Level 2 Award in Computer Programming
With a focus on Computer Programming, you'll learn about the principles of computer programming to understand how programming works. You'll also develop text-based programming skills to design and develop your own computer programs.
Start date: Friday 6 October 2023
End date: Friday 22 December 2023
Duration: 12 Weeks
This course is delivered in the Visual Basic programming language and is designed to introduce learners to the world of computer programming.
You will:
- Understand the principles of programming
- Be able to design a program in response to a client brief
- Be able to develop a program using a text-based programming language
- Be able to test, refine, document and review the program
Content will include:
- Types of programming and the various languages available
- Using standard Development Environment components
- Understanding user/solution requirements
- Creating a program design based on requirements
- Developing a solution based upon a design and debugging as applicable.
- Testing a solution, recording the outcomes and implementing changes using appropriate test strategies if needed
- Documenting and evaluating your solution
On successful completion, learners will achieve a Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills – Computer Programming Basics.
Learners could progress to our Skills Bootcamp in Software Development, you can take a look here.
There are no entry requirements for this course, however, you'll need access to the following:
- Access to a computer
- Access to Microsoft Teams
- A Microsoft email address is required (hotmail, outlook, live, msn, xbox etc)
- Microsoft Office software is required
This course is suitable for adults.
This course is delivered online for only four hours each week, with two sessions each Friday, a morning session and an afternoon session.
The course is FREE for anyone who meets the eligibility requirements, please email us to find out more.
