The National Learning Service, SENA, has a wide offer of technical programs, technologists and short courses in various areas of knowledge and to which anyone can apply. Its offer is perfect if you want to begin the training process in higher education, or to reinforce knowledge in more specific areas.
Keep in mind that the institution keeps its doors open to receive new students throughout the national territory, in addition, studying at SENA offers several advantages, for example you will be able to access one of the best technical and technological training in Colombia without spending money.
One of the options available to people who wish to train at the Sena is study to be a software developer, one of the growing and most requested careers in the current job market.
According to a recent study by Elempleo.com, through the ‘Talent Advisor’ consultancy, it was established that one of the technical careers with the best salaries and the most requested in the market are related to data analysis, programming, electronics and the financial sector.
“Likewise, the sector that presents the best profits is related to technology and telecommunications with the development of ‘software’, since this can range between $2,500,000 and $2,800,000,” says Employment.
Thus things, the programming has a high demand from companies, Since these are increasingly dependent on technology for their operations, the number of requests from those responsible for creating and maintaining these computer systems is increasing.
3 virtual courses available at SENA to study programming
If you are interested in studying things related to software development, they left you with 3 short course options available at SENA that you can study without leaving home:
1. Application of software quality in the development process
(40 hours long)
The AVA student is required to have mastery of the basic elements related to the use of computer and communication tools, email, chats, Messenger, word processors, spreadsheets, presentation software, Internet, browsers and other systems and technological tools necessary for virtual training.
2. Process automation for organizational efficiency
(48 hours long)
Competencies in analysis, design and programming in the object-oriented paradigm are required. Solid knowledge of programming logic and the software development process (Phases of the software development cycle).
Likewise, knowledge in data analysis and technical requirements, hardware and software, UML design tools.
Skills developed: Integrate automation system in accordance with procedures and technical requirements
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3. Design and plans in AutoCAD 2D
(48 hours long)
The applicant must have prior knowledge of geometry and use of computer tools. She will learn to model construction plans according to specifications and digital techniques.
To see all the courses available at SENA you can click here.
How to register for SENA virtual courses?
Please note that the third call of 2024 will be available from July 30 to August 5.
These are the steps to register:
- Go to www.senasofiaplus.edu.co
- Select the ‘Virtual Racing’ option.
- Click on the image.
- All the data of the training program appears.
- If you are already registered, enter the information to start the registration process.
- If you are not registered, you must click on ‘Register’ and follow the steps.
- You can also call the toll-free line in Bogotá (601) 343 0111 and in the rest of the country 018000-910-270.
Here is a step by step that may help you.
What is the professional profile of a programmer?
According to the National Catalog of Occupations for Colombia of the Ministry of Labor, these professionals are capable of writing, maintaining, developing and implementing programming codes expressed in technical instructions and specifications for software applications and operating systems.
At the same time, they are key pieces to analyze requirements, review, expand and test programs and applications; That is why this career would be one of the best paying in Colombia.
Likewise, it is important that, to dedicate yourself to ‘Programming’ in Colombia, You can study careers such as ‘Systems Engineering’ or ‘Software Development’and later specialize and deepen your knowledge in ‘Programming’.
