In practical terms, the qualification gives learners the technical skills to gain employment and develop a careerin a rapidly growing, sustainable economic sector. There are in excess of 2.1 million jobs in the tech sector in the UK and every week 90k of these are unfilled roles in web/software development. The sector is growing 2.6 times faster than all other economic sectors in the UK.
This course delivers the practical skills to design, develop, build and test a web-based software application.
The content aims to develop your abilities and proficiency in the most relevant and sought-after coding languages and tools for frontend and backend development.
You will learn industry-ready skills to take up roles across software/web application developer, full-stack/front-end/back-end developer, QA engineer or Software support engineers.
You do not need prior coding experience.
User-Centric Frontend Development
This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to build a front end web application. It includes understanding the principles of responsive design, documentation and effective layout of content.
Interactive Frontend Development
This unit aims to develop the knowledge and skills needed to build a dynamic, interactive Frontend web application. It includes understanding user input and control when interacting with a web application. It also includes understanding the principles of manual testing for debugging.
This focuses on understanding and developing the practical skills to build a Back End web application. Topics covered include data storage and data management using relational and non-relational databases.
Full Stack Frameworks with Django
Learners build on their existing skills and learn how to integrate them effectively to build a Full Stack web application. The unit covers the use of frameworks, APIs, automated testing, persistent storage, user authentication and eCommerce functionality.
Learners will also require access to a computer or laptop and broadband connection.
This course is a collaborative effort with the highly regarded Code Institute, which is renowned for providing individuals with the coding skills required to transition to a career in software
development within one year.
– Zero to Hero: No previous coding experience is required, over 80% of learners have never coded before joining.
– Fully Supported: Learners are supported every step of the way with regular check-ins from student care, access to 1:1 technical tutoring and mentorship.
– Career Support: Gain a competitive edge with access to the Career Programme, where learners receive 1:1 career coaching, mentoring, masterclasses with tech employers, and exclusive access to over 1000+ global hiring partners.
You will be assessed through four projects which cover different aspects of web application development. Each milestone project is designed to build knowledge and skills for the key stages of building a fully-functioning web application using a full-stack framework. These projects form a portfolio which showcases learners’ practical skills, knowledge and competency to employers.
The work is marked internally by University Centre Peterborough and then verified externally by Gateway Qualifications. All units are marked Pass, Merit or Distinction.
