Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development (Online)

Entry Requirements

• You must be aged 19 or over
• Applicants must complete the 5-step coding challenge set by Code Institute
• Successful interview with Code Institute & New City College
• You need to be working at least level 2 for English and Math
• There is no specific requirement for learners to have prior qualifications. However, applicants must have the necessary skills and knowledge in Digital Sector to undertake this program of study at level 5. 

Additional requirements

You will also require access to a computer or laptop equipped with camera and broadband internet.  During the lessons, you need to ensure that the camera on the device is on to verify your full participation.

Course Information:

This online course, is written by Code Institute and accredited by Gateway Qualifications, equips learners with practical coding skills for web-based software development. It provides 24/7 access to course portal, live tutor support, and an engaged student community via Slack for mentoring and career development. Students attend weekly 3-hour online sessions, with opportunities for one-on-one meetings to support assignments and academic progression. An average of 15 hours of self-study per week is recommended over the full duration of the course; there is an expectation that students will continue their study throughout the whole course and not just during the college teaching weeks.  It must be noted that this is NOT a full time course and does not qualify for visa or other Student status related discounts.

Applicants must first complete the Code Institute’s 5-step Coding Challenge before applying. The course covers front-end and back-end development, preparing learners for roles such as software/web application developer, full-stack/front-end/back-end developer, QA engineer, or software support engineer. No prior coding experience is necessary.

It serves as a pathway to employment in the tech industry, helping learners gain the skills needed for entry-level software development roles.

Key Topics: The qualification is made up of 4 units that progress you through front-end and back-end processes, learning coding process and flow. The units are:

User Centric Front-end Development

This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to build a front-end web application. It includes understanding the principles of responsive design, documentation and effective layout of content.

Interactive Front-end Development

This unit aims to develop knowledge and skills needed to build a dynamic, interactive front-end web application. It includes understanding user input and control when interacting with a web application. It also includes understanding the principles of manual testing for debugging.

Data Centric Development

This focuses on understanding and developing the practical skills to build a back-end web application. Topics covered include data storage and data management using relational and non-relational databases.

Full Stack Frameworks with Django

Learners build on their existing skills and learn how to integrate them effectively to build a Full Stack web application. The unit covers the use of frameworks, APIs, automated testing, persistent storage, user authentication and ecommerce functionality