Training in coding is required for the UK workforce. The European Commission (EC) believes programming is everywhere and fundamental to the understanding of a hyper-connected world. The Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition Policy by the EC includes among its objectives developing digital skills for the following groups: i) the labour force (e.g. upskilling and reskilling workers, jobseekers; actions on career advice and guidance), and ii) the education force (i.e. transforming teaching and learning of digital skills in a lifelong learning perspective, including the training of teachers).
According to recent UK-wide statistics (https://technation.io/report2020/):
- The demand for full-stack software developers has more than tripled between 2015 and 2018;
- Despite the impact of the covid-19 pandemic, advertised tech roles in the UK grew 36% as of the June 2020; and
- Java is still the most sought-after programming language (by no. of advertised roles).
What you'll learn
The aim of this class is to:
- Introduce learners to basic coding skills
- Enable understanding of basic principles
- Develop basic competence in programming in a modern industry-standard programming language.
Furthermore, the module will enable learners to develop their object-oriented software development skills via programming in Java.
Details
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Delivery |
This module will be delivered fully online. The module opens in February 2023. However, learners can apply, enrol and complete the module anytime in the Winter, Spring and Summer 2023. |
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Who can apply? |
Anyone interested in developing their basic competence in programming and coding skills. |
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Funded available |
Fully funded places are available for this module supported by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Funding Council. |
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What will I get at the end of it? |
This module is worth 10 credits at SCQF Level 8. You'll receive a formal University Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate when you complete the module. |
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Sign me up! |
To express an interest, request more information or reserve a place on this course please email cis-upskilling@strath.ac.uk. |
