CertPREP courseware

This self-paced CertPREP IT Specialist – Software Development course covers the concepts, principles, and elements that are essential for web applications, including algorithms, functional programming patterns, databases, and various programming languages. You'll also learn important software development principles and how to put them into practice in each stage of software development.

After completing the course, you'll be well prepared to enroll in more advanced software development training such as a software boot camp or computer science degree programs.

Course components:

• eBooks
• Training lab
• Videos
• Practice test

Duration: Approximately 24 hours of primary course content. Each learner will progress at their own rate.

Audience:

This foundational course is designed for learners who want to understand what software development entails and whether it is a good career path. If you're employed in HR or management in a software development company, you could also benefit from this course as you will learn the terminology developers commonly use.

Prerequisites: Candidates are expected to have some experience with C# and ANSI SQL.

Required course materials: Self-paced CertPREP courseware for IT Specialist – Software Development

Course objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:  

• Solve programming problems using algorithms and flowcharts
• Understand the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Translate project requirements into code deliverables
• Correctly use encapsulation within classes for secure coding
• Identify the elements within a website application architecture
• Query a database

Exam voucher

After completing the CertPREP courseware, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test!

The IT Specialist Software Development Exam Voucher allows you to validate your new skills and take the next step on your journey to becoming a tech professional.

The IT Specialist Software Development exam maximum time length is 50 minutes to complete the exam. The estimated number of questions that will be on your IT Specialist Software Development exam is between 35 and 45 questions. 

Special Instructions for IT Specialist Vouchers

After you place your order, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail. Once payment is processed you will receive a second e-mail that will include your IT Specialist exam voucher number—you need this number to register for your exam. It is important that you provide a valid e-mail address and that your system does not block messages from Pearson.com.

Vouchers purchased are only for use in the country you select. Vouchers expire twelve months from date of purchase. Exams can be scheduled and taken online or at a Pearson VUE test center on or before the expiration date of the voucher(s). The specific expiration date will be sent with the voucher number via email. All sales of exam vouchers are final, no exceptions.


Note: Due to pricing limitations, this voucher is currently unavailable in the following countries: Aland Islands, Bouvet Island, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Gibraltar, Greenland, Guernsey, Iceland, Iraq, Isle of Man, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Northern Mariana Islands, Norway, Poland, South Georgia / Sandwich Islands, Sweden, and Vatican City State.