Coding Foundations Certification

Coding Foundations Certification

The ability to code is one of the most sought after skills in today’s competitive job markets. Whether you have team members who are already in the field and are looking to advance their position or outsiders who would like to get their foot in the door, understanding the basics of coding is a must.

This interesting 10 module course will teach your team members everything that they need to know, in order to get started writing simple code. Over the course of 12 hours, they’ll learn the history of coding, the importance of mathematics in the field and how to code in some of the most well-known and commonly used languages.

 

What’s covered in the course?

In this course, learners will learn about:

  • The roles that ciphers and cryptography played in the development of modern day coding;
  • The concepts and terminology that are essential, in order to write proper code;
  • The role that mathematics plays in coding and the basics of binary;
  • In the context of coding, your team member will learn what the basics of variables are, why they’re so important and how to use them;
  • The different types of data that exist and the various ways in which they’re used;
  • How to limit the time spent on and increase the quality of your code, by using built-in functions;
  • The proper way to organise your programme and why it’s important to do so;
  • The basics of Object-orientated Programming and the 4 principles that define it;
  • Why it is so important to use code.

 

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Course FAQ

Who can take the Coding Foundations Certification course?

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There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?

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The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module.

Where / when can the course be studied?

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The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device

Is there a test at the end of the course?

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Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?

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The pass mark for the test is 70%.

What happens if a user fails the test?

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If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study.

How long does it take to complete the Coding Foundations Certification course?

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We estimate that the course will take about 12 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

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