The Certificate in Advanced Software Development program is designed for students seeking to enhance their skills as a software developer. The certificate requires completion of four graduate courses in topics such as software development, application development, software testing and maintenance, project management, and others. Students may apply credits earned in the certificate program toward a graduate degree.
Program Overview
The Certificate in Advanced Software Development program is designed for students seeking to enhance their skills as a software developer. Students may apply credits earned in the certificate program toward a graduate degree.
Career Opportunities
An advanced education opens up a variety of career opportunities.
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Expected June, November 2025
Start date
Expected January 2026
College of Computing
10 West 35th Street,
CHICAGO,
Illinois,
60616, United States
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, but the degree does not need to be in an information technology or a computer-related field. Prerequisites may be required for some courses in the certificate program, but the prerequisites will not be applied toward the certificate.
Minimum Test Score Total for Admission without an Illinois Tech English Language Assessment Requirement
Internet TOEFL - 90+
Paper TOEFL - 600+
IELTS - 6.5+
PTE - 63+
Duolingo English Test - 110+
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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