This course
Software Engineering
$2,000
One course from the outline.
Beginner friendly100% online, self-paced
Software Engineering
Planning, version control, testing, debugging and deployment, with AI-assisted development throughout.
What you will learn
Apply software engineering practices: planning, version control with Git, testing and debugging.
Use AI coding assistants to write, explain and review code, and check their output critically.
Plan, build and deploy a complete web application from idea to live link.
What you will build
This course feeds the program's capstone portfolio piece.
Project 01
Plan, build, test and deploy a complete application that solves a real problem, using Git and AI-assisted development.
Skills shown
- Software engineering
- Git
- Testing
- Deployment
Skills you'll learn
- Software engineering practices
- Version control
- Testing and debugging
- AI-assisted coding
- Deployment
- Visual Studio Code
- AI coding assistants
Certification pathway
This course prepares fellows for these industry certifications. Exams are taken with the certifying body, and exam fees are paid separately.
GitHub
GitHub Foundations
Prepared in
GitHub
GitHub Copilot
Prepared in
In software development, employers weigh a strong project portfolio more heavily than certifications. These exams add credibility on top of it.
Prerequisites and requirements
Prior experience
None. No coding background is needed. Basic computer skills, such as managing files and installing software, are enough to start.
Language
Good written and spoken English.
Equipment
A laptop or desktop computer and a reliable internet connection. A phone or tablet alone is not enough for the tools used.
How learning works at FairChild
Fully online and self-paced
Study from anywhere, on your own schedule, through the FairChild learning portal.
Learn by doing
Every course ends with practical work, and the projects build a portfolio employers can review.
Choose your pace
Finish in 6 months on the accelerated track or spread the work over 12 months.
Join the fellows community
Connect with other FairChild fellows working through the same courses.
Add mentorship and career support
Pair the program with Guided Mentorship & Career Development, or join through the FairChild Fellowship, for interview preparation and career coaching.
Take it on its own, or with the full program
Full program
Software Engineering Institute
$5,000$5,500
All 4 courses, all projects, 6- or 12-month access.
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Software Engineering(this course)
- HTML & CSS
- JavaScript
Only The Best Brains Teach at FairChild Institute
Our mentors aren't just teachers. They're practitioners solving real problems with data every day.
CRM Platform & Projects
Oluwaseyi Allison
I work in CRM every day. I teach project delivery from the field, not the textbook.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Malik Pelumi Bello
Data and BI are my world. I teach you to make numbers tell a story.
Business analysis
Baba Nureni-Yusuf
BA is where I made my name. I teach the craft and the interview game.
Agile and Scrum Mastery
Babajide Onabajo
Agile is how I run teams. I teach Scrum without the jargon.
Salesforce Service Cloud with Projects
Debo Fafore
I build on Service Cloud. I teach solutions that survive go-live.
Salesforce Essentials
Samson Bavo
Salesforce got me in the door. I teach the essentials that still do.
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Sophie Mokah
I live in Sales Cloud. I teach setups that help teams sell.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Qahhar Okenla
BI is my thing. I teach dashboards people actually open.
Salesforce Experience Cloud
Ogenna Odebatu
Experience Cloud is my space. I teach portals built for real users.
Triple Play Course B - Salesforce Flow Automation Implementations
Niloy Debnath
Flow is what I do. I teach automations that work on day one.
Triple Play Course A - 8+ Salesforce Project Implementation
Oladipo Ojo
8+ projects in. I teach Salesforce how it's done on the job.
Triple Play Course C - Salesforce Admin Platforms Implementations
Olanrewaju Badiru (Ola B)
Admin platforms are my lane. I teach configs built for production.
CRM Platform & Projects
Oluwaseyi Allison
I work in CRM every day. I teach project delivery from the field, not the textbook.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Malik Pelumi Bello
Data and BI are my world. I teach you to make numbers tell a story.
Business analysis
Baba Nureni-Yusuf
BA is where I made my name. I teach the craft and the interview game.
Agile and Scrum Mastery
Babajide Onabajo
Agile is how I run teams. I teach Scrum without the jargon.
Salesforce Service Cloud with Projects
Debo Fafore
I build on Service Cloud. I teach solutions that survive go-live.
Salesforce Essentials
Samson Bavo
Salesforce got me in the door. I teach the essentials that still do.
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Sophie Mokah
I live in Sales Cloud. I teach setups that help teams sell.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Qahhar Okenla
BI is my thing. I teach dashboards people actually open.
Salesforce Experience Cloud
Ogenna Odebatu
Experience Cloud is my space. I teach portals built for real users.
Triple Play Course B - Salesforce Flow Automation Implementations
Niloy Debnath
Flow is what I do. I teach automations that work on day one.
Triple Play Course A - 8+ Salesforce Project Implementation
Oladipo Ojo
8+ projects in. I teach Salesforce how it's done on the job.
Triple Play Course C - Salesforce Admin Platforms Implementations
Olanrewaju Badiru (Ola B)
Admin platforms are my lane. I teach configs built for production.
CRM Platform & Projects
Oluwaseyi Allison
I work in CRM every day. I teach project delivery from the field, not the textbook.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Malik Pelumi Bello
Data and BI are my world. I teach you to make numbers tell a story.
Business analysis
Baba Nureni-Yusuf
BA is where I made my name. I teach the craft and the interview game.
Agile and Scrum Mastery
Babajide Onabajo
Agile is how I run teams. I teach Scrum without the jargon.
Salesforce Service Cloud with Projects
Debo Fafore
I build on Service Cloud. I teach solutions that survive go-live.
Salesforce Essentials
Samson Bavo
Salesforce got me in the door. I teach the essentials that still do.
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Sophie Mokah
I live in Sales Cloud. I teach setups that help teams sell.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Qahhar Okenla
BI is my thing. I teach dashboards people actually open.
Salesforce Experience Cloud
Ogenna Odebatu
Experience Cloud is my space. I teach portals built for real users.
Triple Play Course B - Salesforce Flow Automation Implementations
Niloy Debnath
Flow is what I do. I teach automations that work on day one.
Triple Play Course A - 8+ Salesforce Project Implementation
Oladipo Ojo
8+ projects in. I teach Salesforce how it's done on the job.
Triple Play Course C - Salesforce Admin Platforms Implementations
Olanrewaju Badiru (Ola B)
Admin platforms are my lane. I teach configs built for production.
FAQ
No. Every program starts with the basics and builds up step by step.
