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Software Development
The complete journey from zero to employable full-stack developer.
This is the broad, structured path for becoming a professional software developer when you don't yet know which niche you want. It covers the full stack and the engineering habits — version control, testing, collaboration — that every role expects.
The route
Programming foundations 8–12 weeks
One language deeply, plus problem-solving and the command line.
- A first language
- Problem solving
- Command line
- Git
Web fundamentals 8–12 weeks
Build and style pages, then make them interactive with JavaScript.
- HTML/CSS
- JavaScript
- Responsive design
- DOM & APIs
Full stack 10–14 weeks
Frontend framework, backend, and a database working together.
- React / a framework
- Backend & APIs
- Databases
- Auth
Job-ready: projects & interviews 8–12 weeks
A strong portfolio, data-structures practice, and interview prep.
- 2–3 portfolio apps
- Data structures & algorithms
- System design basics
- Interview prep
Who it's for
- Total beginners aiming for a dev job
- Self-learners who want one coherent plan
- Career switchers committing seriously
Career outcomes
- Junior Software Developer
- Full-Stack Developer
Prefer guided learning?
If self-paced study keeps stalling, a mentored cohort can get you to job-ready faster. DTI runs structured programs in Albania across software, data, and security.
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