Computing, Games and IT

Digital Development (Programming) Level 2 Award Part-time

In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will start on Wednesday 26th April. The course lasts for nine weeks (You will study on Wednesdays from 9.15am to 4.15pm).

Entry requirements

There is no requirement for you to have achieved any qualifications or units prior to undertaking this qualification, however a reasonable standard of computing skills will be required.

You will achieve

Level 2 Award in Digital Development

Course overview

The qualification offers an introduction to programming and coding in Python alongside a range of digital skills and other skills valued in the workplace.

Course content

You will produce a portfolio of small programming projects, one of which will be as part of a team, hosting those projects on a Git-based code sharing platform.

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital Development and gain an introduction to the skills required in the Digital Development sector.

You will complete two Python programming modules and use digital tools to contribute to team projects.

Please note that this course can be studied either in our SciTech Digital Innovation Hub or in the Urban Classroom, Market Kitchen (Barnsley town centre). We will discuss this further with you when you enrol. The course will run again in April 2023.

You will be assessed using a range of methods such as practical tasks and written coursework within a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio will be used to determine your grade.

All equipment will be provided.

SciTech Centre
Falcon Street
Barnsley
S70 2EY

Upon completion, you could study one of our other Creative and Digital courses.

How much does the course cost?

£225

Digital Development (Programming) Level 2 Award Part-time