Software Developer L4

Programme Delivery

All modules are either trainer-led remote training session or self-paced distance learning on our dedicated virtual learning environment (VLE).

Tutor support sessions every six weeks.

All trainer-led training days are delivered across three online sessions at the following times:

9am – 10:30am

11am – 12:30pm

1:30pm – 4pm

Programme Details

Introduction to Software Development 

• Overview of the role of a software developer
• Reasons software failed
• Introduction to the SDLC 
• Introduction to different models

Software Development Methodologies

• Lifecycle concepts, including stages, activities and deliverables associated with the software development lifecycle
• Software development methodologies, including waterfall and agile, and the strengths and weaknesses associated with different models
• Data roles and responsibilities, including the structure of software development teams and aspects needed in teams to ensure effective delivery of projects

Methodologies and UI Design

• Quality assurance
• Lifecycle Management tools , CASE & Configuration and version control
• Verification and Validation.
• Features of UX and UI
• Accessibility
• Wireframing and Prototyping
• Mood boards and storyboarding

Databases

• Relationships
• Data dictionaries
• Entity relationship diagrams
• Conceptual, logical and data models
• Designing and implementing a database

Developing Software using SQL

• Introduction to SQL
• SQL server basics 
• Manipulating data in tables
• Creating and managing tables using simple queries
• Querying multiple tables
• Creating queries and tables using complex queries and views
• Controlling user access

Introduction to Programming using Java

• Understand Java fundamentals
• Data types 
• Construct code that manipulates strings
• Construct and evaluate code that creates, iterates and manipulates arrays and array lists
• Construct and evaluate code that performs parsing, casting and conversion
• Construct and evaluate arithmetic expressions
• Construct and evaluate code that uses branching statements 
• Construct and evaluate code that uses loops 
• Declare, implement and access data members in a class
• Declare, implement and access methods
• Construct and evaluate class definitions
• Troubleshooting syntax

Ai and Machine Learning

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• The importance of AI and machine learning in software development
• Regression – Linear and Logistic
• Neural Networks
• Typical algorithms used in clustering analysis
• Fuzzy logic

Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (Opt)

• Logic and structure
• Control Flow
• Literals & variables
• Data collections
• Operators
• Functions
• Data types
• Exception handling
• I/O operations

Assessment Gateway & EPA

• EPA Preparation – Dedicated one-to-one sessions to support the learner as they head towards assessment, putting them in the best possible position for achievement
• Assessment Phase – EPA can take up to 3-4 months to complete. This involves a Work-based project with questioning and Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio