Low-code development with Outsystems (5 ECTS)

Location and time

The course is structured as an online, self-paced study, with initial guidance offered through a Zoom meeting provided via the Moodle learning environment. Guidance sessions will be offered via Zoom during the evenings from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the beginning of the course. Three sessions will be organized, and recordings will be available for students who are unable to attend live. However, it is highly recommended that students participate in these sessions to make the most of the course. After these sessions, the students are expected to individually and independently progress with the project work.

Materials

The primary source of study materials will be provided by OutSystems. Students will utilize the OutSystems Personal Environment and Service Studio, the OutSystems low-code and visual development environment to complete assignments and project work. Moodle and Zoom will serve as additional learning platforms and channels to support students' progress throughout the course.

International connections

The course is offered in partnership with OutSystems, a company with locations in both Portugal and the USA.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The primary modes of assessment for this course are through assignments and projects. These assessment methods include: Completion of the OutSystems online learning path and its requisite exercises Creation of an app under the guidance of HAMK lecturers Completion of project work assigned by HAMK lecturers Optional completion of the certification provided by OutSystems. More detailed assessment criteria can be found from the course workspace in Moodle.

Content scheduling

At the beginning of the course, students are expected to attend guidance sessions and complete a guided online learning path provided by OutSystems to gain a foundational understanding of low-code development. Additionally, they will be asked to create a simple app under the guidance of the course instructors. Once this introductory phase is complete, students will move on to the project work, which involves building a reactive web app with various functionalities. The deadline for completing the project work will be at the end of the course. As a bonus opportunity, OutSystems offers a free certification, which students may pursue if they choose to do so. While certification is not required for the course, successfully completing the program can have a positive impact on the final course grade.

Teaching methods

The course is designed as a self-paced online study with guidance provided at the beginning. Once the course begins, students will progress independently, utilizing online resources and support as needed. All course assignments including the project work are designed to be completed as individual work.

Further information

Virtual implementation Prerequisites: A foundational understanding of databases and programming basics is recommended for this course, which is offered fully online. HAMK students and students from other universities of applied sciences register for studies in Pakki/Peppi. Accepted cross-institutional students will receive instructions for activating their HAMK credentials via email. The learning platform is accessed using HAMK credentials. Note! the message may be redirected to the spam folder. Course feedback is given at the end of each course / module in Pakki. For more information on course/module feedback, see the student feedback page. Open University of Applied Sciences and CampusOnline students can provide course/module feedback via a browser at https://pakki.hamk.fi/spark. 20 study places reserved for HAMK students 30 study places reserved for CampusOnline students

Evaluation scale

1-5