Software Development Bootcamp
This is a 12-week online course covering software development principles and practice as well as employability skills. There is a guaranteed interview at the end of the course, depending on your attendance.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This is a 12-week online course covering software development principles and practice as well as employability skills.
There is a guaranteed interview at the end of the course, depending on your attendance.
Interviews start in the week commencing 13th September, with inductions and enrolments on the 22nd September. Class begins on Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 27th September.
Before applying, you will need to ensure that you have the commitment and time to attend this course every day on Teams.
Entry Requirements
The academic level required to begin the 12-week course is the level of GCSEs graded 4-9/C or above.
You need proven history of an interest in software development and will have to pass an interview to be able to access the course.
Delivery is every day via Microsoft Teams. You must be able to commit your time as attendance is key to learning all the aspects within the course content – and being put forward for interview.
What will you learn?
- Data representation
- Binary
- How the Internet works
- Python
- Javascript
- HTML
- CSS
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need a laptop, PC or tablet as the course is delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
How will you be assessed?
- Regular assessments
- Questioning
- Projects
- Mini-exams
- Attendance
Where next?
You can progress to an apprenticeship in digital marketing or as a software developer technician.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Is there any financial support available?
Course Information for Employers
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You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website
Contact us
If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:32 pm
