Coding Practices (Level 3)
The Level 3 in Coding Practices free online course will provide you with sector awareness and develop your knowledge and skills relating to coding practices. You will learn about coding requirements and planning, understanding coding design, implementing coding and the various approaches and stages of software testing, including test-driven development. You will develop your knowledge of issues including bug detection, resolution and preventive techniques.
Are You Eligible?
To ensure you are eligible for this online course, check if you align with our check list below:
Aged 19+ as of 31st August 2025
Fully funded postcode area
You must be either unemployed or in employment but earning below the low wage threshold of £25,750 or are aged 19-23 with a prior attainment below level 3 to be eligible to undertake this free online course.
*Other eligibility criteria may apply
As the world is evolving digitally, it is important now more than ever to enhance your knowledge through digital online learning. Did you know, there are around 465,000 software developers in the UK? Despite this growth, the UK software industry has a shortage of individuals with coding skills.
Course Benefits
- Achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
- Evidence your competency to employers
- Further your personal and professional development
- Learn at a time that suits you without the need to attend college
What Will You Learn
- Coding requirements and planning
- Understanding coding design
- Implementation of coding
- Software testing
- Understand deployment, maintenance, and configuration management.
Progress Review
Your tutor will contact you at the midpoint of your course to conduct a progress review. During this call, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your experience with the course so far, reflect on your progress and get advice on how to overcome any challenges you may be facing.
Full Course Title
NCFE Level 3 Certificate In Coding Practices
