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Software Application Specialist

Snead State Community College

Short-Term Certificate

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Credits

18 credits

Format

In-Person

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Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 15-1253.00

Skills

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingProgrammingMonitoringComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyDesign

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingNear VisionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
  • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
  • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression

Technology

Word processing softwareDevelopment environment softwareObject or component oriented development softwareData base user interface and query softwareDocument management software

Tools

Application serversComputer network routersComputer serversDesktop computersDigital camerasDirectory serversFlash disksGraphics processing unit GPUIn circuit emulators ICELaptop computersLogic analyzersMainframe computersMainframe operating systemsMulti-core central processing unit CPUNotebook computers

Work Values

AchievementWorking ConditionsSupportIndependenceRecognitionRelationships
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium15-1253.00Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testerstitle_inference$102,610 median$166,960 top+10.01%2,020
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

  • Software defects and anomalies — identify and document under direct supervision using a bug tracking system in an entry-level QA role.
  • Test plans and predefined test scripts — execute following established procedures on assigned application modules.
  • Program function and output — recognize deviations from expected behavior and escalate findings to senior QA staff.
  • Bug tracking tools and development environment software — install and configure with guidance from a senior analyst on a project team.
  • Test procedures and replicability standards — follow documented protocols to ensure consistent test execution across sprint cycles.
  • Regression test cases — run predefined suites under supervision to validate that recent code changes have not introduced new defects.
  • Software requirements and technical specifications — read and interpret to understand expected system behavior before beginning test execution.
  • Defect reports — write clear, structured summaries using approved templates and submit to development teams via the bug tracking system.
  • System modifications — assist in smoke-testing builds prepared for implementation in a supervised pre-release environment.
  • Test results and execution logs — record accurately and organize in shared documentation repositories for team review.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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