What you will learn in Software Design and Architecture Specialization
Apply design principles, patterns, and architectures to create reusable and flexible software applications and systems.
Express and document the design and architecture of a software system using visual notation.
Evaluate and develop a Java-based Android application through a comprehensive Capstone Project.
Understand and implement object-oriented design principles, design patterns, and software architecture concepts.
Program Overview
Object-Oriented Design
⏳ 17 hours
- Learn object-oriented analysis and design, creating modular, flexible, and reusable software by applying object-oriented design principles and guidelines. Communicate designs using Unified Modeling Language (UML).
Design Patterns
⏳ 15 hours
- Incorporate design patterns to create interactive applications. Gain a foundation for more complex software applications and identify problematic software designs by referencing a catalog of code smells.
Software Architecture
⏳ 9 hours
- Study the ways software architectures are represented, both in UML and other visual tools. Learn about common architectures, their qualities, tradeoffs, and how architectures are evaluated and improved.
Service-Oriented Architecture
⏳ 8 hours
- Understand the principles and practices of service-oriented architecture (SOA), including how to design and implement services that are scalable, reusable, and maintainable.
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Job Outlook
Completing this specialization prepares you for roles such as Software Architect, Software Engineer, or Systems Designer.
The skills acquired are applicable across various industries that utilize software development and architecture practices.
Enhance your employability by gaining practical experience in designing and architecting software systems.
Specification: Software Design and Architecture Specialization
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