Software Developer
Design, develop, and maintain software applications. Build user interfaces, implement business logic, work with databases, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality software.
$105,000 to $150,000
Typical civilian range for this role at 180 days.
- 24
- Courses
- 339
- Hours of coursework
- 3
- Certifications
- 5
- Program lengths
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60 day program
Software Developer
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Amazon Junior SD Certificate
- Proficient in Java fundamentals & OOP
- Can build desktop applications with data handling
Target salary
$65,000 to $88,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Introduction to Software Development
Understand SDLC, IDE setup, basic Java programming concepts
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Programming with Java
Master Java OOP, methods, error handling, data structures
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Data Structures and Algorithms
Implement data structures, recursion, search & sort algorithms in Java
40 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Database Management with Java and SQL
Relational databases, SQL queries, JDBC, data manipulation with Java
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Full Stack Web Development
Build dynamic web apps with Spring, Spring Boot, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
40 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development
JUnit testing, TDD, BDD, version control with Git/GitHub
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Introduction to Software Engineering
Complete capstone project demonstrating full-stack Java development skills
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
90 day program
Software Developer
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Amazon Junior SD Certificate
- Earns IBM Java Developer Certificate
- Can build full-stack Java apps with Spring Boot
- Proficient in Docker & CI/CD
Target salary
$75,000 to $100,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Introduction to Software Development
Understand SDLC, IDE setup, basic Java programming concepts
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Programming with Java
Master Java OOP, methods, error handling, data structures
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Data Structures and Algorithms
Implement data structures, recursion, search & sort algorithms in Java
40 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Database Management with Java and SQL
Relational databases, SQL queries, JDBC, data manipulation with Java
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Full Stack Web Development
Build dynamic web apps with Spring, Spring Boot, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
40 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development
JUnit testing, TDD, BDD, version control with Git/GitHub
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Introduction to Software Engineering
Complete capstone project demonstrating full-stack Java development skills
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Cloud computing fundamentals and service models
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 9
Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
Linux commands, shell scripting, and server management
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Advanced Git workflows, branching strategies, and open-source collaboration
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Java Programming: Solving Problems with Software
Enterprise Java with Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift
Containerization, orchestration, and cloud deployment
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
120 day program
Software Developer
What you walk out able to do
- Earns IBM Full Stack Cloud Developer Certificate
- Proficient in React, Node.js, Python, Django
- Can deploy cloud-native apps with Kubernetes
- Portfolio of full-stack projects on GitHub
Target salary
$85,000 to $120,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Introduction to Software Engineering
SDLC, programming concepts, architecture patterns
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Web fundamentals, responsive design, Bootstrap
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Version control, branching, pull requests, open source
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Developing Front-End Apps with React
React components, hooks, state management, Redux
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
Server-side JavaScript, REST APIs, async programming
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Python programming, data structures, APIs, web scraping
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask
Build AI web apps with Flask, REST APIs, and AI libraries
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Django Application Development with SQL and Databases
Django ORM, PostgreSQL, database-driven web apps
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 9
Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift
Containerization, orchestration, microservices deployment
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Application Development using Microservices and Serverless
Microservices architecture, serverless computing, CI/CD
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project
Build & deploy a complete cloud-native full-stack application
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Full Stack Software Developer Assessment
Demonstrate mastery through comprehensive technical assessment
6 hoursOpen on Coursera
150 day program
Software Developer
What you walk out able to do
- Earns IBM Full Stack Cloud Developer Certificate
- Earns Vanderbilt AI Agent Developer Specialization
- Can build & deploy intelligent AI agents
- Proficient in prompt engineering & LangChain
Target salary
$95,000 to $138,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Introduction to Software Engineering
SDLC, programming concepts, architecture patterns
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Web fundamentals, responsive design, Bootstrap
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Version control, branching, pull requests, open source
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Developing Front-End Apps with React
React components, hooks, state management, Redux
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
Server-side JavaScript, REST APIs, async programming
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Python programming, data structures, APIs, web scraping
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask
Build AI web apps with Flask, REST APIs, and AI libraries
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Django Application Development with SQL and Databases
Django ORM, PostgreSQL, database-driven web apps
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 9
Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift
Containerization, orchestration, microservices deployment
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Application Development using Microservices and Serverless
Microservices architecture, serverless computing, CI/CD
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project
Build & deploy a complete cloud-native full-stack application
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Full Stack Software Developer Assessment
Demonstrate mastery through comprehensive technical assessment
6 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 13
AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI
Build AI agent frameworks in Python, tool discovery, function calling
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 14
AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python
Multi-agent systems, memory sharing, safety patterns
8 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 15
OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants
Build custom GPTs for domain-specific applications
7 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 16
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
Advanced prompt patterns and LLM interaction techniques
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 17
ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis
Automate data tasks, create documents, and analyze data with AI
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
180 day program
Software Developer
What you walk out able to do
- Earns IBM Full Stack Cloud Developer Certificate
- Earns AI Agent Developer Specialization
- Earns IBM AI Developer Certificate
- Can build AI-powered chatbots & apps
- Job-ready full-stack AI developer
Target salary
$105,000 to $150,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Introduction to Software Engineering
SDLC, programming concepts, architecture patterns
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
Web fundamentals, responsive design, Bootstrap
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Getting Started with Git and GitHub
Version control, branching, pull requests, open source
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Developing Front-End Apps with React
React components, hooks, state management, Redux
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express
Server-side JavaScript, REST APIs, async programming
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Python for Data Science, AI & Development
Python programming, data structures, APIs, web scraping
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Developing AI Applications with Python and Flask
Build AI web apps with Flask, REST APIs, and AI libraries
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Django Application Development with SQL and Databases
Django ORM, PostgreSQL, database-driven web apps
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 9
Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift
Containerization, orchestration, microservices deployment
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Application Development using Microservices and Serverless
Microservices architecture, serverless computing, CI/CD
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Full Stack Application Development Capstone Project
Build & deploy a complete cloud-native full-stack application
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Full Stack Software Developer Assessment
Demonstrate mastery through comprehensive technical assessment
6 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 13
AI Agents and Agentic AI with Python & Generative AI
Build AI agent frameworks in Python, tool discovery, function calling
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 14
AI Agents and Agentic AI Architecture in Python
Multi-agent systems, memory sharing, safety patterns
8 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 15
OpenAI GPTs: Creating Your Own Custom AI Assistants
Build custom GPTs for domain-specific applications
7 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 16
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
Advanced prompt patterns and LLM interaction techniques
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 17
ChatGPT Advanced Data Analysis
Automate data tasks, create documents, and analyze data with AI
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 18
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI fundamentals, machine learning, neural networks, computer vision
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 19
Generative AI: Introduction and Applications
GenAI models, applications, responsible AI practices
8 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 20
Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python
Build AI chatbots, voice assistants, and LLM-powered apps
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 21
Building Generative AI-Powered Applications with Python
Apply GenAI to software engineering workflows and automation
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 22
Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation
Resume building, portfolio presentation, interview preparation
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 23
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Cloud computing fundamentals and service models
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 24
Introduction to Agile Development and Scrum
Apply Agile and Scrum to real software projects
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 25
Software Design and Architecture
Design patterns, SOLID principles, and scalable architecture
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
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24 courses, 339 hours, delivered on Coursera and tracked against your record.
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