Learn the fundamentals of coding as part of our fully-funded digital skills bootcamp to help you immerse into a world of cutting-edge technology. With the increased demand for individuals with coding skills to join the workforce, there has never been a better time to upskill.

Our digital bootcamp will equip you with new skills that you can apply in the world of software development and we will provide you with a guaranteed job interview at the end of the course.

What can you learn?

By completing Capita’s Digital skills Bootcamp you will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of coding practices which will provide the foundation for a career in software development.

Topics covered:
  • The stages of the software development lifecycle, software methodologies and how working as a team contributes to effective software delivery
  • The purpose and use of coding standards, coding principles and practices and coding design process
  • How to write and debug interpreted and compiled code, distinguishing the different coding solutions
  • How to fix bugs using appropriate techniques and reflect on how the bug could have been prevented
  • Deployment, configuration management and version control systems.
Apply now
  • Fully funded
    Yes
  • Course duration
    8 or 10 weeks (full-time)
    16 or 20 weeks (part-time)
  • Recommended study
    25 hours a week (full-time)
    10 hours a week (part-time)
  • Success rates
    94% of our learners pass
  • Assessments
    5 to pass
  • Qualification
    Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices
  • Study requirements
    Level 2 qualification in either IT or Coding recommended
  • Knowledge requirements
    Understand what the Software Development Lifecycle is and identify different stages

Who is this digital bootcamp for?

This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge, skills and understanding of coding. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge, skills and understanding of coding practices. It will also support progression into relevant employment and further study in coding.

Course details

The course consists of five units and each unit contains an assessment to demonstrate your knowledge of each subject area. Once you have completed all five units, you will achieve a Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices.

Unit 1: Coding requirements and planning

Your learning goals:

  • Understand software methodologies in project management
  • Understand the capture and documentation of requirements
  • Understand risk management
  • Understand how teamwork contributes to the effective delivery of software
  • Assessment
    Unit 1 Assessment
Apply now
Unit 2: Understand coding design

Your learning goals:

  • Understand the use of coding standards
  • Understand the purpose of good coding principles and practices
  • Know about coding reviews
  • Understand databases
  • Understand the principles of interface design
  • Understand the importance of building security by design into software at the development stage
  • Assessment
    Unit 2 Assessment
Apply now
Unit 3: Implementation of coding

Your learning goals:

  • Understand tools used in coding
  • Understand key concepts of coding
  • Be able to debug and write code
  • Assessment
    Unit 3 Assessment
Apply now
Unit 4: Software testing

Your learning goals:

  • Understand different levels, types and methods of testing
  • Know about test-driven development
  • Be able to identify and fix a bug
  • Assessment
    Unit 4 Assessment
Apply now
Unit 5: Understand deployment, maintenance and configuration management

Your learning goals:

  • Know about deployment
  • Understand maintenance in coding
  • Understand configuration management and version control systems
  • Assessment
    Unit 5 Assessment
Apply now

Is my study fully funded?

Fully funded places are available to anyone who meets the eligibility criteria below.

  • Living in England
  • Aged 19 or over from the 31 August 2022 (born before 01 September 2003)
  • A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) and a resident in the EEA for the last 3 years
  • Not in receipt of any other Adult Education Budget (AEB) funding.

Apply now

You may also qualify if you're:

  • Employed, self-employed or unemployed
  • A non-EEA citizen with permission by UK government to live in the UK which is not for educational purposes, and lived in England for at least 3 years
  • A family member of an EU national
  • A refugee
  • Asylum Seeker.

Take a look at our FAQs for further funding information.

Comprehensive support

Your Tutor

Qualification

On completion of the course, learners receive an industry recognised tech qualification.

Customer Care

Flexible support

With monthly one-to-one meetings with tutors, the option to call on our experts at any time for help and a 24/7 coursework portal.

Phone

Employability coach

Employability coaches are on hand to help you explore job roles and opportunities for progression.