Understanding Coding - Level 2 Certificate-Online Course-Adult Learning-09:30-13:00

About this course

About this course

This NCFE Level 2 certificate will give you an introduction to coding. It will support you to progress into further study (for example the Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices) as well as potentially helping you to progress to entry level employment in a coding or IT related role.

Please note: sessions will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30am-1pm

This course comprises 5 units:

• Understand the principles of coding
• Understand terminology used in coding
• Understand coding design principles
• Understand the processes and practice of coding
• Understand the importance of communication and project management in coding

There are no specific prior skills/knowledge requirements for this. However, you may find it helpful if you’ve already achieved a Level 1 Digital Skills or Information Technology related qualification.

As this course is online, a suitable device such as laptop, smart phone, tablet or computer will be required to access the course.  Zoom will be used for the live sessions and the link will be sent to you once your enrolment has been completed.

Booking your place and fee information

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire

1) FREE - if you earn less than £18,525 gross salary or are on a means-tested benefit.

2) PAYMENT HELP AVAILABLE - if you earn more than £18,525 (annual gross salary) but are on a low-income, we might be able to help pay part or all of your course fees. Email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk for an application form or if you have any questions.

3) CO-FUNDED - if you are on a higher-income, the government will pay approximately half of your course fees.