Programming Level 1 Award Part-time
Course Overview
Programming Level 1 Award Part-time
In this Introduction to Programming course, you will learn about the principles of computer programming to understand how programming works. Develop text-based programming skills to design and develop your own basic computer program.
You will learn about the basic principles of computer programming to understand how programming works.Developing graphic-based programming skills to design and develop your own computer program.
Learning outcomes:
• Know the basic principles of programming
• Be able to design a simple computer program in response to a client brief
• Be able to develop the program using a graphic-based programming language
• Be able to test, document and review the program
Course starts week commencing 15 September. Day of the week to be confirmed.
Located at: SciTech Digital Innovation Hub
Course Start: 14 September 2026
Course length: 12 Weeks
Day(s) of study: Monday, at 1:15pm - 4:15pm
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QCMSAWIPT1
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course is FREE subject to funding criteria. Please see 'Other funding information' to find out if you are eligible for funding. If you are not eligible for funding, this course costs £144.
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You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees. Please visit the How to apply and fees page for further details.
Other funding information
Course Content
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The course information on this page was last updated 20 April 2026.
