School: Fanshawe College
Program:Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op)
Program | Software and Information Systems Testing (Co-op) | Faculty | School of Information Technology |
Credential | Ontario College Graduate Certificate | Duration | 30 Weeks |
Starting Month | September, January, May | Co-op opportunities | Yes |
Program Description:
Know it. Understand it. Test it. Communicate it. Knowledge of software and hardware is important, and in today's fast-paced information technology world, making sure everything is running smoothly is essential to running an effective operation. You'll emerge from the Software and Information Systems Testing program with a better understanding of the testing paradigms and methods associated with IT and software development. You'll understand software and hardware, how to ensure quality control and how to use project management approaches and business analysis techniques.
You'll gain broad skills but get in-demand skills that you can pair with any of the other diplomas offered in the School of Information Technology. You'll learn how to write external test scripts and the different methods used to figure out the experience of the end-user, from bug testing to reporting. You'll graduate with practical experience in project management, leadership and security testing.
Advantages:
This program is aimed at providing the student a better understanding of the testing paradigms and methodologies associated with Information Technology and Software development. Information Systems Testing involves a balanced understanding of Software and Hardware, Quality Assurance methodologies, Project Management approaches and Business Analysis techniques. As a comprehensive program, this graduate certificate will be broad in nature but ready students for the in-demand field of quality assurance and Quality Control. This one-year program has one co-op work term, giving student valuable hands on experience practicing their newly acquired skills with our local industry partners.
Admission Requirement:
A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above
Tuition Fees:
Canadian students
Program Code and Level | SST2 Level 1 | SST2 Level 2 |
Total Fees due per Term | $2,674.61 | $2,674.61 |
Tuition Fee | $2,008.59 | $2,008.59 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $616.02 | $616.02 |
Additional Program Fees | $50.00 | $50.00 |
International students
Program Code and Level | SST2 Level 1 | SST2 Level 2 |
Total Fees due per Term | $7,834.11 | $7,834.11 |
Tuition Fee | $6,885.00 | $6,885.00 |
Mandatory Non-Tuition Fees | $899.11 | $899.11 |
Additional Program Fees | $50.00 | $50.00 |
Career
Graduates will build skills useful with numerous sectors (software design, games design, help desk, business analysis, management consulting and customer help) within the information technology industry and will gain practical experience in one or more of those sectors. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to assume quality assurance testing roles and ultimately management positions in the technology industry.
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