Software Engineering is a 2 years Diploma examined by City and Guilds.
| View institutions offering this programAbout Software Engineering
This diploma course in software engineering offers knowledge and skills in a range of computer skills to ensure learners can provide solutions to a dynamic world.
The course deals with the processes, methodologies, techniques, and tools of developing high-quality software systems in a cost-effective manner.
The course is tailored to meet the high demand for software engineers among the fastest-growing ICT profession in Kenya and beyond.
Career Opportunities
- Software application developer
- Information security analyst
- Software Engineer
- Computer systems manager
- Database Administrator
Learning Outcomes
- The graduates will learn technical, methodological and organizational skills; they will subsequently build a foundation to go on and lead major projects in software engineering in many industrial and commercial sectors.
- The graduates will have up to date knowledge and skills in the fundamental concepts of software engineering and computing
- Graduates will gain skills needed to design software that is user-friendly, affordable, and easy to maintain.
Entry requirements for Software Engineering
KCSE D plain
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The diploma in software engineering provides a knowledge base that applies both computer science and engineering principles and practices to the creation, operation, and maintenance of software systems.
The programme sets to provide student with hands-on knowledge in software engineering concepts, analysis, designing, project management, testing, and development with an additional practical programming environment.