Introduction to Programming – Extend Option
Please note: This course is one of our Extend Options designed to be combined with other A Level programmes or BTEC Extended Certificate courses to make up a full timetable. If you are planning to study an A Level programme at Exeter College you will need to enrol on a four element programme, and cannot apply for this course on it’s own.
Why do this course?
You will design and develop multiple application using the BBC Mircobit. This is an ideal introduction if you are considering a career in software development. The course content is divided into three components: creating a design for the software application, developing the software application using Python as a programming language, and testing the product to ensure that the application is fully functional. This Extend option is suitable if you have no prior experience of programming.
What will it involve?
The course will follow professional working practices of the software development industry. You will develop programs by adhering to the software development life cycle processes of planning, design, development and testing. We will be using the Python programming language to develop all of your applications. This will give you experience of using an industry standard software development environment.
How might it help in the future?
Embarking on this course will provide you with many skills in the world of software development. Creating these applications will demonstrate that you have developed technical programming skills and this will be advantageous for many career paths. Employers and potential universities will see evidence of your knowledge in problem solving and logical thinking as well as your ability to use up-to-date software development techniques.
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Mathematics
- Qualification Extend 🧩
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 3
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