The world is in the middle of a new Industrial Revolution, with technological breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, robotics, the internet of things and driverless cars, among other things.
The software industry is at the center of this revolution. Whether we’re talking about the web, desktop, mobile, IT, or cloud development, software applications have been adopted successfully across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Because of this, software development jobs are in constant demand, and software engineers play a critical role in implementing emerging technologies.
To put some stats to this claim, ICTC’s Labour Market Outlook for Canada, 2017-2021 highlights an acute digital talent demand of around 216,000 by 2021. They emphasize five key transformational technologies that will be the focus of the new talent:
- Virtual and Augmented Reality
- 5G mobile
- 3D Printing
- Blockchain
- Artificial Intelligence
According to indeed.ca, the average salary for software developers ranges from approximately $53,586 per year for Junior Software Engineer to $81,654 per year for Full Stack Developer.
To help you get into this industry, Centennial College offers several software programs: Software Engineering Technician diploma, Software Engineering Technology – Interactive Gaming advanced diploma, and Health Informatics Technology advanced diploma. Each program features a state-of-the-art curriculum that prepares graduates to work at the leading edge of computing technologies, making them perfect to fill roles in the software industry. Unique features of these programs include:
- Co-op employment options to gain real-world experience.
- Curriculum design that allows for a speedy response to industry trends.
- Project-based learning as a key component.
- Specific courses that focus on emerging technologies.
- Students can specialize in software, gaming or health informatics.
- Pathways to many Ontario universities.
- Fully Accredited TAC/CIPS/CTAB.