Certificate or Diploma in Software Development
Practical, hands-on experience in every step of the software development.
Your Future… Our Focus
Advanced Certificate and Advanced Diploma in Computing: Software Development Career Opportunities
The Advanced Certificate and the Advanced Diploma in Computing programs aim to equip students with the necessary skills required to follow a career within the computing field at a junior or higher level. The types of opportunities include: Programmer, Junior Programmer, Engineer, Software Engineer, Database administrator, Back-End Developer.What you will learn
Our Software Development programs will teach you all you need to know about computer systems, computer science fundamentals, object-oriented programming languages, object-oriented analysis and design, rapid application development, SQL database design, and web development. You will learn to develop small scale stand-alone applications and much more.
Start with the 1 year Certificate program and get right to work or stay for another year and earn your diploma for even more career opportunities!
Industry Experienced Instructors
Focus College instructors work in the IT, so they have the most up-to-date knowledge to teach you what it needed in the industry.
Study on campus or from home!
Our students have the choice to study in Kelowna or Surrey. Both cities are amazing locations to live, work and study. Campus tours are always available by appointment. Or you can study from home!
Join an in-demand industry that can't get enough workers
“Canada is facing a shortage of 200,000 programmers and other IT professionals. It’s a great time to get into the technology sector.”
- Statistics Canada
“I had a job at a tech company even before I graduated from Focus College.”
- Colby Boettcher, ACSD Graduate
Strong Graduate Ties
Focus College graduates receive unlimited graduate support. We are proud to have alumni that stay in touch with us and we encourage all to keep in touch and provide updates on their accomplishments.
Work-focused training
We offer leading edge training that is second to none. This helps students gain the skills they need to help them succeed in further academics or find the right employment based on their training and professional goals.
Fast Track Your Career or Continue Your Education
Whether you are interested in a 1 year Certificate or a 2 year Diploma Program, we have something to meet your needs.
Smaller Student Community
Size does matter! Smaller class sizes can make a huge difference in your success. Don’t become just a number and get lost in the crowd somewhere else.
Individualized Attention
Our instructors can provide one-on-one attention to students to enable them to better succeed in their training. And all of this is included at no extra charge!