Free Level 2 Coding Course. Study online at your own pace over 12 weeks. You'll need 4 GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (or A* to D), or a Level 1 qualification to enrol. English and maths GCSEs are desirable but not essential. The course covers the fundamentals of coding, giving you a grounding in how software and digital systems are built. It suits anyone who wants a flexible, online coding qualification without travelling to a centre. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding.
Who this course is for
Further information is available on our website
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 9 - 3/A* - D (English and maths desirable) or a Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll understand the core principles of coding and how programs are structured.
You'll learn how to read and write basic code.
You'll explore how software is developed and tested.
You'll study how data is used and managed within programs.
You'll understand how coding applies to real digital products and systems.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on assignments and written tasks completed online. There are no exams on site. You submit your work digitally, and your progress is reviewed against the requirements of the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. London South East Colleges will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior web developer: build and maintain websites using code
Junior software tester: check software works correctly before release
IT support technician: troubleshoot digital systems and software
Digital content assistant: manage and update online content
Data entry and systems administrator: work with databases and business software
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in IT or Computing: deepens your technical knowledge and opens doors to more specialist roles.
Level 3 Software Development Qualification: focuses on building and testing software, a natural step if you want to work as a developer.
A-level or BTEC in Computing: a route toward a university degree in computer science or software engineering.
