Free Level 3 Coding Practices Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your existing commitments. You'll build knowledge of coding requirements and planning, coding design, and how to implement code effectively. The course also covers software testing approaches, including test-driven development, plus bug detection, resolution, and prevention techniques. It typically takes 15 weeks to complete. A free coding practices course for adults aged 19 and over, funded through the Adult Skills Fund for eligible learners.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 in Coding Practices free online course will provide you with sector awareness and develop your knowledge and skills relating to coding practices. You will learn about coding requirements and planning, understanding coding design, implementing coding and the various approaches and stages of software testing, including test-driven development. You will develop your knowledge of issues including bug detection, resolution and preventive techniques.
Entry requirements
Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2024. Currently live in England and lived in the EU for 3 years. Funded Via the Adult Skills Funded Free Courses for Jobs. You must be either unemployed or in employment but earning below the low wage threshold of £25,000 or are aged 19-23 with a prior attainment below level 3 to be eligible to undertake this free online course.
What you will learn
You'll understand coding requirements and how to plan a coding project.
You'll learn the principles of coding design.
You'll develop skills in implementing code across different contexts.
You'll explore software testing approaches and the stages involved in testing.
You'll understand test-driven development and how it works in practice.
You'll identify bugs in code and apply techniques to resolve and prevent them.
You'll gain sector awareness of current coding practices in the tech industry.
How you will learn
This is an online course, so all study takes place remotely. You'll work through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on the knowledge and skills you develop throughout the course. CT Skills will confirm the specific assessment methods before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CT Skills will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior developer: entry-level coding and software build roles
Software tester: testing code quality and identifying bugs
QA analyst: quality assurance across software development teams
Web developer: building and maintaining websites and web applications
Technical support analyst: diagnosing and resolving software issues
IT technician: supporting systems and software in business environments
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in IT or Software Development: deepens technical skills and moves you toward mid-level developer roles.
Level 3 or 4 apprenticeship in Software Development: combines paid work with structured training, recognised by employers across the sector.
Vendor certifications (such as CompTIA or Microsoft): short specialist qualifications that complement a coding practices qualification and are valued in tech hiring.
