IS IT FOR YOU?
- You will be someone who has a real passion for computers. You will be someone who understands all the technical specifications of a computer and how the software and hardware works together.
- Do maths and physics interest you? This industry will require you to use both. We will develop your maths while studying your T Level, within the context of software development.
- You may already be writing your own code for simple games and apps. If so then that’s a perfect start. Our courses will help you to take this further.
- Software development is generally split into teams which are called scrums. This has nothing to do with rugby, but about each team working on a particular goal which is done over an agreed time period, called a sprint.
- You will develop teamwork skills and will work with others to reach your goal in the sprint period.
- You will develop ‘soft’ skills, including analytical thinking and complex problem solving.
- Software developers can be well paid and starting salaries are often over £20,000.
- Most software development work is in employed roles with companies, both large and small, but many developers also work freelance
- The industry is very fast moving, with constant technology developments, so you need to be a quick learner and enjoy learning new skills.