Information and communication technologies
Design, build, test and maintain web, mobile and desktop applications.
Length
7 months + 2 months of guaranteed work placement
Minimum level
Probatoire
Diploma
Professional Qualification Diploma (DQP)
Activities
The application developer designs, develops, tests and maintains computer applications, including mobile, web and desktop applications, according to precise specifications. They turn the needs of users or businesses into functional and high-performance software solutions. They play a key role in the digitalisation of services and the improvement of the user experience.
Needs analysis
- Gather and analyse functional requirements from clients or the project team.
- Drafting technical and functional specifications.
- Assess the technical feasibility and project constraints.
Design and development
- Design the application architecture (front end and back end).
- Develop source code using appropriate languages and frameworks (Java, Python, PHP, JavaScript, etc.).
- Integrate databases, APIs, third-party systems or specific functionalities.
Testing and validation
- Carry out unit, integration and performance testing.
- Identify and correct bugs.
- Ensure compliance with the initial requirements.
Maintenance and updating
- Correct post-deployment errors.
- Improve existing features based on user feedback.
- Ensure compatibility with technological developments.
Documentation and Collaboration
The application developer must combine rigour, logical thinking, autonomy and a sense of teamwork, while keeping up to date with technological developments.
- Writing technical and user documentation.
- Work with UI/UX teams, project managers, testers and clients.
- Taking part in follow-up meetings and code reviews.
Depending on the specialisation and sector, possible roles include
- Application developer
- Web / mobile developer
- Full-stack developer
- Programmer-analyst
- Software developer
- Development engineer
- Front-end / back-end developer
The occupation may be practised
- In a company (IT, industry, banking, start-ups, etc.)
- As a freelancer
- In a development consultancy or ESN (Digital Services Company)
- Working remotely or on site
- It requires proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, C#, etc.) and version control tools (e.g. Git).
Career opportunities
- Web and digital agencies
- Technology companies (start-ups, software publishers)
- Large groups (banks, insurance companies, telecommunications companies...)
- Public administrations and NGOs
- Entrepreneurship (creating applications or digital services)
Career progression
With experience and additional skills, developers can progress to:
- Software architect
- Technical Project Manager
- Technical Consultant
- DevOps Engineer
- CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
- Development Trainer
- Tech entrepreneur
Skills acquired on completion of the course
- Web application development
- Android mobile development
- Fundamental and Advanced Algorithmics
- Mastery of programming languages (Python, HTML, CSS, JS, PHP...)
- Mastery of databases and SQL
- IT project management
17 modules. Tap a module to see what it covers.
- Introduction to basic concepts (variables, types, operators)
- Conditional statements and simple loops
- Design of logical diagrams (flowcharts)
- Solving simple problems using algorithms
- Introduction to structured programming
Detailed programme
Admission requirements
To enrol, prepare these items. The centre helps with your file, and training starts once the first instalment is paid.
- The registration form, filled in at enrolment
- A photocopy of your ID card or birth certificate
- Two 4 x 4 passport photos, less than 3 months old
- One ream of paper
- The first instalment of the tuition: 40%
- The registration fee
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