Overview
Understanding Coding NCFE Level 2 Certificate (Distance Learning)This qualification is not just about learning coding, it’s about opening doors to a rewarding career in the digital sector. It’s designed for learners who want to gain an introduction to coding and progress into further study or employment in a coding or IT-related role. The skills you’ll gain from this qualification can also be applied to other topics within the digital sector, offering a wide range of exciting career opportunities.
All of the Level 2 courses are free. These courses last up to 16 weeks and you can start them at any point throughout the year, and complete them in your own free time.
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You will gain:
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding.
What will I study?
- Unit 01: Understand the principles of coding
- Unit 02: Understand terminology used in coding
- Unit 03 Understand coding design principles
- Unit 04: Understand the processes and practice of coding
- Unit 05: Understand the importance of communication and project management in coding
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 fundamental 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

Important information
Entry Requirements
You will be required to complete an initial English and Maths assessment, where you must achieve over a Level 1 to have access to the course.
How will I be assessed?
Written assignments (online).
Next steps
After completing this course, you could:
- study another Distance Learning course
- enrol on to an Access to Higher Education course or other further education courses (subject to entry requirements)
Additional information
Please note that an administration charge of £150 will be charged if the course is not completed within the allocated 16 weeks.
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Additional Learning Support
If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.
Financial Support
For information regarding financial support, please visit the Financial Support section to see the support you may be entitled to apply for.
Accessibility
We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.
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