Level 3
Software Development Diploma Level 3
The Software Development Level 3 Diploma is designed for adults returning to education or those who want to upskill for a new pathway. The qualification will allow the learners to explore the fundamentals of software…
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Course overview
The Software Development Level 3 Diploma is designed for adults returning to education or those who want to upskill for a new pathway. The qualification will allow the learners to explore the fundamentals of software development:
- Programming Implementation
- Python Programming
- Object-Orientated
- Programming
- Robot Technology
- JavaScript
- Maths for Computing
- Software Testing
- Project Management and Career Support
Students will use the online platform from our partnership organisation, Code Institute, to learn and practice the fundamentals of software development away from the classroom, usually at home and attend college once a month to complete the assessments for each unit. The course prepares the students for employment or to go on to the Level 5 Web Application Development.
Funding is available for our students (this depends on employment status and/or overall earnings). Please enquire with us.
How to apply
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Who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone who is aged 19+ and wants to start a new career in software development or move onto the Level 5 Web Application Development. The aim of the course is to be accessible through a blended model, with learning content available through Code Institute’s sophisticated platform and supported and facilitated by classroom-based learning here at City of Bristol College, once a month. Our students enjoy the community feel, with them coming in and having support from other students in the group and teachers. There are always ways to keep in touch with the teachers and other students on the course for support using our software. There is the availability to have 1-2-1s throughout the course to discuss any concerns regarding the curriculum. Whether you are working or currently seeking employment, this course is ideal for helping you to make the transition and move into a new career.
What you’ll learn
- Programming Implementation
- Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of programming using Python
- Python Programming
- Practical-based content to allow the user to explore and learn
- Object-Orientated Programming
- Students will explore this paradigm and how it is used, the tools that are involved and how it is implemented
- Robot Technology
- Using programming constructs to control a robot
- JavaScript
- Students will have a fundamental understanding of this scripting language
- Maths for Computing
- Software and Maths go hand-in-hand in software development
- Software Testing
- Students will explore the importance and the different types of testing
- Project Management
- Students to understand the concepts and tools used in project management
- Career Support
- On-demand support is available to the students.
Entry requirements
A good standard of English and Maths. Learners are expected to complete a 5-day coding challenge. The coding challenge will allow the student to understand what is expected in the full course and to see whether they study through the online platform. Regarding funding, most students are eligible through specific employment status/earnings or benefits. When you apply through the college website, we will contact you and discuss further.
Future career and study
This course will support you to enter employment within differing roles in the digital and creative industries and other industries requiring specific digital and IT skills within Software Development. Our students are also encouraged to develop their skills further and to study the Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development.
Additional costs
There are no additional costs for this course.