Certiport - IT Specialist - Software Development

Duration

Duration:

Only 5 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

1.7.2024 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated 5-day Certiport IT Specialist - Software Development course, you’ll learn a broad range of entry-level IT skills in software development.

Audience

The Information Technology Specialist program is a way for individuals to validate foundational IT skills sought after by employers. The IT Specialist program is aimed at candidates who are considering or just beginning a path to a career in information technology.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 5-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

The course will provide students with an understanding of the following:

Core Programming Concepts

  • Describe computer storage and data types
  • Construct and analyse algorithms and flowcharts to solve programming problems
  • Incorporate error handling into applications or modules
  • Construct and analyse code based on functional programming patterns

Software Development Principles

  • Describe software development lifecycles (SDLC) management
  • Interpret application specifications
  • Construct and analyse code that uses algorithms and data structures
  • Describe the purpose of version control systems
  • Describe secure coding concepts

Object-Oriented Programming

  • Construct and analyse web applications
  • Describe and configure web hosting
  • Describe and configure web services
  • Describe and identify architectural patterns

Databases

  • Design and normalise a database
  • Construct, analyse and optimise ANSI SQL queries
  • Manage transactions
  • Describe database access methods
  • Describe types of NoSQL databases

Exam Track

As part of your accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

35 - 45 MCQ

Duration - 50 Minutes

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Candidates for this exam are seeking to prove core software development skills, including object-oriented programming, web applications, and databases.

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

Candidates should have at least 150 hours of instruction or hands-on experience with concepts related to programming, software development, object-oriented programming, web applications, and databases.

To be successful on the test, the candidate is also expected to have the following perquisite knowledge and skills:

  • 8th grade reading skills
  • Algebra II
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • At least one object-oriented language (C#, Java, C++)
  • SQL queries, XML, JSON

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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