Advanced Certification in Computer Science

Module 1: Introduction to Computer Science

• Overview of computer science as a field
• History and evolution of computing
• Introduction to algorithms and problem-solving techniques
• Basics of computer architecture and operating systems
• Basics of computer hardwires components

Module-2: Introduction to Python Programming

• Introduction to Python programming language
• Data structures and control flow
• Functions and modules
• Working with libraries like NumPy, pandas, and Matplotlib
• Debugging and error handling techniques

Standalone certificate: Python Pioneers upon completion of Module 1 & 2

Module 3: Data Structures and Algorithms

• Introduction to common data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, graphs)
• Basic algorithms for searching, sorting, and traversal
• Complexity analysis and Big O notation
• Introduction to algorithm design paradigms (greedy, divide and conquer, dynamic programming)

Module 4: Object-Oriented Programming

• Principles of object-oriented programming (encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism)
• Implementation of classes and objects
• Design patterns and their applications
• Hands-on projects to reinforce OOP concepts

Module 5: Database Management Systems

• Introduction to relational database concepts
• SQL fundamentals for database querying and manipulation
• Database design and normalization
• Hands-on experience with a relational database management system (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Module 6: Software Engineering Principles

• Software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Version control with Git
• Software testing techniques (unit testing, integration testing)

Module 7: Operating Systems and Computer Networks

• Fundamentals of operating system concepts (processes, threads, memory management, file systems)
• Basics of computer networks (protocols, OSI model)
• Network administration and troubleshooting
• Introduction to cloud computing and virtualization

Standalone certificate: ComputerXpert upon completion of Module 1 to 7

Module 8: Master the Art of User-Centered Design

• Basics of User Interface design
• Understanding formal elements, active elements, composite elements
• Responsive Web Design – Building mobile first web designs.
• Basic of User Experience
• Understanding Ideation, Articulation, Development, Planning, Testing, researching & mapping
• Creating wireframe to prototype

Standalone certificate: DesignXpert upon completion of Module 8

Module 9: Web Development Basics

• Introduction to web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Basics of client-server architecture
• Building static and dynamic web pages
• Introduction to web frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django for Python; Express.js for Node.js)

Module 10: Capstone Project

• Real-world project where students apply their knowledge and skills
• Project planning, design, implementation, and testing
• Presentation of project findings and outcomes