Free Level 3 Software Development Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. You'll study one day a week over the course of a year, building the technical knowledge and practical skills that software development roles require. The course covers programming concepts, software design, and development practices. Check the college website for the most up-to-date entry requirements; an initial assessment will confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll learn to write and structure code using programming languages used in software development.
You'll understand software design principles and how to plan a development project.
You'll apply testing and debugging techniques to identify and fix problems in code.
You'll explore how software development teams work, including version control and collaborative tools.
You'll develop an understanding of databases and how software interacts with data.
You'll build a portfolio of practical work that demonstrates your development skills to employers.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom-based and run during the day on a part-time schedule over one year. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions and hands-on practical work. Assessment is through coursework and practical assignments rather than a single exam, so your progress is measured throughout the course. The centre will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Software developer: write and maintain applications across web, mobile, or desktop
Junior developer: entry-level role building software as part of a team
Web developer: design and build websites and web-based tools
QA tester: test software to find bugs before products go live
Technical support analyst: help users and troubleshoot software issues
IT technician: support systems and software in business environments
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Software Development: deepens technical skills and is suited to roles with more responsibility.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing: a higher education qualification that can lead to a degree-level top-up.
Degree Apprenticeship in Software Engineering: combine paid work with a full degree, building on your Level 3 software development qualification.
