Code Institute Diploma in Software Development

Diploma in Software Development

Course Overview

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What is Coding?Coding is a language that allows you to meet a computer half

way. It’s the language developers use to create everything

from applications to video games to vehicle interfaces.

— Paul Ford, Bloomberg 2015.

“Every month, code changes the world in some interesting, wonderful or… disturbing way”


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Who are Code Institute?Code Institute is the only university accredited coding bootcamp

in Europe. We are dedicated to producing career-ready developers

through our mentored online or classroom programme.

Our panel of industry-leading experts – including members from

Accenture, Dell, GSK, and PayPal – make up our Industry Advisory

Council (IAC).

The IAC review; validate and recommend syllabus improvements,

ensuring we teach the most relevant technologies and languages.

Through our credit-rating by a Edinburgh Napier University, graduates

receive a globally-recognised Diploma in Software Development,

providing the perfect infusion of academia and industry.

Maximising graduate employability and bridging the growing ICT

skills gap underpins our philosophy. To accomplish this, our course

is designed so our students finish with a professional portfolio and

career-ready skills.

Alexander CohrsTechnical Consultant, Fernego“Starting with no development or technical background after a few months at Code Institute, I had the skil l-set to gain an entry-level job at a leading f inancial tech company.”


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What is the Diploma in Software Development?

Who is the Diploma in Software Development for?

Code Institute’s Diploma in Software Development is an

intensive coding course created and validated by tech-

industry experts and academics – delivered in class or

mentored online in as little as 3 months.

Code Institute’s syllabus is reviewed by tech-industry

experts from Morgan McKinley, PayPal, GSK, Accenture

and more, making up our Industry Advisory Council

(IAC). The IAC ensure that we teach the most relevant,

industry-validated course content — enhancing graduate

employability.

• Career Upgraders• Career Changers / Kickstarters.• Entrepreneurs.• Anyone with Commitment and Dedication

to Learning a New Skill.


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Why Should I Learn to Code?

—Steve Jobs, Apple Inc Founder.

“I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think.”

Learning to code grants you the opportunity to create ideas

that change the world, instead of simply using technology

without context. It can open up a career door and a salary

range you never thought possible as well as reinforcing

your pre-existing skills and abilities.

Learning to code gives you control over your personal &

professional development. Below is a brief benefit overview,

from career opportunities to fun you can have.

• Learning to code is the fastest way to switch your

career.

• There will be 825,000 vacant ICT jobs in Europe by

2020, you can start your new career in tech by 2017.

• Average starting salary for 1st-year €30,000.

• Entrepreneur? Get hands-on with tech in your startup,

get the results you want!

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• We’re keen to innovate education, so our learning

options are tailored to the needs of our students. Learn

online in 36 – 48 weeks or dive in at the deep end with

our intensive 12-week classroom bootcamp.

• No matter what option you choose, our unique

accelerated learning methods prepare students for the

most intense academic cycle. Training will be a breeze.t

• Learning to code can vastly improves your existing core

competency. If you’re a graphic designer, your work

will be bolstered by front end development. If you’re

a statistician, you can learn how to automate your

statistical analysis with the back end.

• Understand how you can use the Internet of Things to

super-power your home-appliances.

• Instantly begin creating all of your wildest ideas and

businesses.

• Discover how you can modify existing open-source

apps to suit your needs.

Your Education

Your Enjoyment!

Aoife McEvoyHead of Digital | Custodian

“I originally worked in front end development, but I was out of that loop for almost 6 years. Code Institute was an excellent opportunity for me to up-skil l in the latest technologies.”


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What will I learn?

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

Upon successful completion of your projects, you will be

awarded the Code Institute Full Stack Diploma in Software

Development from the only accredited Coding Bootcamp in

Europe. You will have the skills to attain your first role as a junior

developer or advance in your current career.

Designed with practical, hands-on coding, our course ensures that

our students finish with a packed portfolio and career-ready skills.

Finally, graduates receive a digital diploma to display on LinkedIn.

A hardcopy of your Code Institute Fullstack Diploma in Software

Development is also available upon request.

• HTML5• CSS3• GitHub• Python (Django Framework)• MongoDB

• JavaScript• Data Analytics• Version Control• Networking & Interview

Skill Building.

Alun PriceDeveloper | Effective Software

I ’ve always wanted to build websites and make that my career. Code Institute was a far quicker more efficient method and I loved that it is very much industry-lead.”


