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Unlock your potential with a fully-funded place on our Level 3 Software Development Qualification in partnership with Coventry College, funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority. Register your interest and kick-start a career in tech in 2025.
Course details
Our funded Level 3 qualification provides a solid introduction to software development.
It is the perfect pathway to progress your Software Development skills to get into the workplace or to advance to the Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development.
Eligibility criteria
You must be aged 19-23 and a resident of the West Midlands
Earn under £30,000 per year, regardless of education level
Why Study Software Development?
Our course gives you a solid foundation in Software Development and the skills to progress in the workplace or to advance to the Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development. Technical software development skills are in high demand with employers, so this course will set you apart from other applicants and open up new job prospects to you.
The Level 3 course content covers the fundamental elements of modern software development and provides learners with the framework to develop their skills using practical, project-based methodologies.
What Will I Learn?
Level 3 Software Development Qualification
RQF: Level 3
Duration: Up To 26 weeks
TQT: 420
Funding Streams: Free Courses For Jobs
Code Institute: Platform, Curriculum Content, Summative Assessments
Awarding Body: Gateway Qualifications
Entry Requirements for Level 3 Software Development Qualification
Learners must complete our “Is Software Development for me?” Assessment Tool and demonstrate the skills and ability to study at Level 3. Learners should have a good standard of English and Maths and be between 19-23 years of age.
Delivery & Assessment
Code Institute provides the Learning Management System, course content, community and tutor support to enable learners to succeed in our Level 3 Software Development Qualification course.
Learners can undertake our Software Development course 100% online or in a blended format with one of our partner colleges using Code Institute’s platform, content, analytics, community, tutoring support seven days a week.
Content on the course has a built-in blended assessment model, including suggested assessment templates and guidance to help learners more easily grasp assignments.
Funding for Level 3 Software Development Qualification
The government’s Free Courses For Jobs programme has created new opportunities for adults who are unemployed, or underemployed earning below £30,000 per year, the WMCA low wage threshold. You must be aged 19-23. A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
How to Join Our Level 3 Software Development Qualification
Find out more by registering your interest today.
Register Your Interest With Us
Submit your information using the buttons on this page to register your interest. You will receive follow up instructions and be enrolled on our “Is Software Development for me?” Assessment Tool.
Complete our “Is Software Development for me?” Assessment Tool.
In order to become a successful candidate, you must complete our “Is Software Development for me?” Assessment Tool. This ensures that this is the right career path for you.
Complete The Admissions Process
Uponassessment completion, you will be invited to a careers consultation call with an Education Advisor. Afterwards, they will direct you to formally apply with a partner college.
Approval For Our Course
Congratulations! Once your application has been approved by your selected college and our Admissions team, you will be enrolled on the course.
Next Start Date
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