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Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

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Generative AI: Elevate your Software Development Career

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  • Job-ready skills to develop innovative solutions using GenAI tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Google Gemini, n8n, and Bolt

  • Develop code, scripts, and automations using generative and agentic AI, including vibe coding workflow

  • Apply generative AI techniques for application design, architecture, bug detection, code refactoring, and program optimization

  • Identify generative AI programming risks and ethics issues, and select mitigation strategies

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There are 5 modules in this course

Generative AI (GenAI) is now an essential skill for software developers keen to future-proof their careers. This course gives existing and aspiring developers the job-ready skills employers are looking for to build intelligent, adaptive, and secure solutions.

You'll learn how to harness generative AI for code generation, software design, bug detection, testing, optimization, and documentation. You'll also explore how AI integrates into DevSecOps and continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, supports translation, review, and security, and strengthens software delivery. You’ll examine large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP), and prompt engineering to gain insight into how to use these technologies effectively. Plus, you’ll look at agentic AI and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for extending autonomy, and you’ll get hands-on with vibe coding tools and practices that transform how developers interact with code. You’ll also consider ethical and responsible AI practices to ensure you innovate responsibly. If you’re keen to leverage GenAI to build software faster and better so you can power your career forward, enroll today!

In this module, you'll explore how modern LLMs and prompt design accelerate everyday coding tasks. You'll learn how to set up your AI environment, craft effective prompts, and evaluate outputs for accuracy and safety. You'll gain hands-on experience generating small code units, refactoring legacy snippets, and producing quick diagrams or static site prototypes—then you'll verify, test, and iterate your prototype to improve results.

What's included

7 videos2 readings2 assignments6 app items8 plugins

7 videosTotal 43 minutes
  • Course Introduction4 minutes
  • Introduction to Generative AI in Software Development6 minutes
  • Leveraging Generative AI in Software Development Lifecycle6 minutes
  • Expert Viewpoints: Gen AI in Software Development7 minutes
  • Large Language Models8 minutes
  • Natural Language Processing and Its Significance7 minutes
  • Demo: Google AI Studio and Vertex AI4 minutes
2 readingsTotal 7 minutes
  • IBM Product Spotlight: IBM Bob2 minutes
  • Course Overview5 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Generative AI Basics for Software Development30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Generative AI Basics for Software Development10 minutes
6 app itemsTotal 142 minutes
  • Lab [Option A - JavaScript]: Creating a Chatbot Using OpenAI and JavaScript30 minutes
  • Lab [Option B - Python]: Creating a Chatbot Using OpenAI and Python30 minutes
  • Lab [Option C - Java]: Creating a Chatbot Using OpenAI and Java20 minutes
  • Lab: [Option A - JavaScript]: Prompt Engineering for Software Development60 minutes
  • Lab [Option B - Python]: Prompt Engineering for Software Development1 minute
  • Lab [Option C - Java]: Prompt Engineering for Software Development1 minute
8 pluginsTotal 68 minutes
  • Helpful Tips for Successful Course Completion3 minutes
  • Reading: Setting up the Software Development Environment for AI with VSCode, Copilot, and continue.dev7 minutes
  • Reading: Essential Generative AI Tools for Software Development6 minutes
  • Reading: Tokens in Generative AI5 minutes
  • Lab: Gemini Account Setup and API Key Generation20 minutes
  • Lab [Optional]: OpenAI Account Setup and API Key Generation20 minutes
  • Summary and Highlights: Generative AI basics for Software Development4 minutes
  • Module 1 Glossary: Generative AI Basics for Software Development3 minutes

In this module, you will explore how generative AI supports software architecture, design patterns, and code generation. You will use AI tools to generate architecture and design diagrams, create database schemas from requirements, build web prototypes, and troubleshoot coding problems. The module emphasizes best practices for scalable, maintainable, and efficient software design using AI assistance.

