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Level 7 Diploma in Software Engineering and Project Management

The Level 7 Diploma in Software Engineering and Project Management offered by OXQUAL develops strategic competence in enterprise software engineering, architecture, Agile project leadership, DevOps, cloud deployment, risk management, financial planning and large-scale technology-...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Level 7 Diploma in Software Engineering and Project Management offered by OXQUAL develops strategic competence in enterprise software engineering, architecture, Agile project leadership, DevOps, cloud deployment, risk management, financial planning and large-scale technology-project delivery.

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Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Strategic Software Engineering
  2. Enterprise Architecture
  3. Microservices
  4. Layered Architecture
  5. Scalable-System Design
  6. Distributed Systems
  7. Enterprise APIs
  8. Systems Integration
  9. Agile Project Management
  10. Scrum
  11. Kanban
  12. Hybrid Delivery Models
  13. Stakeholder Management
  14. Technology Risk Management
  15. Project Governance
  16. DevOps
  17. Continuous Delivery
  18. CI/CD
  19. Containerisation
  20. Orchestration
  21. Cloud Computing
  22. AWS Awareness
  23. Azure Awareness
  24. Hybrid Cloud
  25. Secure Software Development
  26. Cybersecurity Governance
  27. IT Project Budgeting
  28. Return-on-Investment Analysis
  29. Strategic Technology Alignment
  30. Capstone Enterprise Project
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Senior Software Engineers
  • Software-Development Managers
  • IT Project Managers
  • Technology Leaders
  • Professionals progressing toward enterprise software leadership
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop strategic software-engineering competence.
  • Strengthen enterprise architecture knowledge.
  • Improve Agile project leadership.
  • Develop technology-risk management skills.
  • Strengthen DevOps and cloud knowledge.
  • Improve financial and strategic project decision making.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Capstone project, written examination and portfolio review.
  • Format: Applied case studies, multiple-choice questions, project defence and oral presentation.
  • Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus project submission and portfolio defence.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 9–12 months (1,200–1,400 hours total).
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