AI & Software Dev

AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM)

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week • Starting range $85K–$135K (early-career, national framing)

IBM certified

Best for: Career changers ready to build software. Best if you can invest 3–5 months consistently.

Job outcomes: Software Developer · Full-Stack Developer · Web Developer

Ramp: Intermediate track. Builds from fundamentals through React, Node, and cloud-native apps.

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Learn the tools, languages, and frameworks powering today's AI-driven software industry. From Python and machine learning to full-stack development, these programs prepare you for in-demand tech roles.

Program snapshot

What you should know before you apply

Best fit

Career changers ready to build software. Best if you can invest 3–5 months consistently.

Typical roles

Software Developer · Full-Stack Developer · Web Developer

Course preview

  • Introduction to Software Engineering
  • Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development

Plus 6 more courses in the full path.

Languages

English Spanish (auto-subtitles)Portuguese (full)

Skills you’ll learn

Software engineeringPythonReactCloud

Course list

1. Introduction to Software Engineering ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
2. Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
3. Getting Started with Git and GitHub ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
4. Python for Data Science, AI & Development ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
5. Developing Front-End Apps with React ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
6. Developing Back-End Apps with Node.js and Express ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
7. Django Application Development with SQL and Databases ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
8. Introduction to Containers w/ Docker, Kubernetes & OpenShift ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
9. Application Development using Microservices and Serverless ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.
10. Software Developer Career Guide and Interview Preparation ~10 hrs
Part of the AI and Software Developer Professional Certificate (IBM) program.

Before you apply

What to expect from this program

Difficulty level

Intermediate. Prior comfort with computers or related study helps.

Time commitment

3-5 months, 10 hrs/week. 10 courses in the full path.

What you should know first

Intermediate track. Builds from fundamentals through React, Node, and cloud-native apps.

Funding

Available at no cost through WIOA funding for qualifying members.

Program costs are covered by grants, scholarships, partnerships, and donations — never billed to qualifying members.

Career outcomes

Roles this program prepares you for

Software Developer

Full-Stack Developer

Web Developer

Salary range: $85K–$135K. Actual wages depend on employer, location, and experience.

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