Coding Academy Front End

This course is delivered at several locations. Please select your preferred location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

Unlock your potential with our cutting-edge Front End Development course, co-designed with industry leaders including CAVC, FinTech Wales Skills Group, and top Tech organisations. This program is tailored to address the skills gap in the tech industry, providing you with in-demand skills and valuable qualifications to boost your career prospects.

Front-End Coding Academy covers HTML, CSS, UX & UI Design for more customer facing focused role.

Why study with CAVC?

We offer an Industry-focused curriculum that has been designed with input from leading Tech organisations. Gain valuable qualifications and develop core soft skills.

Exclusive Benefits:

Career-Boosting Opportunities: Partnering local tech companies committed to interviewing all graduates.
Financial Support: Weekly £150 training allowance and additional financial assistance available.

Whether you're a school leaver, a university graduate, or someone looking to reignite your career, this program is designed to empower you with the skills that Tech organisations value.

Click the subheadings below for more information!

What you will study

This course is delivered through facilitated face-to-face sessions, structured learning and one-to-one support from 9.30am - 4pm, 5 days a week, for 11 weeks.

Dive into a comprehensive curriculum:

Agored Cymru Level 3 Certificate in Software Development: Coding, Database Applications, Professional Practice in IT qualification
Wider Developer Skills: Enhance your coding prowess
CompTIA Agile Project Management: Master agile methodologies qualification
Soft Skills for Employability: Develop essential workplace skills
FinTech Employer Engagement: Connect with industry experts

Hardware and Software

You will need access to a laptop with minimum specifications to run the required software. Please view the Facilities section below to learn whether your laptop is suitable for the required software.

If you do not have access to a laptop, you can borrow one during class times only.

Employer engagement

Partnering local Tech organisations are committed to interviewing all those who complete the required modules. Please note that this does not guarantee a job.

This Academy and Interview opportunity is designed to provide you with the skills and experience to boost your confidence when applying for future jobs.

Financial Support

If you have financial constraints or barriers to attending the academy, financial assistance is also available (e.g. toward childcare, travel expenses).

The weekly £150 training allowance and financial support cannot be claimed until you have started the course and is dependent on your attendance throughout.

Please note that this training allowance may affect any benefits you’re in receipt of.

Facilities

You will need access to a laptop with minimum specifications to run the required software.

Please check your laptop to ensure that the minimum requirements to run the software are achievable [Intel i3 - 3.40Ghz or better and at least 8GB of ram or AMD Ryzen 5 - 3.2Ghz or better and at least 8GB of ram].

Software

Full access to the following standard software/websites:

Microsoft Teams
A Web Browser (Edge, Chrome, Safari, Firefox etc.)
Microsoft Office/Office 365
OneDrive

Full access to the following bespoke software and all of the libraries:

Anaconda (1 Download)
Sublime Text (1 Download)
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (2 Downloads)
Anvil (1 Download)

Links to software:

https://www.anaconda.com/products/distribution

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/ssms/download-sql-server-management-studio

https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/sql-server/sql-server-downloads

https://www.sublimetext.com/

https://anvil.works/

If there are any concerns regarding accessing the software above, please speak with your tutor and/or CAVC liaison who will be able to support you with an alternative solution.

Entry requirements

You Must:

• Be aged 19+

• Be living in Wales

• Not in full time education

• Hold a A*- C in GCSE English, or ILETS level 5+, or Ascentis ESOL L2 or higher qualification

• Have an aptitude & enthusiasm for coding (or qualification in relevant sector subject area)

• Upload your CV upon application

What our students say

"The course has equipped me with some invaluable skills that are really coveted in the FinTech industry. It has given me the confidence to apply for a range of positions and I am really excited for the opportunities it will bring." A. Peart, Coding Academy 2022

"I am extremely grateful to CAVC for providing the course that I enjoyed immensely. I really appreciate the opportunity and the course achieved its aim by allowing me to start employment in fintech in South Wales." L. Crews, Coding Academy 2022

Teaching and assessment methods

A mixture of exam(s) and assessments.

Important points

The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.