Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 07 - Mathematics, computer and information sciences
• 11. - Computer and information sciences and support services
• 11.02 - Computer programming

11.0201 - Computer programming/programmer, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. These programs include courses in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • computer applications development
  • computer programmer
  • computer programming
  • computer programming technology
  • programming
  • software design
  • software development

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• Exclusion(s)

  • business computer programming(11.0202)
  • computer game programming(11.0204)
  • computer software technician(15.1204)
  • computer systems technology(15.1202)
  • database developer(11.0802)
  • mobile application development(11.0205)
  • programmer-analyst(11.0501)
  • software systems development(14.0903)
  • vendor-specific certification(11.0203)
  • web page design(11.0801)