The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Software Engineering Specialization
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Software Engineering Specialization

Getting Started as a Software Engineer. Master techniques and skills to plan, design, implement, test, and maintain software systems.

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Intermediate level

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2 months at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(318 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
2 months at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • The principal tasks of software project managers.

    Software Engineering skill and techniques being used in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

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Taught in English
20 practice exercises

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  • Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
  • Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
  • Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
  • Earn a career certificate from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unified Modeling Language
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Functional Requirement
Category: System Requirements
Category: Software Development
Category: Project Planning
Category: Systems Development Life Cycle
Category: Systems Analysis
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Project Management
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Software Systems
Category: Object Oriented Design

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Software Testing
Category: Unified Modeling Language
Category: Software Development Methodologies
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Integration Testing
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Secure Coding
Category: Acceptance Testing
Category: Debugging
Category: Agile Methodology
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Project Management
Category: System Implementation
Category: User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Category: Test Case

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Systems Analysis
Category: Systems Design
Category: Software Design Patterns
Category: Software Design
Category: Software Quality Assurance
Category: Object Oriented Design
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Quality Assurance
Category: Unified Modeling Language
Category: Software Architecture
Category: Process Driven Development
Category: Project Planning
Category: Project Management

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Instructor

Kenneth W T Leung
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
7 Courses213,537 learners

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