HNC Software Development

Digital Technologies HNC learners at the South Central IoT will benefit from:

• Project based learning: You will manage projects from beginning to end, solving employer-generated problems and maximising higher skills.
• Active partnerships with employers: Our previous projects include working with Microsoft. Learners will be given opportunities to complete Microsoft relevant certifications. Our projects are co-delivered with employer partners which means you get trained directly by industry professionals.
• Confidence to learn, forget and relearn – as you would in industry: You will be treated as a unique investor in your working future rather than individuals accessing courses.
• Real research and development: You will undertake detailed research, enquiry, writing and analysis and communicate results effectively.
• Friendly and approachable: The South Central Institute of Technology team is welcoming, and will encourage you at every step.

Our Digital Coaches will support you on your exciting learning journey. They will provide advice and guidance at regular intervals to ensure you achieve the best possible grade.

programmes are assessed by assignments or coursework. Projects completed as part of the course are based on live briefs from industry employers, ensuring relevant workplace experience and potential job prospects.

At Level 4 entry, total qualification time is estimated at 1,200 hours per academic year, of which 480 hours are guided learning hours. This equates to approx. 15 hours per week taught (face-to-face and e-learning) and 15+ hours per week independent self-study during term time. This Software Development and Programming course can be studied both full-time in one-year and part-time in two-years.

You’ll gain a wide range of knowledge, during your Software Development and Programming course, tied to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios, with live project briefs from our employer partners.

During the course of your Higher National Certificate, you’ll develop and strengthen your core skills, while preparing yourself to continue onto a Level 5 Higher National Diploma, or to entering employment. Not only will you have a sound knowledge across a broad range of technical areas, you’ll also leave with the qualities and skills that employers look for. What’s more, we’ll be here to support you at every step, offering a friendly environment that feels (and looks) like a real employer.