Transform your interest in technology into a genuine programming skillset with our Level 3 Award in Software Development and Programming Logic. This intensive course takes you from coding basics to creating functional software applications, using industry-standard tools and methodologies that employers value.
Delivered entirely online through interactive workshops and hands-on coding projects, you’ll master multiple programming paradigms while building a portfolio of working applications. Our expert instructors guide you through real-world programming challenges, ensuring you develop both technical competence and problem-solving skills essential for software development roles.
Mode of Study: Flexible Learning – Part Time / Online / Blended
Indicative Study Hours: 8 -10 hours per week
Duration: 10 -12 weeks (3 months) – This is an indicative duration, you will be able to complete early if you invest more study hours
Course Fee: £1,350 (flexible payment options available)
Guided Learning Hours: 50 hours
Entry Requirements:
Level 2 ICT qualification
OR significant experience with computers and basic logical thinking skills
Ideal for:
IT professionals wanting to add programming skills to their expertise
Recent graduates seeking practical coding experience for employment
Career changers interested in software development roles
Web designers wanting to add development capabilities
Business analysts need to understand software development processes
Possible Career Options:
Junior Software Developer
Web Developer
Programming Analyst
Software Tester
Technical Support Developer
Freelance Developer
Programming Projects: Build working applications demonstrating each programming paradigm
Code Reviews: Submit code with detailed documentation and testing evidence
Problem-Solving Portfolios: Document your approach to complex programming challenges
Web Development Projects: Create responsive websites with interactive features
By completion, you will be able to:
Create functional software applications using object-oriented, procedural, and event-driven programming approaches
Apply systematic logic to solve complex programming problems and debug code effectively
Design and implement software testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing
Develop web applications using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3 for responsive, interactive user experiences
Follow professional development practice, including version control, documentation, and code review processes
Software Development Fundamentals – Core programming concepts, object-oriented design, and development methodologies
HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals – Modern web development with responsive design and interactive features
Creating an Object-Oriented Computer Program (Portfolio) – Advanced OOP concepts and design patterns
Creating an Event-Driven Computer Program (Portfolio) – GUI applications and user interaction
Creating a Procedural Computer Program (Portfolio) – Algorithm design and structured programming
Visual Studio Code (Free) – Professional code editor
Web Browsers (Chrome, Firefox) – For web development testing
GitHub Account (Free) – Version control and portfolio hosting
JavaScript/HTML/CSS – No additional licensing required
