Free Level 3 Application Development Course in Macclesfield. Classes run full-time at The Fallibroome Academy, over 12 months. You'll study how software applications are built, from scoping requirements through to UX/UI design and development across different platforms. The course covers the principles behind intuitive interface design and the job roles that make up the application development industry. Entry requires a Level 2 Merit or above in Cambridge Nationals in Creative iMedia, or grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics. You'll finish with the OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Computing: Application Development Certificate.
Who this course is for
See the link to the course details for more information.
What you will learn
You'll learn the stages developers go through to produce a working software application.
You'll learn how to scope application requirements and define what a project needs.
You'll study the principles of UX/UI design and what makes an interface easy to use.
You'll use tools and techniques to plan and prototype UX/UI solutions.
You'll learn how to design high-fidelity prototypes and communicate them to clients.
You'll explore implementation methodology and the considerations for developing apps across different platforms.
You'll gain an understanding of job roles in the application development industry and the skills they require.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. The course is assessed through a combination of units covering the fundamentals of application development, UX/UI design, and developing application software. Assessment includes both examined and coursework components as set by OCR. You'll apply your learning to practical tasks that reflect real-world software development processes.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Fallibroome Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Software Developer: design and build applications for web or mobile platforms.
Junior Application Developer: entry-level role creating and testing software.
UX Designer: plan and prototype user-friendly digital interfaces.
UI Designer: focus on the visual and interactive elements of apps.
Front-End Developer: build the user-facing side of websites and applications.
IT Technician: support and maintain software systems in a business.
Junior Web Developer: create and update websites using coding skills.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Certificate in Computing (OCR Cambridge Advanced National): the natural next step, building on this Certificate with additional units and deeper application development skills.
A Level Computer Science: a traditional academic route for those aiming toward university study in computing or software engineering.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing: a Level 4 qualification that moves into professional-level software development and systems design.
Degree Apprenticeship in Software Engineering: combine paid work with a university-level qualification in software development.
