Course Description

"Software Architect: Talents, Design, and Human Interaction" is an innovative 8-week course offered by UC3Mx that aims to enhance your software skills and capabilities from a software innovation perspective. This introductory-level course is designed for professionals in the software industry, technical startup founders, business executives, and software developers who want to excel in creating innovative software products with added value.

In today's increasingly digital world, software is ubiquitous, and understanding how to succeed in this industry is essential. This course goes beyond teaching basic software development skills; it explores the multifaceted nature of creating effective software products and services to meet future demands. You'll learn how professionals from various fields can collaborate to create innovative software solutions, and gain insights into the most critical activities for generating impactful software products.

What students will learn

• Skills needed to succeed as a software designer and software architect
• The role of a software architect in the digital world
• Importance of capturing essential user needs and applying the "Do it yourself" method
• Software design and testing activities addressing new tech-focused challenges
• New interaction paradigms, creativity, and design methods focusing on human-centered software
• Talents required for building a digital world and working in high-creative teams
• Key elements to manage engagement, cooperation, innovation, and success in a smart world led by software
• Human-computer interaction concepts and principles
• Creativity and participatory design methods in software engineering

Prerequisites

• Curiosity
• Continuous learning mindset
• Desire to excel

Course Coverage

• Software Architects Talents: Da Vinci talents and talents required for the digital world
• Envisioning Needs and Wishes: Understanding and prioritizing user needs
• Designing & Testing: Software design process and quality assurance
• Human Computer Interaction & Thinking Out of the Box: Human-centric approach and creativity in software development

Who this course is for

• Software industry professionals
• Technical startup founders
• Business executives interested in recruiting qualified software professionals
• Software developers looking to enhance their skills and create innovative products
• Anyone interested in understanding the future of software architecture and design

Real-world Application of Skills

• Lead innovative software projects
• Collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
• Design user-centered software solutions
• Implement creative problem-solving techniques in software development
• Understand and adapt to future trends in software architecture
• Improve software quality through effective testing strategies
• Apply human-computer interaction principles to enhance user experience
• Utilize participatory design methods to create more impactful software products

This comprehensive course offers a unique perspective on software architecture, aligning with the future of work and leadership. It provides an innovative and creative view of software architecture, making it highly valuable for both practitioners and aspiring architects in the digital world.