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Originally Posted by Razor Ramon HG
Hmm.. see right now the program starts in January.. the one I want to apply. Will I still get summers off or will it be the fall in that case?
Since I can't make it into September, am I able to take part-time courses from the same program curriculum and have them transfer over in the next semester?
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You just end up being offset 1 semester. Look at the options you're planning to take as well. You might end up having to wait until september anyways once you get to your 3rd term.
Ie: if you start in January now and want to take Technical Programming (their 3rd term starts in January) you should be ok. But if you want to take Digital Processing or Data Communications you will have to wait until september for it.
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Originally Posted by Nismo Fanboy
Sorry to steal the thread here, but I have some questions regarding to the computing programs offered by BCIT.
I always had interest in developing web application software, but my programming knowledge/skills is very minimal. Basically, I want to learn about Java, PHP, objective, CSS, HTML, etc.
Given that I have some prior experience with C/C++/OOP from my EE degree (not fluent at all though; might have forgotten some of it) , then does anyone recommend the part-time studies program? (The Applied Software Development ASD certificate + Web Application Software Development WASD certificate)
Or is the alternative full time, 30-week, fast track program a good choice? (Software Systems Developer -Web Programmer Option certificate)
OR should I actually go through the full CST program?
For most software developer jobs, is there a big difference between the certificate and the diploma? Given that I plan to apply for entry developer positions in the future?
If anyone who has been through the program can offer some suggestions/provide info, then that'll be great. TIA!
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What kind of web applications are you wanting to make? Enterprise stuff or more along the lines of facebook games/apps?
I haven't done any of the fast track or certificate programs so I can't really say how they are.
CST gives you a great grasp of general programming in a lot of different languages. Java > then more Java > Some web languages> C > C++ and then you drift off into other languages once you choose the option you want to take. It's very practical and you learn by doing rather than learning the concepts to the language.
Honestly, if you're planning on being a developer (mostly programming the software than architecting it) I'm not too sure if there really is a big difference to a certificate and a diploma. Just prove you know how to program and understand the principals behind the different types of languages (ie: OOP vs procedural) and you know how to problem solve (what programming is) you should be good to go. Work on examples and try to think of something to make or do while you're in school (might be tough at BCIT though).
Also, for anyone who wants to get into development even faster:
learn objective-c. A lot of schools do not offer this in their curriculum but they are one of the most sought out developers right now. Head to the apple developer website and write some code in objective-c. Run a Hackintosh box if you have to.
Also learning HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (jQuery) and JavaScript MVC Frameworks (Backbone.js, Ember.js) will also be a big help on your resume.
Feel free to PM me as well if you have any more questions
