Level 3 Software Development Skills Bootcamp

Introduction to Software Development

Within this unit, learners will get a brief explanation of the role and associated responsibilities. It will also describe the roles within the software development teams and the tasks they perform.

Skills Bootcamps are for:

• Adults aged 19 or over as of the 31st August 2024
• Adults who are employed and looking to move into a new sector and start an entry-level role
• Applicants must reside in the South Yorkshire area (Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham or Sheffield).
• Adults who are employed and have their employer's co-funding support to progress within the company
• Learners who are self-employed and looking to grow their business
• Learners who are recently unemployed (for less than 12 months) or returning to work after a break and are looking to get started with an entry-level job in a new sector
• Learners who are looking to build upon a Skills Bootcamp by moving onto an apprenticeship in their chosen topic
Applicants who have lived in England for at least the last 3 consecutive years, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom (there are exceptions for Ukraine or Afghanistan nationals)
• Learners who are not currently undertaking any formal education, including another Skills Bootcamp
• Learners who have not studied a Skills Bootcamp in the current funding year
• Learners who have a reliable internet connection, a laptop or computer with a camera and microphone and access to Microsoft Office
• Adults who are able to commit to and attend 100% of live sessions as per the course requirements they are choosing to enrol on

Please note, although our Skills Bootcamps are completed entirely online, due to the way Skills Bootcamps are funded, you can only complete a course that is available in the area that you currently reside in.

What does it cost to enrol on a Skills Bootcamp?

Skills Bootcamps are fully funded (that means free) for…

• Unemployed people (for less than 12 months)
• Employed people looking for a career change*
• Self-employed people who are looking to grow their business
• Employers recruiting an individual who has completed a Skills Bootcamp

*Large employers looking to upskill their current staff will contribute 30% of the cost for their staff members' upskilling. *Small or medium employers (SMEs) will contribute 10% for their staff members upskilling.

14 weeks

You must complete 7 hours of mandatory live learning each week:

• 6 hours of live learning sessions led by your expert tutor
• 1 hour with a Careers and Progression Coordinator

Once you are verified as being eligible for the Skills Bootcamp, you can choose from the below range of days and times to attend your live learning sessions:

Daytime & Weekend sessions:

Tuesday & Saturday 9am – 4:30pm

Please note: You cannot swap between weekdays and weekends.

Evening sessions:

Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30pm – 9pm

Thursday 6:30pm – 8:30pm

*Please note your chosen day and time will occur every week for the full 14-week programme

Because our Skills Bootcamps are of Level 3 standard in England, you will be expected to have some existing knowledge and skills within the subject area or job role that you are applying for.

You must also have:

• A familiarity with applied use of Microsoft Office Suite of programmes
• Basic functional skills ability including Maths and English