This qualification is suitable for you if you wish to gain knowledge of coding and programming. The qualification may also support progression into further study in coding or other topics within the digital sector. This qualification aims to: • focus on an introduction to coding within the digital sector. The objectives of this qualification are to enable the learner to gain an understanding of: • principles of coding • the stages of the software development cycle • coding terminology and the key principles of writing code • different coding types • best practices in coding • methods of testing and the DevOps process • effective communication and project management in coding
