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How to Get Into Software Development

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How to Get Into Software Development

Instructeurs : Amy Brereton

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6 heures à compléter

Planning flexible

Apprenez à votre propre rythme

Ce que vous apprendrez

Explain the software development process, identify key team roles, discuss ethical issues.
Explain the broad applications of software development and the associated challenges, including social, legal, and ethical concerns.
Demonstrate awareness of diverse roles and skill profiles in software development.
Detail the steps in the job application process, providing examples for interview preparation.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Software Development Methodologies
Catégorie : Data Ethics
Catégorie : Computer Programming
Catégorie : Back-End Web Development
Catégorie : Software Engineering
Catégorie : Software Development

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Developing software challenges you to think in different ways and to come up with creative solutions to problems in a range of industries. So if you are a problem solver who likes to be challenged, then software development is a promising career to consider.

In this course, you will learn about the dynamic field of software development and uncover the crucial roles, from requirements engineers to backend developers, and the skills essential for success. You'll learn to navigate the development process, including gaining insights from an inspiring career changer who has thrived in the software development field. Whether you're a coding novice or an enthusiast, this course empowers you with the knowledge and confidence to pursue an exciting and rewarding career in software development. Click Start, a nationwide training programme designed to help young people develop digital skills, offers this course. Click Start offers scholarships giving free access to young people in the UK. Follow the link in the Click Start icon on the top, to check if you are eligible for free access!

Software development is a team-based process and this week, you'll find out what the different members of a development team do. You'll also explore the different types of jobs in development, and learn about the important skills and knowledge that developers need. We'll also focus on some of the legal, social, and ethical concerns that are important for a developer to understand.

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3 vidéos13 lectures2 devoirs2 sujets de discussion

3 vidéosTotal 8 minutes

Welcome to the course1 minute
Meet the team4 minutes
Being an ethical developer3 minutes

13 lecturesTotal 110 minutes

Welcome to How to Get Into Software Development5 minutes
Lesson 1: Overview5 minutes
The software development cycle10 minutes
What to consider when selecting a programming language10 minutes
Exercise: Exploring developer jobs10 minutes
Transferable skills and development10 minutes
Lesson 1: Summary5 minutes
Lesson 2: Overview5 minutes
How do you learn to program?15 minutes
Data security: when things go wrong10 minutes
Intellectual property10 minutes
How to make software accessible10 minutes
Lesson 2: Summary5 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 30 minutes

Check your understanding: The development team15 minutes
Check your understanding: The ethical developer15 minutes

2 sujets de discussionTotal 20 minutes

Introduce yourself10 minutes
Which role interests you?10 minutes

In this lesson, you'll discover some of the diverse industries that hire developers and you'll have an opportunity to reflect on which sector suits your interests. We'll also cover the hiring process and look at how you can secure your initial development job.

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2 vidéos9 lectures1 devoir1 évaluation par les pairs2 sujets de discussion

2 vidéosTotal 12 minutes

Who hires developers?3 minutes
An interview with a senior software engineer10 minutes

9 lecturesTotal 70 minutes

Lesson 3: Overview 5 minutes
Reflection: Which industry suits you?5 minutes
Research: Finding potential roles30 minutes
Summary: Lesson 33 minutes
Lesson 4: Overview5 minutes
How does recruitment work?10 minutes
Summary: Lesson 42 minutes
Course summary5 minutes
Next steps5 minutes

1 devoirTotal 30 minutes

Test your learning and earn your certificate30 minutes

1 évaluation par les pairsTotal 60 minutes

Writing good answers60 minutes

2 sujets de discussionTotal 35 minutes

The diverse industries that hire developers15 minutes
Interview tips20 minutes

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Amy Brereton

University of Leeds

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