Develop Your Skill Set in Software Engineering
- Complete in 12 months
- Learn from a curriculum co-developed with Amazon Technical Academy
- Credits may apply to an SNHU degree (if eligible)
- Tuition: $20,000
- Financial options available, including Federal Student Aid
- Flexible scheduling
Program Overview
If you’re curious about the world of coding, then you may find software engineering to be fascinating as well.
Software engineering involves designing, building, testing and troubleshooting, and maintaining software. It’s a radically growing, broad field with the opportunity to both problem solve and be creative, which makes software development a desirable career.
To prepare those who want to break into software development, Kenzie Academy offers a Software Engineering with Specialization in Backend Java program, co-developed with Amazon Technical Academy. In this Java software engineering certificate program, you can become proficient in researching, designing, developing and maintaining cloud-enabled software applications, computer systems and databases — with an emphasis on Java.
Java, a backend, server-side language, is essential to learn in software engineer programs. It’s one of the most popular programming languages used for developing applications and solving business problems. It's a well-documented language, so by learning Java, you’ll be able to access many resources. You will further gain a strong foundation for developing a systematic approach to problem solving since Java is an object-oriented programming language.
Career Outlook
The tech field is currently experiencing a shortage of tech talent equipped with in-demand technical skills. As a result, tech professionals like software engineers are in high demand and jobs are opening up at a rapid pace as companies are increasingly investing in technology initiatives.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer and information technology-related occupations is expected to grow by 13% by 2030, which is faster than the average for all occupations.1
Also, because the software engineering bootcamp includes a specialization in Java backend development, you will be prepared to pursue Java-related opportunities. These are increasing as Java is a widely used and top programming language. A foundation in Java further instills a technical mindset to learn other object-oriented programming languages, which can open doors to other tech roles and career advancement.
As experience increases, you may be able to pursue work in positions like Java backend developer, DevOps engineer, solutions architect, scrum master and business analyst.
Courses & Curriculum
In addition to learning Java, Kenzie Academy’s software engineering curriculum, co-developed with Amazon industry experts, focuses on:
- Navigating the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Collaboration as members of Agile Scrum teams to complete software projects with real-world relevance
- Service design architecture and AWS Lambda functions for project implementations
- Creating software systems to implement advanced logic, store and process data, and integrate with various services to solve complex problems
- Finding efficient solutions with systemic, disciplined and measurable approaches
- “Thinking and working as an engineer” skills, technical interview prep and mentoring
Courses are divided into two sequences: Software Engineering Foundations and Introduction to Java (Months 1-3) and Java Concepts (Months 4-12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I learn more about Kenzie Academy, the program and tuition?
Visit Kenzie Academy where you can get program details and find information about the cost of tuition, payment options and more.
What is Amazon Technical Academy?
Amazon Technical Academy (ATA) is an upskilling program designed to provide technical skills training for Amazon associates who want to transition and advance into the role of software development engineers (SDE) at Amazon.
Kenzie Academy’s Software Engineering program, co-developed with ATA, is now available to our learners. You will learn from a curriculum developed by Amazon software engineers who prepare relevant coursework to meet industry demands and employer needs.
You may qualify for a software development engineer position at Amazon; however, a job is not guaranteed. Kenzie Academy’s programs do include a career curriculum designed to prepare learners for the technical side of interviewing and job search prep.
What is the difference between Java certification or Java programming certification and a Java certificate?
At Kenzie Academy, learners will earn a Software Engineering - Backend Development Certificate and not Java developer certification. The software engineering certificate is awarded by Kenzie Academy from Southern New Hampshire University and documents that the graduate has completed the required coursework and received the proper training to work in the tech area. A certificate is like an academic credential, but it does not certify the graduate.
Professional certifications serve as standardized credentials. With a certification, an individual is certified to work in a specific field. Certifications typically require education and passing an exam and indicate that the individual has met industry standards.
Is a Java certificate worth it?
A Java certificate for software engineering provides aspiring software engineers, Java backend developers and other related roles with the technical skills training to pursue a career in software development — a high-demand tech area significant in every industry.
Earning a software engineering certificate from Kenzie Academy is also a worthwhile investment because you will learn software engineering concepts and develop Java backend web development skills in only 12 months. The program is shorter than a traditional degree program, yet longer than a typical software engineering bootcamp. This means you have the time to fully comprehend concepts and practice real-world learning.
You can also save money by not having to pay for a 4-year degree. To help make education even more affordable, Kenzie Academy offers financial options, including Federal Student Aid (grants and loans).
References
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1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm (viewed March 7, 2022). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.