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Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is designed to deliver the practical skills to design, develop, build and test a web-based software application. The content aims to develop your abilities and proficiency in the most relevant and sought-after coding languages and tools for both front and back-end development. You will learn industry-ready skills to take up roles across software/web application developer, full-stack/front-end/back-end developer, QA engineer or Software support engineers. You don’t need prior coding experience. The course is delivered as a online course with facilitated tutor sessions provided by Brighton MET along with supported online learning and self-study from the Code Institute Learner Platform. It is an on-demand programme, and you can learn and study whenever suits you. This course is written by Code Institute and accredited by Gateway Qualifications. Applicants must complete the Code Institute’s 5 Step Coding Challenge before enrolment.
FURTHER INFORMATION
This qualification is a pathway to employment for those who want to work in the tech industry. It gives learners the skills and experience needed to take up roles in software/web application development, junior full-stack/front-end/back-end development, junior quality assurance, engineer or support engineer. It is suitable for those with no previous coding experience and for those who want to refresh their knowledge with the most relevant coding languages. This is a online course with online tuition provided by Brighton MET College along with supported online learning and self-study using the Code Institute Learning Management System (LMS). The online delivery features a live tutor support 24/7 and a highly engaged Slack community where learners can interact, network and provide peer-to-peer support. The LMS access enables students to study where and when they wish, and a student care team provides learners with day-to-day support.
Future career opportunities This qualification is designed to open learners up to a career in tech. Graduates of the course will continue to develop their skills in their new role and be able to support them in finding a specialist area suited to their personal strengths and preferences. This course offers learners the skills and confidence to apply for one of the tens of thousands of unfilled vacancies in tech advertised in the UK every week. It also provides opportunities for progression for graduates in both within the tech sector and other sectors including health, construction, engineering, finance, education, transport, entertainment, retail and hospitality. Graduates can apply for the following roles: Junior/Associate Frontend Developer Junior/Associate Backend Developer Junior/Associate Software Developer Junior/Associate Full Stack Developer Junior/Associate Quality Assurance Engineer Software Support Engineer
The online delivery includes live tutor support and a highly engaged student community through Slack which allows students to access peer support, career development advice and personal mentoring. You will attend weekly, online tutorial sessions designed to support you through assignment project planning, study skills and academic progression. The Learner Management System provided by Code Institute is always available and enables students to learn and study when and where it works for them, and includes a student care team who can provide day to day support. You will be assessed through four projects which cover a different aspect of web application development. Each milestone project is designed to build knowledge and skills for the key stages to build a fully functioning web application using a full stack framework. These projects form a portfolio which showcases the learner’;s practical skills, knowledge and competency to potential employers. The work is marked internally and then verified externally by Gateway Qualifications. All units are marked Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Cost The cost of the course is £5,421 and is eligible for an Advanced Learning Loan. Information on how the loan can be found on the gov.uk website.
What will I learn? The qualification is made up of 4 units that progress you through front-end and back-end processes, learning coding process and flow. The units are: User Centric Frontend Development This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to build a front-end web application. It includes understanding the principles of responsive design, documentation and effective layout of content. Interactive Frontend Development The unit aims to develop knowledge and skills needed to build a dynamic, interactive front-end web application. It includes understanding user input and control when interacting with a web application as well the principles of manual testing for debugging. Data Centric Development The focus here is on understanding and developing the practical skills to build a back-end web application. Topics covered include data storage and data management using relational and non-relational databases. Full Stack Frameworks with Django Learners build on their existing skills and learn how to integrate them effectively to build a Full Stack web application. The unit covers the use of frameworks, APIs, automated testing, persistent storage, user authentication and ecommerce functionality. What are the entry requirements? You must be aged 19 or over Applicants must complete the 5 Step Coding Challenge set by Code Institute Evidence of English language ability equivalent to IELTS Academic Level 6.0 if not a native speaker. There is no requirement for learners to have prior skills, knowledge or understanding of coding, however the admissions team will need to consider whether applicants have the necessary foundations to undertake studying at level 5.