Software Development & Coding
Learn a wide range of valuable skills and techniques to enable you to work in the IT or Computing industry.
Whether you are looking to upskill your current abilities or to step into a new career, we have a course for you. Find out more below or contact us for further information.
WAES offers a selection of Digital Skills Bootcamps. Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life. Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.
AWS re/Start for Success
The AWS re/Start for Success Skills Bootcamp is run in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, preparing individuals for entry-level cloud positions. It is a full-time 12-week course taking place at our Pimlico Centre, with some days of online remote learning after the first few weeks.
Skills Bootcamp in Web Application
The Skills Bootcamp in Web Application is run in collaboration with Code Institute, teaching you the skills to be a full-stack web developer. It is a full-time 16-week course taking place at our Amberley Road Centre, with some days of online remote learning after the first few weeks. A coding challenge must be completed as part of the application for this course.
This qualification is for learners who want to develop and extend their digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries within Software Development. Learners should be able to demonstrate the skills and ability to study at Level 3. English and Maths at Level 2 will provide a good foundation for successful progression.
In the combined course you will understand how programming works and learn about cybercrime . You will develop text-based programming skills and understand routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.
Investigate the characteristics and uses of mobile apps. You will be also able to design, develop and test their own mobile app in line with a design specification.
The course introduces programming using Python as a programming language. This qualification is for learners who want to develop and extend their digital skills using concepts in computing. Learners should be able to demonstrate the skills and ability to study at Level 2.
Please note, this course is currently only available to learners in England outside Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West of England, West Midlands, North of Tyne, Sheffield City Region, and West Yorkshire.
This qualification is designed for learners who want to gain knowledge of coding. The qualification may also support progression into further study in coding or other topics within the digital sector.
The purpose of the NCFE Level 3 in Coding Practices is to provide learners with sector awareness. It will provide the learner with a chance to develop knowledge and skills relating to coding practices with the view to seeking employment or proceeding to further study in this area. This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge, skills and understanding of coding.
Please note, this course can only be funded for Greater London residents who earn less than the London Living Wage or otherwise do not already have a Level 3 qualification, alongside the standard residency requirements.
- Highly qualified and professionally experienced tutors
- Accessible Central London centres with bespoke facilities and great transport connections
- A wide range of in-person, online, distance learning and community-based courses
- Unique work experience opportunities through partnerships
- Guest speakers offer introductions to career pathways in a variety of sectors
- Excellent progression to employment, apprenticeships or further learning including university
