Coding Course for Beginners

Online 19-22 days Fully Funded

This Introduction to Coding course is designed to teach you the basic principles and practices of coding using Python, to accelerate your skills and prepare you for a career in this industry while introducing you to artificial intelligence (AI), its everyday applications and tools.

  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding 

  • Level 2 Award in Computer Programming

  • Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills (Introduction to AI). 

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Is this Coding course right for me?

This online introduction to coding course is perfect for those with little to no experience in coding, as it’s designed to introduce you to the basic principles of coding using Python to prepare you for an entry-level role in the industry. You'll also gain an introduction to AI technologies and their growing role in the digital world. 

It’s also fully funded, at no cost to you, providing you meet the following eligibility criteria.

  • Aged 19+

  • UK / EU resident for 3+ years

  • Unemployed

  • Have access to a PC / Laptop

  • Good standard of Maths & English

Coding, AI and digital skills you'll gain

By completing this course, you’ll gain the essential entry-level coding and digital skills that employers are looking for to help you enter this industry for the first time.

Coding skills are some of the most in-demand right now in the UK jobs market, so you’ll give yourself a competitive edge and improve your CV at the same time, with accredited and industry-recognised qualifications on completion of the course.

Knowledge gained
  • Coding design principles
  • Terminology used in coding
  • Processes and practices of coding
  • Understand AI and emerging digital technologies.
  • Explore how AI tools are used in everyday life and business.
  • Understand the benefits, risks and applications of AI in the workplace.
Transferable skills
  • Teamworking and interpersonal skills
  • Project management methods such as waterfall, lean, agile and scrum
  • Completing work and projects to deadlines
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Improve digital communication and information-checking skills.
  • Build awareness of emerging technologies and their workplace applications.

Funding & how it works

This introduction to coding course is funded by the UK government, meaning it’s available at no cost to you providing you meet our eligibility criteria.

To apply, simply out the form on this page, and a member of our enrolment team will contact you to discuss the next start date for the course and your eligibility to join.

Intro to Coding - Course content

As part of this Introduction to Coding course, you’ll complete key units with the support of your expert Tutor to best prepare you for an entry-level role in this industry.

The principles of coding

This first unit will introduce you to the basic principles of coding, where you’ll learn about coding languages, possible job functions and the lifecycle of software development.

Terminology used in coding

This unit is designed to introduce you to the basic computer terminology that is used in coding, including acronyms and the key principles when writing code.

Coding design principles

This next unit will focus on the different coding types and introduce you to understanding what is meant by compiled and interpreted code, as well as pure function and parallelisation.

The processes and practice of coding

This unit will explore the principles of coding best practice, and introduce you to the methods of testing code, DevOps processes and the importance of robust coding. 

Communication and project management

This final unit will help you to understand basic project management methods such as waterfall, lean, agile and scrum, as well as covering the importance of effective communication.

Using AI and Digital Technologies

 Alongside your coding studies, you’ll complete the Gateway Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills (Introduction to AI), exploring how AI and digital tools are used in everyday life, the workplace and different industries. 

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Coding progression routes

Once you’ve completed this Level 2 Understanding Coding course, we can support you onto further learning opportunities to help kickstart your new career.

Level 3 course

Social Media for E-Commerce

Skills Bootcamp

IT Technician (Level 3)

Apprenticeship

Information Communication Technician Apprentice

Level 2 Coding course - FAQs

 
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How it works

This is what you can expect once you’ve applied for the course.

  1. Apply
  2. Eligibility call
  3. Enrol
  4. Learn
  5. Complete
  6. Progression support

 

"I now feel extremely confident in progressing in my career, after receiving two job offers since completing the course."

Hayley Rooney, Networking & Cybersecurity Course

To apply, please fill out the form opposite and a member of our team will get back to you to discuss the next steps.

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