PDA Software Development

Study, Get hired and demonstrate the skills you’ll build by joining ITPT’s Software Development Course. ITPT is offering a wide range of certification programmes which are designed to take your career to next level.

Funding Available:

This course is FREE (SAAS part-time funding) to anyone who is receiving state benefits or earning £25,000 or less, given that they have not used SAAS/ILA funding towards any other course/training in the last 12 months.

General aims of the qualification

To develop an understanding of the software development life cycle.
To develop skills in computer programming.
To develop computational thinking skills.
To prepare learners for employment.
To develop team-working skills.
To develop project management and time management skills.
To develop an appreciation of the contemporary IT industry.
To facilitate retraining of learners with no background in software development.
To facilitate the up-skilling of learners with a background in computing.
To contribute to the reduction of skills shortages in the software development area

Software Development Levels

Core (SCQF Level 7)

CORE (SCQF Level 7)

The Software Development Core level is designed for those you are looking to enter into the world of Software Development. This level provides the essential knowledge and experience of Software Languages from a variety of Programming Vendors.

Aims of Qualification

The principal Aim of the qualification is to prepare the learners to obtain employment as entry level computer programmers.

Prerequisite

No previous knowledge of computer programming is required, but learners would benefit from having previous experience of using computers, for example, the use of office applications.

SQA Group Award Codes:

GL15 47

Object-oriented Programming Fundamentals Module

This first module will teach students with little or no programming experience to begin to learn to program. It explores the significance of object-oriented programming, statically typed programming languages, the keywords and concepts of the programming languages and the steps required to create simple programs.

Dynamically Typed Programming Module

This module will introduce you to Python Programming Language and will get you an understanding of the key difference between statically and dynamically typed programming languages. You will also be building new skills in developing your own stand alone applications using Python Language.

Database Programming & Design Module

This module will introduce the concepts of database programming language by implementing a database design using SQL.You will gain new skills in developing a physical Database system at industry standards.

Web Programming Module

This Module will start by providing you with the essentials of web development giving you the necessary knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 languages. You will develop skills to completely code a website from scratch and will be easily able to create custom made websites.

Advance (SCQF Level 8)

The Software Development Advance level is designed for those you are looking to upgrade their skills of Software Development. This level can give a big boost in your knowledge of programming languages and can qualify you to achieve a professional level Job.