Coming soon
Coding careers for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community
The aim of this pilot program is to give learners the job-ready skills to become software developers. The course delivers the practical skills to design, create, build and test a Full-Stack web-based software application.
Course overview
Course content is designed to develop learners’ skills in the most relevant and up-to-date coding languages and tools. It is approved by an Industry Advisory Council of technology leaders to ensure relevance and is credit-rated by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
Learners work through a series of practical projects through guided learning hours supported by online tutoring, mentoring and community activities. Peer-to-peer learner support is provided via active Slack channels. A weekly interpreter-supported group session will be provided to learners.
Assessment is via five practical projects covering each aspect of front-end and back-end software development (full-stack). Graduates are supported by Code Institute’s Career Services team in preparing applications and presenting for technical interviews.
The course is suitable for people interested in coding or those who wish to change direction and enhance their career prospects. Applicants undertake a set of challenges to introduce them to coding basics and assess their suitability for this course.
Entry requirments
You must be at least 18 years old
Aptitude: Completion of Code Institute’s 5-Step Coding Challenge. A logical thinker who wishes to learn and problem solve.
Questionnaire and personal statement: Submit a min. 500-word personal statement and complete a questionnaire.
Previous experience: The course is designed to take people from little or no knowledge of coding to job-ready software developers. An interest in software development and coding is necessary.
Comfortable studying online and at a self-directed pace. Training and support are primarily text-based, so you must be comfortable with that format.
Course content
Learning outcomes
By participating in the Diploma in Software Development, the learner will;
Develop knowledge and skills in the design, development and testing of code solutions to problems
Develop competence in the application of frameworks and code libraries to optimise the production and testing of code solutions
Develop knowledge and understanding of systems for storing data and acquire skills in accessing and integrating data from various sources
Develop an understanding of the characteristics of user interfaces and implement solutions that meet user requirements
Develop competence in the deployment of web-based information systems that are secure
Develop specialist competencies in the implementation of software development solutions
Be prepared for employment in a software development role at a professional level
Develop awareness of the business context when developing and marketing a software application
Further details
Applicants must complete the short challenges (5-Step Coding Challenge) and submit their questionnaire and personal Statement within 7 days of receiving their login credentials from Code Institute (steps 3 and 4 of the process below). You must achieve 100% completion of the 5-Step Coding Challenge before proceeding to step 4.
Application process
Follow the steps below to complete the application process;
Register your interest via the Apply Now button.
Code Institute will enroll you into the assessment process.
Complete the 5-Step Coding Challenge.
Submit the questionnaire and personal statement
After completing the 5-Step Coding Challenge Code Institute provides the applicant(s) with instructions on how to submit the questionnaire and personal statement.
Application review
Code Institute will review your application and then share the assessment outcome with the Irish Deaf Society.
Application outcome
The Irish Deaf Society will communicate the assessment outcome directly to the applicant.
