Open Source Software Advanced Certificate

The badge earner has a good understanding of the FOSS (Free and open-source software) and can develop, test and deploy Open source applications using Java on Centos/Ubuntu platform. The individual can also develop and deploy mobile Android applications.

Skills

Program objectives

  • To skill the students to identify, analyze and solve Business problems usingOpen Source Software in the specific areas of:
    • Open Source Software
    • Android platform
    • PHP Programming
  • To expose students with tools used in industry in Open Source domain
  • To develop team work experience of professional skills for IT Industry.
Subject Name Hours of Study
Open Source Software Fundamentals 50
Open Source Software Programming using PHP 50
Open Source Mobile Platform (Android) 40

Program outcomes

  • To demonstrate skills in Open Source Software
  • To demonstrate skills in Linux, PHP Programming and Android programming
  • To demonstrate Open source sofware projects worked on as a team
  • To demonstrate oral and written skills for technical presentations and documentation

What it takes to earn this badge

  • Must be a student who has enrolled in an IBM Innovation Centre for Education Program.
  • At least 60% attendance in Web Lectures -- live or recorded in the subjects
  • The number of IBM specialization subjects completed should be a minimum of 3, but less than 4
  • Should complete a minimum of 150 hours of Classroom sessions
  • 60% grade achieved in the end-of-course exam conducted by IBM or its Authorized Partner
  • At least 60% grades in Project work in aggregate from average of Project Guide (60% weightage), and Industry Project Mentor (40% weightage)