What's included

8 videos3 assignments4 app items10 plugins

8 videosTotal 39 minutes
  • Leveraging AI for Technical Help, Design Patterns, and Architecture6 minutes
  • Expert Viewpoints: Gen AI for Technical Help and Software Architecture5 minutes
  • Demo: Generating Diagrams using Generative AI4 minutes
  • Building a Static Website Using Generative AI6 minutes
  • Demo: Building Web Prototypes Using Teleport HQ 5 minutes
  • Demo: Building Web Prototypes Using V0 by Vercel4 minutes
  • Demo: Coding with Claude Code5 minutes
  • Demo: GitHub Copilot for Code Generation and Troubleshooting5 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Generative AI for Software Architecture and Code Generation30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Generative AI for Architecture, Design, and Prototyping10 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AI for Coding, Prototyping, and Troubleshooting10 minutes
4 app itemsTotal 62 minutes
  • Lab [Option A - JavaScript]: Get a Solution to the Given Coding Problem45 minutes
  • Lab [Option B - Python]: Get a Solution to the Given Coding Problem1 minute
  • Lab [Option C - Java]: Get a Solution to the Given Coding Problem1 minute
  • Lab: Generate a Database Design Using Generative AI15 minutes
10 pluginsTotal 64 minutes
  • Reading: Getting Started with IBM Generative AI Classroom3 minutes
  • Activity: Podcast: AI-First Architecture: Designing Systems for the GenAI Era5 minutes
  • Reading: Considerations for Software Development for Generative AI6 minutes
  • Reading: Generating Architecture and Design Diagrams Using Generative AI5 minutes
  • Reading: AI for Coding and Development10 minutes
  • Reading: Managing Legacy Code with Gen AI4 minutes
  • Summary and Highlights: Generative AI for Software Architecture and Code Generation4 minutes
  • Module 2 Glossary: Generative AI for Software Architecture and Code Generation2 minutes
  • Reading: Cheat Sheet: Generative AI for Software Architecture and Code Generation5 minutes
  • Reading: Useful Prompts for Software Design and Development20 minutes

In this module, you will learn how generative AI transforms software development by integrating advanced AI techniques into continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD), security, testing, and documentation workflows. You will gain hands-on experience with practical tools like Docker and AI-powered test case generation, code translation, and review. Additionally, you will explore essential considerations, including ethical use, security, and best practices for embedding AI in development lifecycles. To support your learning, the module also provides a concise cheat sheet summarizing key concepts and tools related to generative AI in DevSecOps and software testing, serving as a quick reference to enhance your workflow.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments11 app items5 plugins

9 videosTotal 55 minutes
  • Introduction to CI/CD Using AI8 minutes
  • Expert Viewpoints: Gen AI for CI/CD Tools7 minutes
  • Demo: Review Code with Qodo5 minutes
  • Generative AI for Software Testing6 minutes
  • Generative AI Concepts for Security in Software6 minutes
  • Popular Generative AI Tools for Security in Software Development7 minutes
  • Integration of Generative AI into Software Development Workflows6 minutes
  • Ethical Considerations for using Generative AI in Software Development4 minutes
  • Innovation with Generative AI in Software Development7 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Generative AI for Software Development Workflows and Its Considerations30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Generative AI for DevSecOps and Testing10 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Generative AI Ethical Considerations and Limitations10 minutes
11 app itemsTotal 216 minutes
  • Lab [Option A - Javascript]: Optimize Dockerfiles with Gen AI30 minutes
  • Lab [Option B - Python]: Optimize Dockerfiles with Gen AI1 minute
  • Lab [Option C - Java]: Optimize Dockerfiles with Gen AI1 minute
  • Lab [Option A - Javascript]: Review Code Using Generative AI60 minutes
  • Lab [Option B - Python]: Review Code Using Generative AI1 minute
  • Lab [Option C - Java]: Review Code Using Generative AI1 minute
  • Lab: Generate Test Cases for Specific Use Cases using Generative AI30 minutes
  • Lab [Option A - JavaScript]: Software Documentation Using Generative AI45 minutes
  • Lab [Option B - Python]: Software Documentation Using Generative AI1 minute
  • Lab [Option C - Java]: Software Documentation Using Generative AI1 minute
  • Lab: Code Translation with Generative AI45 minutes
5 pluginsTotal 27 minutes
  • Reading: Recommended Practices for Responsible Generative AI Use9 minutes
  • Activity: Podcast: Do You Think Generative AI can Replace Human Effort?4 minutes
  • Podcast: Summary and Highlights: Generative AI for Software Development Workflows and Its Considerations4 minutes
  • Module 3 Glossary: Generative AI for Software Development Workflows and Its Considerations5 minutes
  • Reading: Cheat Sheet: Generative AI for Software Development Workflows and Its Considerations5 minutes

This module introduces you to the fundamentals of agentic AI and vibe coding. Learn what AI agents are, how they are built using frameworks like N8N and RAG, and how to integrate AI agents with your data and APIs. You'll also explore AI-assisted coding approaches, compare these approaches with traditional methods, and experiment with tools such as Cursor and Bolt. By the end of this module, you'll be able to demonstrate your ability to apply core concepts and practices that make modern coding more adaptive and intelligent.

