English for the Tech Industry
Languages / Information Technology — Novera International University
1. Program Overview:
A distinguished professional and applied program extending over 6 months (96 hours of approved study load), aimed at enabling developers, software engineers, and information technology specialists to master technical English and international professional communication. The program covers programming language and concepts, technical documentation (Technical Documentation), explaining databases, programming interfaces (APIs), and software architectures, reading and correcting error messages (Debugging), and preparing and delivering technical presentations and proposals and communicating at international conferences and forums.
2. Key Objectives:
- Mastering programming and technical concepts in English: understanding and using precise terminology for data structures, programming logic, and systems engineering (System Architecture).
- Technical documentation and software error management: professionally writing and reading system and API documentation, interpreting error messages, and writing debugging reports (Debugging & Error Logs).
- Professional communication and networking (Networking): acquiring dialogue skills and participating in conferences, developer forums (Tech Meetups), and multinational team meetings.
- Preparing and delivering technical presentations and professional readiness: drafting and presenting technical proposals (Technical Proposals), mastering technical job interviews, and writing a professional CV for the technology sector.
3. Target Audience:
- Software engineers, programmers, and web and application developers wishing to work with international companies and work teams.
- Technical support personnel, systems and database engineers, and information security specialists.
- Students and graduates of Information Technology, Computer Science, and Software Engineering faculties.
- Technical project managers (Technical Project Managers) and software team leaders.
4. Study Plan Modules (10 Interactive and Applied Modules):
1. Foundations of Technical English.
2. Programming Language and Concepts.
3. Networking and English for Technical Conferences and Forums.
4. Technical Documentation: Preparing Technical Documents.
5. Professional and Digital Communication.
6. Applied Skills and Career Readiness.
7. English for Computer Science Concepts: Data, Logic, and Systems.
8. English for Debugging and Understanding Error Messages.
9. Explaining APIs, Databases, and System Architecture in English.
10. Creating and Presenting Technical Proposals in English.
5. Organizational Data and Assessment:
- Duration and sessions: 6 months (evening period) | 30 interactive lectures, two lectures per week, two hours per lecture = 60 direct training hours.
- Delivery method and language of study: fully remote (Online) | English language.
- Distribution of credit hours (96 total hours):
· 60 hours: live interactive online lectures.
· 20 hours: required readings and open resources.
· 10 hours: chapter questions and self-assessment.
· 3 hours: final review and completion examination.
· 3 hours: oral presentations and applied projects.
- Attendance and assessment requirements: attendance of no less than 75% of live lectures, in addition to assignments and programming exercises.
- Certificate and final project: English for the Tech Industry Diploma Certificate, and the final assessment includes an electronic examination and a presentation of a practical technical project.
