Software Development

About the course

• Why learn Software Development?

  With software development, you can create virtually anything, from simple websites to complex applications. Learning software development is also a great way to stay up to date on the latest technology, as software development is constantly evolving. Additionally, software development can be a great way to hone your problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as it requires a lot of creativity and attention to detail.

• Reasons to switch your career to Software Development
  • High Salaries: Software developers tend to enjoy higher salaries than other fields. This is due to the high demand for experienced software developers and their specialized skills.
  • Job Security: Software development is a field that is in high demand. As demand for new software continues to grow, so too will the need for experienced software developers.
  • Flexibility: Software development can be done remotely, providing a great deal of flexibility. This allows software developers to work from any location and at any time, providing them with the freedom to work on their own schedule.
  • Exciting Work: Writing software is an exciting and rewarding field. It allows you to be creative and continually push the boundaries of what is possible.
• What skills will I learn?

  Below are just some of the high valued skills you will develop:

  1. Software Engineering
  2. Coding
  3. Problem solving
  4. Ability to work in teams
  5. Object oriented design
  6. Communications skills
• What salary / pay scale can I expect for a job in this industry?

  According to the most recent data from PayScale:

  Career Path	Expected Salary per year
  Back-End Engineer	£43,360
  Mobile Developer	£45,973
  Front-End Engineer	£41,881
  Full-Stack Engineer	£50,739
  Cloud Engineer	£45,190

• Is there a demand for Software Development jobs?

  

  According to data from the Office for National Statistics, software development jobs in the UK have grown by 4.6% in the last year. The software development sector now accounts for around 4.5% of all jobs in the UK, with an estimated 710,000 people employed in the industry. The demand for software development is expected to continue to grow, with an estimated additional 70,000 jobs to be created by 2024.

• Who is it for and how can we support you?

  The course is for:

  • someone aiming to enter the digital sector
  • anyone looking to change careers into an entry-level role as a developer, or to establish foundations for a development career
  • established technology professionals looking to better understand software development and round out their skill set
  • an entrepreneur with a business or product idea that needs some basic understanding of software development to assess the viability of their idea

   

  Support from Runshaw:

  • No additional cost for online/offline support
  • Learn Key concepts from basic to advance
  • Lab sessions to gain hands-on expertise
  • Industry Recognised Certificate on completion
  • Free consultation on career progress