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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World course is designed to bring forth the hidden software designers and architects in individuals. Here the focus is on enhancing and polishing software skills. Since the world is increasingly becoming software-dependent, this course tries to unveil the digital world and its working mechanisms.

The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World by edX is all about creating a space for effective software innovation that fulfils the demands of the future. There is also the practical implementation of the skills developed throughout the programme. This is an introductory-level course. It is a self-paced online programme. There is a special scheme for the participants who belong to poor families. 90% of financial assistance will be provided to them. Da Vinci's talents will be discussed to bring forth these kinds of talents in the participants.

The certification can be shared on all platforms. The candidates can put it in their CV or resume. The candidates can also share The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World certification in their Linkedin profiles. Since the software is highly in demand, its skills will land them in a high-salary industry. Moreover, they can enhance their career further in the software industry. There are 2 self-paced tracks which may be selected by the candidates for finishing the course. The candidates who have enrolled for the verified track will be offered an unlimited period to access the materials but in the case of the audit track, the students will not have unlimited access. They will only be able to study for free in the audit track for a limited period.

The Highlights

Shareable certificate
8 weeks of duration
2-3 hours per week
Self-paced programme with limited audit track
Evaluations happen
Verified by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Introductory level

Programme Offerings

discussion forum
video lectures
Evaluation

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 10746	yes	UC3M

Following are the fee requirements for this course-

The audit track is free. The content can be accessed by everyone wishing to learn about the software.
The verified track offers the certificate but it needs to be paid. The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World fee is Rs. 10746.

The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World fee

Fee category	Amount in INR
Certification	10746

Eligibility Criteria

Education

There is no specific prerequisite. Only that the candidates must have a desire to learn and excel with curious minds.

Certification qualifying details

The certification is valid only for verified track learners. The participants will also have to fulfill certain criteria mentioned in The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World certification course page. The certificate will require the participants to score a minimum grade and successfully complete the video lectures along with the entire certification syllabus

What you will learn

Software development skills

The participants will be equipped with these learnings given down below-

The participants will learn about the Da Vinci talents and their importance in the software world
The importance of a software architect will be emphasized throughout the course.
The importance of capturing essential user needs will be taught in The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World certification syllabus and the emphasis will be on successful planning and building effective software modules.
Here exploration is done in the software design and the methods to test them effectively are taught.
Understanding of the new human-computer interaction is focused on The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World online course. The interaction is shifted towards humans from software who use it.
Inclement of participatory methods in The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World training for effective handling of real-life software innovations.
Identification capability will be enhanced for new capable software modules in the participants

Who it is for

Software Engineer

Those participants who are curious about the software can enrol to learn more.
Those participants who believe in continuous learning even when working in this field can apply may go for The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World programme.
The professionals who have a desire to excel can apply.

Admission Details

The guided steps for admission is given below-

Step 1: The participants will have to click on this given URL-https://www.edx.org/course/the-software-architect-code-building-the-digital-w.

Step 2: For enrolment, the participants will have to register in the edX platform.

Step 3: After registering, then sign in to proceed further.

Step 4: Signing in for The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World online course will lead to the course page. The participants can check their course content properly there.

Step 5: Then click on the ‘Enrol’ tab.

Step 6: The participants will have to choose between the audio track option and the verified track option.

Step 7: The participants can apply for financial aid if required.

The Syllabus

Syllabus
Calendar
Course Staff
Communication with learners
Any questions?

Outline
Introduction
Sensazione talent
Dimostrazione talent
Curiositá talent
Sfumato talent
Arte/Scienza talent
Connessione talent
Interview
Evaluation

Outline
Is software eating the world?
Knowing the values of the digital world
Building organizations with continuous improvement talent
Visual communication
I love my work
High-value team collaboration
Becoming a digital leader
Survival in the digital world
Evaluation

Outline
Do we really need requirements?
Are you sure you know what I want?
You should buy an insurance policy!
What is a requirement? Expressing needs
When to do what with my requirements?
Did you do the right thing right?
Your goal: a specification
Hands-on work
Evaluation

Outline
My precious!
Fight the Not Invented Here (NIH) syndrome
Collaborative building
Composable and reusable software
Incentives: Software Integration and Reuse
Disruptive software with/for reuse
Hands-on work
Evaluation

Outline
Take a look at a software design
Components: The pieces of the software puzzle
Draft, refine, divide and conquer
Data is the feed of your digital solution
Integrating smart things
Integrating services from the cloud
Creating the choreography of your puzzle
What is next?
Evaluation

Outline
Testing? What?
Looking for quality
Components in structure
Components in action
Software as a whole
Trends, Big Data
Looking for perfection
Evaluation

Outline
Computing is everywhere
From computing-centered to human-centered
What humans can and can’t do
What humans want and don’t want to do
What devices and interfaces are for
How can I design the interaction?
Can you help me
Interview
Evaluation

Outline
What is creativity?
How do we fuel our imagination?
Design thinking methods
Testing ideas quickly and iteratively
Putting users in the loop
Working together
Closing the loop putting the control into the user's hands
Interview
Evaluation

Instructors

UC3M Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who are the instructors who will instruct in course?

The instructors are the professors of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. They are Antonio de Amescua, Juan Llorens, Paloma Diaz and Maribel Sanchez Segura.

2: Will the edX platform provide any guidance for login problems?

For login problems, an activation link is sent to the candidate's email address. For further guidance follow the ‘Help Center’ page.

3: What is the prerequisite for this course?

The prerequisite for the course given on the website is some distinctive features such as curiosity, continuous learning, and a desire to excel.

4: Where can I download my certificate?

The candidates can download their certification at the link given in the edX dashboard.

5: Is there any option for a free certificate for audit participants?

The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World certification course is free for all audit participants in all of the edX courses. But for the certificate, an amount needs to be the payment.

6: How long do the participants of self-paced courses will have to wait for the certificate?

The participants of the self-paced courses don’t have to wait for The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World course to the end. They will receive a certificate immediately after they have passed the course.

7: Will the certificate help software engineers in learning anything new?

edX courses are designed with new information and future insights. The software engineers will be benefited from the knowledge of future insights and learn to become better in their field from it.

8: How does the enrolled participants in-turn help edX?

The enrolled participants help edX by paying the required amount for the certificate which in turn helps fund edX. edX uses these funds to provide free education to everyone globally.

9: In which subject this course is based on?

The course is based on computer science.

10: Does edX offer courses in languages other than English?

edX courses offer video transcripts in other native languages in The Software Architect Code: Building the Digital World training. edX is dependent on its donations and is trying to upgrade itself to offer in more languages.