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Professional Software Developer Certification

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Description

This professional competency certification requires successful completion of Certificates of Proficiency in the following four key knowledge areas: Software Engineering Requirements, Software Engineering Design, Software Engineering Construction, Software Engineering Testing and the successful completion of two applied modules.

Certifying Organization

IEEE Computer Society

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? No
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Related Programs

7 Software Development programs on Career School App.

Keiser University

Software Engineering

Bachelor Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
40 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

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Bachelor Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
40 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
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Keiser University

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Bachelor Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
40 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Keiser University

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Bachelor Degree

AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Port St. Lucie Campus
Port St. Lucie, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
40 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
ABCO Technology

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Diploma

HybridFinancial Aid
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Los Angeles, CA
Next start
Nov 16, 2026
Duration
30 Weeks
40 quarter credit units
App fee
$125
Tuition
$8,500 for the Program
ABCO Technology

Programmer

Diploma

OnlineFinancial Aid
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Online · 100% remote
Next start
Nov 16, 2026
Duration
30 Weeks
40 quarter credit units
App fee
$125
Tuition
$8,500 for the Program
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Suggested because Professional Software Developer Certification applies to Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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Other Certifications from IEEE Computer Society

Associate Software Developer Certification
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Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP)
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Professional Software Engineering Master Certification (PSEM)
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Professional Software Engineering Process Master Certification (PSEPM)
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Software Engineering Master Certification (SEMC)
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