Level 3 Certificate in Software Development

Training provider:
Iungo Solutions

Duration:
TBC

Awarding body:
Gateway Qualifications

Delivery:
Instructor-led virtual or face to face

Overview

Are you ready to get the Tech Career you deserve? Apply to our Level 3 Certificate in Software Development and develop core technical skills you need to become a junior programmer.

You will complete a Level 3 Certificate in Software Development in just 16 weeks through a mixture of hybrid/online Saturday sessions and On Demand content. This qualification normally takes a year to complete at college, but you can fast-track your career by studying in a blended, flexible approach to fit around your schedule.

You will receive 1:1 support from an experienced Software Engineer throughout your qualification to support you with preparing for your assessments and developing your Portfolio for future employment opportunities.

The Level 3 Certificate in Software Development is recognised by Universities and Employers so you can keep your options open whilst you explore this exciting new career path in tech!

What will I learn?

  • Introduction to Programming with C#
  • Object Oriented Programming with C#
  • Software Testing and QA
  • Mathematics for Computing
  • Software Project Management

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

  • Aged 19+
  • Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

  • Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts),
  • Self-employed,
  • Full-time carer,
  • Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

No programming experience is required, however, applicants should have a keen interest in programming.

If applicants intend to complete any part of this programme online, they should ensure they have a device that is capable of downloading and running the latest desktop version of Microsoft Power BI. The device should meet the following minimum specification:

  • Minimum Processor: Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3
  • Minimum RAM: 8GB
  • Maximum Age: 5 years

Laptops can be provided to participants who attend the programme in-person.

Assessment

Written assessments and practical project.

Career progression

Participants will develop the skills required to progress within their own role (if employed in the Tech sector) or into a new Junior Programme or Junior Software Developer role. Participants who successfully complete this programme will be able to progress onto the Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development.

Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.

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