Course Code: 60803-01

Aim of the course:

This qualification is designed for those who want to gain knowledge of coding. The qualification may also support progression into further study in coding or other topics within the digital sector.

This qualification aims to:

• focus on an introduction to coding within the digital sector.

The objectives of this qualification are to enable you to gain an understanding of:

• principles of coding
• the stages of the software development cycle
• coding terminology and the key principles of writing code
• different coding types
• best practices in coding
• methods of testing and the DevOps process
• effective communication and project management in coding.

Mandatory Units:

• Unit 01: Understand the principles of coding
• Unit 02: Understand terminology used in coding
• Unit 03: Understand coding design principles
• Unit 04: Understand the processes and practice of coding
• Unit 05: Understand the importance of communication and project management in coding

Additional qualification information about this learning aim can be viewed on the NCFE page which will give you more of an in depth overview.