Developing software challenges you to think in different ways and to come up with creative solutions to problems in a range of industries. So if you are a problem solver who likes to be challenged, then software development is a promising career to consider.
In this course, you will learn about the dynamic field of software development and uncover the crucial roles, from requirements engineers to backend developers, and the skills essential for success.
You'll learn to navigate the development process, including gaining insights from an inspiring career changer who has thrived in the software development field.
Whether you're a coding novice or an enthusiast, this course empowers you with the knowledge and confidence to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in software development.
Click Start, a nationwide training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills, offers this course. Click Start offers scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK. Follow the link in the Click Start icon on the top, to check if you are eligible for free access!
Software development is a team-based process and this week, you'll find out what the different members of a development team do. You'll also explore the different types of jobs in development, and learn about the important skills and knowledge that developers need. We'll also focus on some of the legal, social, and ethical concerns that are important for a developer to understand.
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3 vidéos13 lectures2 devoirs2 sujets de discussion
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3 vidéos•Total 8 minutes
Welcome to the course•1 minute
Meet the team•4 minutes
Being an ethical developer•3 minutes
13 lectures•Total 110 minutes
Welcome to How to Get Into Software Development•5 minutes
Lesson 1: Overview•5 minutes
The software development cycle•10 minutes
What to consider when selecting a programming language•10 minutes
Exercise: Exploring developer jobs•10 minutes
Transferable skills and development•10 minutes
Lesson 1: Summary•5 minutes
Lesson 2: Overview•5 minutes
How do you learn to program?•15 minutes
Data security: when things go wrong•10 minutes
Intellectual property•10 minutes
How to make software accessible•10 minutes
Lesson 2: Summary•5 minutes
2 devoirs•Total 30 minutes
Check your understanding: The development team•15 minutes
Check your understanding: The ethical developer•15 minutes
2 sujets de discussion•Total 20 minutes
Introduce yourself•10 minutes
Which role interests you?•10 minutes
Week 2: Starting your career
Module 2•3 heures à terminer
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In this lesson, you'll discover some of the diverse industries that hire developers and you'll have an opportunity to reflect on which sector suits your interests. We'll also cover the hiring process and look at how you can secure your initial development job.
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2 vidéos9 lectures1 devoir1 évaluation par les pairs2 sujets de discussion
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2 vidéos•Total 12 minutes
Who hires developers?•3 minutes
An interview with a senior software engineer•10 minutes
9 lectures•Total 70 minutes
Lesson 3: Overview •5 minutes
Reflection: Which industry suits you?•5 minutes
Research: Finding potential roles•30 minutes
Summary: Lesson 3•3 minutes
Lesson 4: Overview•5 minutes
How does recruitment work?•10 minutes
Summary: Lesson 4•2 minutes
Course summary•5 minutes
Next steps•5 minutes
1 devoir•Total 30 minutes
Test your learning and earn your certificate•30 minutes
1 évaluation par les pairs•Total 60 minutes
Writing good answers•60 minutes
2 sujets de discussion•Total 35 minutes
The diverse industries that hire developers•15 minutes
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This course is part of Click Start, a UK training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills. Click Start is offering a limited number of scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK.
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What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
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Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.