What's included

11 videos1 reading3 assignments1 app item5 plugins

11 videosTotal 76 minutes
  • What are AI Agents?12 minutes
  • Types of AI Agents10 minutes
  • Expert Viewpoints: Building Blocks of Agentic AI8 minutes
  • Demo: Working with N8N5 minutes
  • RAG Explained8 minutes
  • What is Agentic RAG?6 minutes
  • AI Systems versus Traditional Coding8 minutes
  • Popular AI Coding Tools and Technologies7 minutes
  • Expert Viewpoints: Vibe Coding6 minutes
  • Demo: Working with Cursor4 minutes
  • What is MCP? Integrate AI Agents with Databases and APIs 4 minutes
1 readingTotal 2 minutes
  • Summary and Highlights: Building Blocks of Agentic AI2 minutes
3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Agentic AI and Vibe Coding30 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Building Blocks of Agentic AI10 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Vibe Coding10 minutes
1 app itemTotal 45 minutes
  • Summarize Private Documents Using RAG, LangChain, and LLMs45 minutes
5 pluginsTotal 49 minutes
  • Reading: Popular Agentic AI Frameworks4 minutes
  • Reading: Introduction to Bolt5 minutes
  • Lab: Build a Full-Stack App with Bolt.new30 minutes
  • Reading: Best Practices for Vibe Coding5 minutes
  • Module 4 Glossary: Agentic AI and Vibe Coding5 minutes

In this final module, you will consolidate your learning by engaging with a comprehensive project that challenges you to build a personalized learning platform for developers using generative AI. Starting with pre-work to organize your approach, you will explore the project scope and objectives in detail before applying generative AI models to create adaptive learning experiences in CodeCraftHub. The module culminates with a final exam that assesses your understanding and ability to apply generative AI concepts effectively in software development scenarios, preparing you for real-world implementation.

What's included

3 readings1 assignment6 app items5 plugins

3 readingsTotal 6 minutes
  • What's Next: Explore IBM Bob1 minute
  • Congratulations and Next Steps3 minutes
  • Team and Acknowledgments2 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 45 minutes
  • Final Exam: Generative AI: Elevate Your Software Development Career45 minutes
6 app itemsTotal 316 minutes
  • Final Project: Submission and Evaluation15 minutes
  • Final Project Part 1 [Option A - JavaScript]: CodeCraftHub: Building Personalized Learning for Developers90 minutes
  • Final Project Part 1 [Option B - Python]: CodeCraftHub: Building Personalized Learning for Developers90 minutes
  • Final Project Part 1 [Option C- Java]: CodeCraftHub: Building Personalized Learning for Developers1 minute
  • Final Project Part 2: Create a Learning Dashboard using Bolt60 minutes
  • Access Bolt.diy60 minutes
5 pluginsTotal 50 minutes
  • Reading: Final Project Overview5 minutes
  • Reading: Course Glossary15 minutes
  • Cheat Sheet: Top Generative AI Prompts for Software Developers5 minutes
  • Course Wrap-Up5 minutes
  • Reading: Enhancing your Software Developer Career with Generative AI20 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Generative AI helps developers speed up coding, automate repetitive tasks, and create intelligent solutions. It can generate code snippets, suggest optimizations, detect bugs, and even assist in designing entire software systems.

Yes. Generative AI tools can generate, refactor, and document code in multiple programming languages. They support developers by improving efficiency, reducing human error, and helping teams focus on more complex problem-solving.

Developers use Generative AI to boost productivity, accelerate software delivery, and enhance code quality. It supports faster prototyping, smarter testing, and continuous learning from existing codebases.

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