Software Development Diploma in Calgary
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Software Development
Diploma Summary
ABM College’s Software Development Diploma in Calgary is a 56-week course designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and innovative training to have a successful career post‑graduation. Students learn industry standards and procedures, web development, network and design fundamentals, as well as scripting languages. The online Software Development Program ends with a 4-week practicum that enables students to apply their in-class learning to a real-world work environment in the software development industry.
The purpose of the Software Development Course in Alberta is to provide students with the foundational knowledge, innovative problem solving skills, experience and immersive training to fearlessly enter into one of the quickest-growing career paths in Canada. Software Developers are in particularly high demand due to the increasing number of tech businesses around the world.
Software Development
Course Highlights
- Develop the skills necessary to create interactive, industry-standard software and applications, including dynamic web pages and CSS animation.
- Learn core programming languages and become fluent in writing, editing, and debugging code such as Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C++, C#, and more.
- Study the fundamentals of User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI).
- Explore database management to design optimized databases and SQL to effectively communicate and extract information from them.
- Employ networking and cloud computing solutions such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services to manage applications.
2024–25 Graduate Outcomes
Our Alberta-licensed Software Development Diploma reported a 70% job placement rate for 2024–25 graduates.*
Career Services support with resumes, interviews and your job search, during your program and after graduation.
*Job placement rate as reported to Alberta Advanced Education (Institution Annual Report, April 2024 – March 2025, “Job Placement Rate for Advertising Purposes”). Rates reflect one reporting year and may vary between graduating groups. Past results do not guarantee employment.
Career Outlook in Alberta
- Software Developer
- Computer Programmer
- Database Administrator
- Software Development Engineer
- System Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Web Technician
- Application Developer
How Much Do Software developers Make in Alberta
Software developers in the Calgary region earn a median wage of $48.08/hour, with wages ranging from about $26.00 to $76.92/hour. Across Alberta, the median is $48.08/hour (range $29.81–$76.92/hour). Pay varies with experience and employer.
| Area | Low ($/hour) | Median ($/hour) | High ($/hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Region | $26.00 | $48.08 | $76.92 |
| Alberta | $29.81 | $48.08 | $76.92 |
Source: Government of Canada Job Bank – Software Developer (NOC 21232) wages, updated November 19, 2025
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Loans and grants from the Governments of Canada, Alberta, Ontario, and Manitoba for qualifying students.
Low-interest loans up to $15,000 for immigrants and refugees — tuition, books, exam fees, and a living allowance. Free career coaching included.
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Hear from Software Development Program Graduates in Calgary
"I had just had a baby and wanted to use the maternity leave period to up-skill so I applied for the Software Development Diploma online program at ABM College. There are so many things I loved while studying here, I'll just mention a few 🙂 The staff provide excellent customer service and the lecturers..."
"I had just had a baby and wanted to use the maternity leave period to up-skill so I applied for the Software Development Diploma online program at ABM College. There are so many things I loved while studying here, I'll just mention a few 🙂 The staff provide excellent customer service and the lecturers are quite knowledgeable in their field of study. I love that I had an amazing practicum advisor who ensured that I got my practicum experience with the right company and on time for my graduation. I love that the well knowledgeable lecturers provided an excellent learning experience which I was able to apply in my practicum. Mostly, I am elated to be an ABM College alumni"
Wene EtisGraduate of Software Development Program"I had an amazing time attending ABM College. In my program, they prepared me very well with theoretical knowledge and gained practical experiences through my practicum. My instructors helped me every step of the way. One in particular has inspired me to believe more in my abilities and helped me..."
"I had an amazing time attending ABM College. In my program, they prepared me very well with theoretical knowledge and gained practical experiences through my practicum. My instructors helped me every step of the way. One in particular has inspired me to believe more in my abilities and helped me enhance my skillset. They were there whenever I needed help or support with any of the assignments, quizzes, resumes, etc. I had an unforgettable experience during my year here at ABM College."
Angela NuurGraduate of Software Development Program"ABM College helped me to pursue my dream job. At first I was Hesitant because I thought doing classes online is not easy and not accessible for me. But ABM have flexible hours to attend and working students can choose a time to work. All instructor are very approachable and Staff are very accommodating..."
"ABM College helped me to pursue my dream job. At first I was Hesitant because I thought doing classes online is not easy and not accessible for me. But ABM have flexible hours to attend and working students can choose a time to work. All instructor are very approachable and Staff are very accommodating as well. It is a great school that i will not forget. That's why i recommend ABM College a reliable school to enrolled."
Connie TapispisanGraduate of Software Development Program
