Western's IT-Software Development with Applied AI program prepares you to build software solutions with a focus on real-world business applications. You'll learn programming, database design, and application development using languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SQL, and C#.
You'll also learn how to test, deploy, maintain, and monitor software applications (known as 'DevOps'), including version control and collaboration tools used in software development. The program covers cloud computing fundamentals and has a heavy emphasis on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a responsible way to maximize learning and productivity. Real-world projects help you build teamwork and problem-solving skills.
When you finish, you'll be ready for entry-level jobs like software engineer, web developer, or software tester. You can also continue your education through transfer agreements with schools like Viterbo University and UW-Stout.