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• Full Mentored Online Learning

48 Weeks.

• No Travel: Save time, money and

patience – more time to study!

• Early or late start – it makes no

difference! Study when it suits you.

• No need to change your lifestyle or

leave your job, the course fits around

you.

• You can continuously review course

materials and if you have a problem

that persists, you can contact your

mentor and work through it.

• As everyone has their own schedule,

learning speed and methodology, our

online programme can be completed

at your own pace within one year.

• Exclusive student network & online

community via Slack.

• Invites available to classroom

events such as Careers Week and

Hackathons.

Fully Mentored Online Learning

CourseDeliveryWhether you’re fully immersed in the classroom at our Dublin Centre of

Excellence, or studying at your own pace online – you are fully supported by

our lecturers, mentors and more.

Code Institute graduates receive the same Diploma in Software Development

regardless of learning methodology. The course content is the same but there

are unique advantages to both options, detailed below;

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CourseDelivery

• Instant feedback on a completed

project or a persistent problem.

• The ability to make connections

through classroom network.

• Accountability of having to complete

quality projects on time.

• Collaborative classroom environment

– work through problems with

peers, simulating an agile developer

environment.

• Guaranteed to be a qualified web

developer in 12-weeks with our

structured, accelerated classroom

programme (upon successful completion

of 3 projects).

• Access to our Learning Management

System (LMS) for course content review.

• We invite all of our new graduates to

Careers Week – an opportunity to network

with potential future employers and refine

your project presentation.

Classroom Learning | 12-Week Classroom

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Aihua FangJunior Developer | Graduate

“It ’s very tough, it ’s very intense but Code Institute’s tutors and my classmates made very complex topics easy-to-follow”


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Industry Advisory Council

Diploma in Software Development Award

Comprised of members from some of the top technology firms in the world,

Code Institute’s Industry Advisory Council is our panel of industry-leading

experts who review, validate and recommend syllabus improvements. IAC

insight enables us to tailor our course content – ensuring that we teach the

most in demand, industry-relevant skills.

On top of a professional portfolio and acquired skills; our

graduates are awarded a globally recognised Diploma in Software

Development which is a level 5 Diploma on the European

Qualification Framework (EQF).

Taught by Industry For IndustryOur tutors and mentors love to code and most of all – they love

to teach coding. At Code Institute, you’ll learn from talented

professionals who have accumnulated a wealth of experience both

in the technology and education sectors.


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Your Full SyllabusIn this final section, you’ll find an overview of each module as well as a full breakdown of exactly what you’ll learn.


Stream Zero was created by our development experts to ensure

all of our students hit the ground running and at the same level.

Over 40 hours of mandatory pre-course material, you’ll learn

the fundamentals of the languages, technologies and concepts

utilised through our intensive course.

This process enables you to dive straight into your Diploma in

Software Development.

Module Breakdown

Stream Zero Introduction to Software Development

Python

Scratch

HTML

Git / GitHub

Javascript

CSS3


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Stream One is designed for students to develop a proficiency with Front End coding technologies and languages. Including;

• HTML5 / CSS3

• JavaScript Libraries including JQuery D3.js

• Front End Frameworks including Bootstrap and AngularJS

• Use Git to Maintain, Upload and Share Code with other

Developers

• Understand and Implement Responsive Design and UX Best

Practices.

• Use Industry-standard Integrated Development

Environments such as Sublime Text

• Teamwork and Collaboration through Classroom Exercises

Stream One


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Module Breakdown

Stream One


Stream Two

• Python Programming

• Industry Standard Integrated Development Environments

like PyCharm

• Debugging Code

• Unit Testing

• Classes and Objects

• Access and Manipulate Data Effectively including Structured

and Unstructured Data using MongoDB and MySQL

Databases.

• Use the Flask Micro Framework

• Data Visualisation Creation

• Teamwork and Collaboration Through Classroom Exercises


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Stream Three will develop skills in the integration of modules. Students will build and deploy a full stack application framework using Django and advanced Python.

• Template Creation

• Blog Creation

• Message Board / Forum Creation

• Polling Application Creation

• Implement Authentication and Security Features

• Enable E-commerce Payment Systems Including Stripe and

Paypal

• Learn Advanced Database Transactions

• Become Skilled in Integration Testing

• Full Stack Application Deployment

Stream Three


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Module Breakdown

Stream Three

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