Software Development (LEAD - Higher Level Skills)
at Local Education and Development Limited, Walsall · training provider
What the college says
This Level 3 Software Development, AI & Prompt Engineering programme provides learners with the skills required for today's rapidly evolving digital workforce. Learners will gain hands-on experience in software development, Python, web technologies, AI tools, prompt engineering and AI-assisted coding, whilst also receiving employability support to help them progress into employment, self-employment or in-work career advancement. It is suitable for: •Unemployed individuals seeking to enter the digital sector •Career changers •Self-employed individuals •Those wanting to move into Freelance •Individuals looking to develop software development skills •Employed individuals seeking in-work progression or career advancement
What you need to get on
Entry requirements include: •Must be aged 19 or over on 31 August 2026 •Residing in Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton, or Coventry. •Meet the required UK residency and Funding eligibility criteria. •Hold a Level 2 English qualification (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent) •Possess good IT and digital skills •Learners need a reliable broadband connection •Access to a computer or laptop
How you are assessed
Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.
Where it runs
Local Education and Development Limited
Online
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