No prior software development experience required.
In this stage, you will be learning all the hot skills that employers are looking for, and getting you ready for real work experience. Â By the end of this stage, you will be able to solve complex enterprise-level problems using Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, and DevOps practices.
In these 12 weeks, you will learn:
- Create responsive web applications
- Develop robust server-side software
- Utilise professional coding frameworks and libraries
- Master security best practices to protect websites from threats
- Dive deep into database development
- Create unit tests for reliable codeEfficiently use of IDEs and source code management tools
- Adhere to coding best practicesUnderstand software licenses & their implications
- Get an overview of the future of tech with generative AI
You will learn by joining sessions that explain how to solve enterprise-level technical problems, and given challenges for you to complete. Â Some group work will be involved.
When you successfully complete the 10 weeks, you will be awarded an NZQA-Approved Certificate in Technology Product Development Essentials (Level 4), and be ready for Technology Product Solutions (Level 5, 40 credits)