Working with ResultSets & Query Batches
• JDBC: RowSet
• JDBC: Advanced Topics
• Java Persistence API: Getting Started With JPA & Hibernate
• Java Persistence API: Configuring Fields & Performing CRUD Operations
• Java Persistence API: Mapping & Configuring Relationships
• Java Persistence API: Embedding Collections & Managing Cascade Operations
• Java Persistence API: Executing Queries & Managing the Entity Lifecycle
• Database Developer
• Final Exam: Database Developer

Track 3: Full Stack Developer

• The Spring Web MVC Framework: Getting Started
• The Spring Web MVC Framework: Handling Requests & Errors
• The Spring Web MVC Framework: Working With Forms & Files
• The Spring Web MVC Framework: Building Web Applications & REST APIs
• Spring Boot Microservices: Getting Started
• Spring Boot Microservices: Asynchronous Methods, Schedulers, & Forms
• Spring Boot Microservices: Building RESTful API Services
• Spring Boot Microservices: Advanced Microservices & Securing Web Applications
• Final Exam: FSD Developer

Track 4: Software Architect

• The Redis In-memory Data Store: An Introduction to Redis
• The Redis In-memory Data Store: Data Structures
• The Redis In-memory Data Store: Messaging & Streaming
• The Redis In-memory Data Store: Working With Redis Clients
• The Redis In-memory Data Store: Administering a Redis Server
• Final Exam: Software Architect

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have some experience in the lab or field.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Short course

Industry partner: Skillsoft

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.