Why Software Development?
Software development is your gateway to a dynamic, high-demand field that offers endless opportunities for creativity, problem-solving, and global impact. With a constant learning curve, diverse industry options, and the potential for remote work, it’s a career that empowers you to build the future while enjoying the benefits of a supportive community and competitive salaries. In a tech-driven world, software development is the path to a rewarding, ever-evolving career.
What set us apart?
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed with direct input from industry leaders working for international companies such as Amazon and Uber, ensuring you receive the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge in the tech industry.
Benefits of Software Development to Individuals:
- High Demand: Software developers are in constant demand, offering excellent job prospects and security.
- Lucrative Salaries: The field typically offers competitive and often above-average salaries.
- Creative Problem Solving: Software development involves creative thinking and solving real-world challenges.
- Global Impact: Software can reach a global audience, enabling you to make a significant impact.
- Continuous Learning: Technology evolves, ensuring a constant learning curve to keep skills up-to-date.
- Versatile: Software development applies to various industries, from finance to healthcare.
- Remote Work: Many software development roles allow for remote work and flexible schedules.
- Strong Community: There’s a supportive developer community for networking and collaboration.
- Innovation: You have a hand in shaping the future of technology and improving efficiency.
What will I learn?
Fundamentals of Web Development
Building a solid foundation in software development involves mastering key technologies and tools. Understanding HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is fundamental for web development, as they form the backbone of every web application. Learning how to work with Web APIs allows you to integrate external data and services into your projects. Git and GitHub are essential for version control and collaboration, enabling you to manage and share your code effectively with others. This comprehensive skill set equips you to create, manage, and improve web applications and software projects.
Mastering ReactJS
Moving beyond the basics, diving into ReactJS involves exploring its core concepts and best practices. React components are the building blocks of your application, and understanding state management ensures your app can handle dynamic data effectively. React Router enables navigation in single-page applications, while hooks and the Context API provide powerful tools for managing state and sharing data. Integrating Material UI can enhance the design and user experience of your app, and following best practices ensures efficient, maintainable code and a seamless user experience. This advanced knowledge of React equips you to build robust and interactive web applications.
Backend Development and Databases
Exploring backend development with Node.js delves into server-side programming. You’ll learn how to create RESTful APIs, which enable communication between your front-end and back-end. Middleware functions allow you to process requests and responses, adding functionality like authentication and validation. Understanding database design is crucial for structuring data efficiently, and integrating MongoDB, a NoSQL database, provides a scalable and flexible solution for storing and retrieving data. This knowledge empowers you to build the server-side components of web applications, handling data, logic, and interactions between the front-end and back-end.
Authentication and Deployment
This module offers a comprehensive learning experience covering authentication, authorisation, full-stack application development, and the intricacies of deploying and hosting software in the digital landscape. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to ensure the security of user data, control access to your applications, and construct complete software solutions that operate seamlessly on both the front-end and back-end. Furthermore, you’ll become adept at making your software accessible to users through various hosting and deployment methods in the ever-evolving digital environment.
Cloud Native Software Development
Application
In this module, we commence with an introduction to the transformative concept of cloud-native software development, emphasising its agility and scalability in cloud environments. Subsequently, we delve into various roles within software companies, encompassing software engineers, front-end, and back-end developers. You will learn about their distinct responsibilities, skills, and the significance of diversity in software teams for overall company success. Additionally, we will explore methods to organise and structure responsibilities for effective project execution efficiently. This knowledge equips you to excel in cloud-native development and make well-informed career decisions in the software industry.
Why train with LEAD
- Free training if you earn £30,000 or under.
- Tailored training solutions to meet your needs.
- Support provided to find new employment or change of career.
- Dynamic delivery model with ongoing support.
Delivered by fully qualified Industry specialists for greater impact.
Delivery Method
- Full time or Part time solutions available
- On-line training using real time collaborative tools
- Workshops available in our innovation centres
- Up to 16 weeks
Eligibility criteria for fully funded training
- Aged 19+
- Self-employed
- Employed
- Unemployed
- Based in Birmingham and Wolverhampton
