erdEducation Reform and Development2652-53642652-5372Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/erd.v8i8.15279ArticleExploring Training Pathways for Interdisciplinary Industrial Software Professionalshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/erd/8/8/10.26689/erd.v8i8.15279WangJing,LuYan,ChenZhaoying,ZengChenxi2026882026-09-10Against the backdrop of industrial software localization and the increasing integration of artificial intelligence, computer-related programs urgently need to prepare interdisciplinary professionals who combine software development skills, an understanding of industrial contexts, and AI engineering competence. Using a literature review, theoretical analysis, and illustrative case analysis, this study examines current challenges in industrial software education. It identifies three major problems: a mismatch between curricula and industry needs, insufficient depth in industry-education collaboration, and an expanding shortage of interdisciplinary professionals as AI reshapes the field. The study then proposes a curriculum model with regularly updated case resources, AI-augmented teaching supported by AI teaching assistants (AI-TAs), differentiated development of industrial scenario judgment, industrial data sandboxes, and a graded competence evaluation system. The proposed framework offers a reference for computer-related programs seeking to strengthen industrial software education and advance AI-enabled teaching reform.Computer education, Industrial software, Artificial intelligence, Interdisciplinary professional development, Industry-education integration

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