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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

Mastering the Software Engineering Interview is an intermediate-level online training programme that will help software engineers to prepare for the professional interview and get hired into a fine position. Mastering the Software Engineering Interview Certification Course is one of the programmes of Object Oriented Java Programming: Data Structures and Beyond Specialization that can be completed within approximately 21 hours.

Mastering the Software Engineering Interview Certification Syllabus will provide you with tips, and techniques to crack a software engineer interview at the topmost tech companies through examples and practices along with the knowledge of coding and programming. Provided by Coursera, Mastering the Software Engineering Interview Certification by Coursera will render the learners with subtitles in different languages including Arabic, German, Russian, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese (European), Italian and Vietnamese.

The Highlights

Provided by Coursera
Offered by the University of California San Diego
Self-Paced Learning Option
100% Online Course
Intermediate level course.
Around 21 Hours to Complete
Flexible Deadlines
Shareable Certificate
Financial Aid Available

Programme Offerings

English videos with multiple subtitles
Shareable Certificate
Financial aid available
Shareable Certificates
Self-Paced Learning Option
Course Videos & Readings
practice quizzes
Graded Assignments with peer feedback
graded Quizzes with feedback

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	UC San DiegoCoursera

The learners of the online course will have two different methods of enrolment. They are: audit mode and enrolling in the course by paying the fee. Mastering the Software Engineering Interview Certification Fee will be specified depending on the number of months the learners want to devote time to the online course.

Mastering the Software Engineering Interview Fee Structure

Duration	Amount in INR
1 Month	INR 3,992

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

By the end of the Mastering the Software Engineering Interview Training, the learners will have the opportunity to explore:

Live Coding
Programming Interview
Algorithms
Problem Solving

Who it is for

Software Engineer

Mastering the Software Engineering Interview Classes is highly recommended for the professionals like Engineer and Software Engineer to prepare for the corporate interview.

Admission Details

Step 1 -Register and sign in at https://www.coursera.org

Step 2 -Look for the online course ‘Mastering the Software Engineering Interview’ offered by the University of California San Diego.

Step 2 -Kickstart the online programme by choosing the option ‘Enroll’.

The Syllabus

Videos

Course Introduction
Course Goals
Why Soft Skills?
Google engineers share their stories
The Application Process
Preparing for the Interview
Researching the Company
Effective Resumes
Resume critique recap
People Involved
What is a technical phone screen or interview?
What Is an In-Person Interview?
When I struggled: Overcoming a tough interview experience
The value of your introduction
Good and bad example introductions

Readings

Prerequisites and how to get the most out of this course
After completing this course, you will be able to...
By the end of this week, you will be able to...
Interview prep resources
Congratulations and quiz answers

Practice Exercises

Where do you want to start?
Preparing for the interview
Resume critique
Your experience
Where do you want to go next?
End of Week Quiz

Reading

Screen and video recording tips

Practice Exercises

Introductions (self-assessment)

Videos

Welcome and Introduction to Live Coding
Cold Live Coding Assignment Walkthrough
Sample demonstrating key pitfalls
Talking Through Processes
Getting Started
Getting Stuck and Recovering from Mistakes
Correctness and Testing
A Very Good Phone Interview
When I struggled: a first technical phone interview
Imposter Syndrome and Stereotype Threat
Growth mindset
Imposter Syndrome Gallery

Readings

By the end of this week, you will be able to...
Resources for finding problems to practice with
Growth Mindset and Stereotype Threat: Additional Information and Resources

Practice Exercises

Cold Live Coding Assignment
Your evaluation criteria
Self-assessment
Imposter syndrome and growth mindset
Live coding assignment, take 2
Live coding take 2, self assessment

Videos

Welcome and Introduction to Personal Narrative
Sample Pitch, Broadly Technical
Sample Pitch, Non-Technical
Sample Pitch, Technical
Personal Narrative: Key Aspects
Making the Problem Compelling
Common Pitfall: Mixing Problem and Solution
Common Pitfall: Assuming Too Much
Presenting Your Solution
Common Pitfall: In the Weeds
Common Pitfall: Chronology
Visual Aids
Eye Contact, Speaking, and Projecting Excitement
When I struggled: A surprising discovery
Responding to Your Audience
Describing a group project

Reading

By the end of this week, you will be able to...

Practice Exercises

Planning your narrative

Video

Assignment Overview

Practice Exercises

Describe your work

Videos

Welcome to algorithmic problem solving
Algorithmic problem solving and interviews
Case study: introduction
Case study: a first solution
Case study: working at the whiteboard
Case study: going deeper
Case study: next steps
When I struggled: dealing with nerves
In the real world: career advice
Evaluation criteria
Highlights from a good mock interview
Pitfalls in a bad mock interview
What's next?
End of course message
Appendix: full-length mock phone interview
Appendix: full-length mock bad in-person interview
Appendix: full-length mock good in-person interview

Readings

By the end of this week, you will be able to...
Study notes
Evaluation questions
Interview Question Solutions--DON'T PEEK
Additional Resources

Practice Exercises

Your experience
Evaluating the mock interviews
Solving algorithmic problems on the fly: Part 1
Record your live problem-solving session
Solving Algorithmic Problems on the Fly: Part 2 (self-assessment)

Instructors

UC San Diego Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Which university developed and offered the Mastering the Software Engineering Interview online course for learners and professionals?

University of California San Diego is the university that developed and offers the online certification programme.

2: Who are professors who prepared and tutored the Mastering the Software Engineering Interview online certification?

The professors who prepared and taught the online course are Mia Minnes, Leo Porter and Christine Alvarado.

3: In which mode the learners can pursue the online interview preparation course?

The candidates, especially the software engineers, can take the course entirely in online mode and at their pace.

4: What is the fee structure of the Mastering the Software Engineering Interview online course?

The free structure of the course will differ based on how much duration the learners intend to be on the course. The month-wise fee structure is provided in the fee section above.

5: Which skill level candidates the interview prep course is designed for?

The online software engineering interview preparation course is designed for the intermediate-level audience.