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Free Level 2 Coding Course Online – Activate Learning at City of Oxford College

CostFREE
Duration24 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start1 Sep 2026
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Coding Course. Study online. This is a fully self-paced course, so you can work through it on your own schedule with assessor support available when you need it. You'll need a laptop and must be aged 19 or over at the start of the academic year. Over 24 weeks, you'll explore how coding works and how software is built, from the logic behind programming languages to writing and testing your own code.

Who this course is for

Study this course FREE, with no course fees! This is a fully online, self-directed, independent study course with assessor support and guidance. Students must have use of a laptop to complete this course and must be aged 19+ at the beginning of the academic year (31 August). This 24-week course has a flexible start date and will run until 31 July 2024. Want to learn what makes it possible for you to create computer software? Coding is a language that tells computers what action to perform and this course is designed for anyone who is looking to gain an introduction to coding and how coding is used in practice for software development. Eligibility Criteria – this course is FREE if you: are aged 19+, live in England, not within a non-funded postcode region, have been in the EU for three years for purposes other than study (and able to provide documentation), are not currently enrolled on an apprenticeship, have not completed any part of the course before, . Please note: If aged 19-23 you must have a Level 2 qualification. If you are not eligible the fee is £579. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the principles behind programming and how code instructs a computer
  • You'll explore how software is designed and developed
  • You'll learn about different programming languages and when each is used
  • You'll write and test basic code
  • You'll understand how data is stored and processed by programs
  • You'll develop problem-solving skills used in software development

How you will learn

This is a fully online, self-directed course. You study independently at your own pace, with assessor support and guidance available throughout. Assessment is based on coursework and written tasks completed online. You'll need a laptop to access course materials and submit your work.

What you will need to bring

You'll need your own laptop to complete this course. Activate Learning at City of Oxford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior web developer: builds and maintains websites using code
  • Software tester: checks programs work correctly before release
  • IT support technician: troubleshoots software and system issues
  • Digital content assistant: uses basic coding for web and digital content
  • Data entry and systems administrator: manages digital records and databases

What you could study next

A level 2 coding qualification gives you a solid foundation to go further in tech. You could move on to a Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in IT or Software Development to deepen your programming skills. From there, a degree-level apprenticeship or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing opens doors to developer and analyst roles.

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