Free Level 2 Programming Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith and Fulham College, part-time during the day. You'll start with an interview and short entry test. No previous formal qualifications are needed, but you should have basic digital skills. Over two months, you'll learn the principles of computer programming and develop text-based coding skills to design and build your own program. The course covers both theory and practical work in a PC suite with all required software.
Who this course is for
Adults (19+)
Entry requirements
Successful completion of an interview and entry test.
No previous formal qualifications are required, but learners will need to have basic digital skills.
What you will learn
You'll understand the core principles of how computer programming works.
You'll write and develop text-based code to create your own program.
You'll design a program from initial concept through to a working solution.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates your programming skills.
You'll develop practical experience using professional software applications in a PC suite.
How you will learn
Classes are held on-site in a PC suite with all required software installed. An IT specialist lecturer teaches you through a mix of theory and hands-on practical work. Assessment is by portfolio of evidence, which you build up during the course to show what you have learned and produced.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Software Developer. Entry-level role writing and testing code.
Junior Web Developer. Building and maintaining websites and web apps.
IT Support Technician. Troubleshooting systems, often requires coding basics.
Digital Apprentice. Apprenticeships in tech often value a programming qualification.
Data Entry and Systems Administrator. Working with databases and business software.
What you could study next
Level 3 ICT (Digital Skills) Qualification. A natural next step if you want to go deeper into IT and digital industries, available at the same college.
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in IT. Broadens your knowledge across software, networking, and systems.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing. For those aiming toward a degree-level career in software development or IT.
