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First Steps In Programming Level 1

at Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, Bury · local authority

Level 1Stepping stonesAward20 weeksPart time

What the college says

"You will also need to attend the Developing Coding Skills course on Thursday pm. This course will help you build your digital skills and learn the basics of computer programming in a simple and supportive way. It is a great starting point if you are new to coding or want to improve your IT skills. You will learn how programming works and create your own simple program using a visual (graphic-based) programming tool. The course will help you develop problem-solving skills and confidence using technology. What will I learn? By the end of the course, you will be able to: Understand how logic is used in programming Name different types of programming languages Explain the difference between graphic-based and text-based programming Understand what is needed to create a program Plan and design a simple program Create a program using a graphic-based programming tool Test your program to check it works properly Make changes to improve your program Create simple documents to explain your work Review your program and suggest how it could be improved "

What you need to get on

No entry requirements

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Bury Adult Learning Centre

    18 Haymarket Street Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0AQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 25 September 2026 · Lancashire

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