Advanced Program in Software Development

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Have you been working as a software developer for a few years and find that you need more advanced skills for your current position or to get ahead? The Advanced Program in Software Development offers a mix of instruction in software development and software management skills, including software languages, technology management, systems analysis, databases and data analysis.

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Live Online format allows you to take classes from anywhere with an internet connection. Classroom sections will be taught in this format through Spring 2021. Learn more about this format.

Beginning August 15, 2020, you must have a Zoom account to participate.

Many schools are now accepting transfer credit for online coursework, including health and sciences programs. Check with your institution before enrolling.

Courses

Programming Courses

Minimum Required

4 Academic Unit(s)

Maximum Allowed

4 Academic Unit(s)

The curriculum comprises 8 semester units. Students must take a minimum of 4 semester units from the Programming category, a minimum of 2 semester units from the Data and Databases category, and up to 2 semester units of electives in technology or information management. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable program registration fee.

EL ENG X436.2 Java: Discovering Its Power

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
COMPSCI X433.9 Mastering Python

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
EL ENG X412.1 C++ Programming

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
COMPSCI X404.1 Data Structures and Algorithms

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
COMPSCI X418.2 Software Design Patterns

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available

Data and Databases Courses

Minimum Required

2 Academic Unit(s)

Maximum Allowed

2 Academic Unit(s)

COMPSCI X459.5 Machine Learning and Deep Learning With Spark

Units / CEUs
2

Status
Not Available
COMPSCI X460 Practical Machine Learning (With R)

Units / CEUs
2

Delivery Options
Online

Status
Available
EL ENG X480.1 Programming With R

Units / CEUs
2

Status
Not Available
COMPSCI X433.3 Python for Data Analysis and Scientific Computing

Units / CEUs
2

Status
Not Available

Certificate and Program Policies

Program Staff

Sean Butcher

Program Director

Technology and Engineering

Contact Information

To contact the department office, email extension-techeng@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4151.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for the Advanced Program in Software Development, but you should have two or more years of experience of programming in at least one language.

Curriculum Requirements

The curriculum comprises 8 semester units: 4 semester units from the Programming category, courses from at least two Core Categories and up to two semester units of electives. Candidates must pay a nonrefundable program registration fee.

You must maintain an overall minimum 2.5 grade point average, with a grade of C or better in each course. All coursework must be completed within five years.

How to Register

By registering, you declare your intention to complete the curriculum. To register online for the Advanced Program in Software Development, complete these two steps:

Submit the online registration, and complete your student account profile if you are a new student.
Pay the nonrefundable registration fee through your shopping cart. Please allow 3–5 business days for the registration to appear in your student account.

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The program has an estimated total cost of $2,900 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

Certificate and Award Request

Once you have completed the coursework, notify UC Berkeley Extension that you have completed the curriculum and request your Award of Completion. Send an email to extension-techeng@berkeley.edu or call (510) 642-4151. After your records have been reviewed, verified and approved (usually within two to three weeks), your Award of Completion will be mailed to you.