• The  Graduate Certificate in Computer Software and Database Development at Loyalist College is a 2-year program.
  • As a graduate of Loyalist’s full-time Computer Software & Database Development post-graduate program, students will become fluent in contemporary software development languages and methodologies while building deep content knowledge and database expertise.
  • Computer software and database professionals with the specialized skills to develop and implement solutions for the configuration and integration of applications are in high demand and find careers in a range of sectors.
  • Careers may include the following:

    • Software developer
    • Mobile application developer
    • Software tester
    • Database developer
    • Computer programmer
    • Front-end and/or back-end web developer
    • Software designer
    • Technical analyst
    • Data analyst
    • System analyst
  • Database developers and administrators are employed across several industries, but close to a quarter work in professional, scientific, and technical services, particularly for companies providing computer systems design and related services. Other key employers include various levels of government and financial institutions.
  • Employment in this occupation has experienced significant growth over the last decade.