What this course develops
Coding is only one part of building software. This course introduces the complete development mindset: understanding requirements, designing a solution, implementing it, testing it and improving it.
Course content
From problem to requirement
Translate a user need into clear functional and non-functional requirements.
Planning the solution
Break the system into components, flows and manageable development tasks.
Data & logic design
Decide what information the software needs and how key processes should work.
Implementation thinking
Connect a design to code structure, naming, functions and maintainable organisation.
Version & change thinking
Understand why software evolves and why changes must be controlled and documented.
Testing
Distinguish expected behaviour from defects and design useful test cases.
Debugging & iteration
Investigate failures, correct them and retest rather than patching blindly.
Mini development lifecycle
Take a small software concept through requirements, design, implementation planning and test strategy.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the stages of software development.
- Translate needs into requirements.
- Structure a small software solution.
- Design meaningful tests.
- Explain why maintainability, iteration and documentation matter.
Teaching approach
Teaching is live and tutor-led. Concepts are explained, demonstrated and then applied through guided exercises. Learners are expected to make decisions, attempt tasks, test their work and discuss errors rather than simply watch a completed solution.
Delivery options
This course can be delivered online. In-person delivery can also be requested and is subject to location, tutor availability, programme scheduling and any equipment or venue requirements.
Who it is for
This is a beginner course suitable for learners who want structured development in software development. If you are unsure whether the starting level is right, use the application form to describe your current experience and we can review the request.