Certificate in Coding Practices

Looking to launch a career in coding or certify your skills? Our NCFE accredited bootcamp coding course will equip you with the foundational understanding of software development principles, coding practices and collaborative techniques.

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9 weeks full-time, 16 weeks part-time

100% online learning

Career-boosting coding skills

180 Hours

Level 3, Netcom Certificate of Completion, NCFE Certificate in Coding Practices

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Learn, certify, succeed

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build on your current knowledge, our coding course provides a strong foundation in modern software development practices. Perfect for anyone exploring programming courses online, this Level 3 coding course introduces key principles of coding, collaboration and the full software development lifecycle.

Exploring HTML, CSS and JavaScript, you’ll develop practical front-end development skills, along with techniques for collaborative programming and code reviews. You’ll dive into Java and object-oriented programming, mastering concepts like variables, control flow, loops and functions, core skills for anyone serious about a future in tech.

Our computer programming courses also explore database creation and querying, with a focus on UX/UI design to build intuitive, user-friendly applications. You’ll get to grips with professional testing approaches including test-driven development and unit testing, preparing you for software challenges.

From deployment and maintenance to configuration management, this online coding course delivers everything you need to take your first steps in tech. If you’re searching for a coding course for beginners or a free coding course that can launch your career in software, this is the ideal place to start.

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The curriculum

Get ready to level up your coding skills and break into the world of tech. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our Level 3 coding course takes you from zero to hero in software development. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll master on one of Netcom’s online coding courses:

Coding requirements and planning

Understand software methodologies in project management and the process of requirements capture. Learn about risk management and how working as a team contributes to effective software delivery.

Understanding coding design

Understand the purpose and use of coding standards. Also learn about good coding principles and practices and the coding design process.

Implementation of coding

Explore tools and key concepts used in coding. Learn to write and debug interpreted and compiled code distinguishing the different coding solutions.

Software testing

In this unit, you’ll dive into different levels and methods of testing and what is meant by test driven development. Learn how to identify and fix bugs using appropriate techniques and reflect on how the bug could have been prevented.

Understand deployment, maintenance and configuration management

Finally, you’ll cover deployment and maintenance in coding and the importance of deployment planning. Learn about configuration management and version control systems.

Meet your mentors

Our expert instructors are here to guide you through the course, answer your questions and help develop your career goals. Once you’ve completed a Netcom course, our dedicated careers coaches will be on hand to help you take the next steps.

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Hear from the Netcom Training Alumni

"To be honest that, I have got better knowledge in cyber security + through this course work. And I have more interest to learn further in this field. Thank you so much for your guidance and support to build up my knowledge on it. "

Ketheeswaran
03 July 2025

"I must say I've learnt a lot so far, and I'm quite glad I signed up for this course when I did, as I was able to get 50% off the fees. We had a lot of support from the team, from the point of registration right down to the lectures. I would like to thank Kezia F. for her support during the registration, as she was of so much help. Also a big shout out to Shahi W. who was extremely wonderful with the way he delivered the course. I like to commend his patience, his constant follow-up and his effort in making sure we all understood the course, as he was more than just a lecturer but a father too. I'm glad that we were able to cover the whole topic within the limited time we had, and I can say with a bit more research and guidance I'll be more than ready for the exam. Once more, I'll like to thanks the whole team for this opportunity. "

Anne Tracy
03 July 2025

"Overall, I had a great experience with Netcom, specifically with my tutor Shahi, he went through great lengths to during this course, and thoroughly explained each step of what he was doing, and great personalised examples with it. All lessons were recorded so I can go through it again at my own pace and revisit the topics I struggled in. I have a lot of respect for Shahi, he would even go out of his way to make sure we understood what we were doing, very professional and kind, with a good mix of humour to keep us going. Thank you Netcom, and thank you Shahi for making this a great experience for us."

Riaaz
03 July 2025

"Got an idea of what sec+ course was about. Resources would be accessible for some time."

Gideon
03 July 2025

"So far, my experience with Netcom Training has been fantastic. However, if the course had been about another week (or even two weeks) longer, I would have been able to absorb the information I learned more thoroughly. Either way, I can watch the lessons afterwards."

Michael Tunstall
03 July 2025

"Interesting course. Learned a lot on the Fundamentals of IT Support. Tutors were great and knew a lot about the topic. There is an assessment at the end of each unit to refresh your knowledge and also Kahoot games at the start of each sessions."

Ahmed Taiwo
12 June 2025

"The tutors were all incredibly friendly and helpful with answering questions and presenting the topics in an interesting and approachable manner. The format of the course is easily manageable and digestible, the course was truly time well spent. "

Daire Hamill
12 June 2025

"I just finished IT course and all new knowledge gave me trough greats teachers"

David
12 June 2025

"my experience i was really good my teacher Antwan was really positive and a big help, they got me threw the course and they all ways there to help. i think this was very productive and you learn a lot in these course "

mohammed mahabis
01 June 2025

"I had the best possible learning experience. Shout out to the Trainer. His patience and ability to guide us through moments of confusion made a world of difference. I’m excited to take everything I’ve learned to the next level and continue my professional development. A huge thank you to Netcom training for the amazing opportunity to study Cyber Security!"

P Hanson
30 May 2025

"I did the Tech and Cloud essentials course, which rolled together the syllabus for the CompTIA certifications for Tech+, Cloud Essentials+, and Tech+ cores 1 and 2, over 12 weeks finishing on 29/05/2025. I enjoyed the course thoroughly. It was taught 4 days a week Mon-Thurs, 3hrs per day 10am-1pm. We were well provisioned with support material, comprehensive PDF's of the booklets for each course, and copies of all the slides presented to us throughout. Each session was presented as a lecture over MS Teams, and each one was recorded, so could be watched back to go over tricky material, or in case part or whole of a session was missed. For each certification there was a wealth of supplemental online resources - online workshops, specimen questions, flashcards, Labs etc which reinforced the taught material. The quality of the teaching was good - our tutor, Antwan, really shone when he was presenting material which reflected his own experience in the industry, of which he had plenty. Some of the material was quite dense and slide-heavy, and there were a few weeks during the Cloud course in which is was hard not to feel a bit overwhelmed. This was not a fault of the teaching, or the supplied material, so much as how much info needed to be put across in such a short amount of time. There was certainly enough supplemental material to make organising revision a breeze. With about 6 hours of independent study per week i was able to sit and comfortably pass the certs for Tech+ and Cloud essentials+ a month before the end of the course. I have A+ core 1 booked for next week and feel confident about passing, and easily have sufficient notes from class and study material to be confident about booking A+ core 2 soon. Netcom provide further support for 6 months after the course end, including revision workshops, one to one contact with an employment/job skills professional, CV/LinkedIn building support, and more. I have not used these services yet, but plan to when i have completed the academic portion of the course. I would find it hard to criticise any part of the course, in terms of the teaching, resources, and support. The only thing I would have liked to see more of, was more engagement from some of the other participants on the course - with a tutorial group size of 20 or so, there were only ever eight or nine of the cohort who ever contributed regularly to the online classes and discussions, and at least four or five names who I never saw contribute even once. Quite hard to do over a 12 week course. Not Netcom's fault of course. I would recommend Netcom as a training provider without hesitation, and would certainly use them again to gain further training in this field"

Stu Moffat
30 May 2025

"Did the NetCom CompTIA training course led by Antwan and have to say it was spot on great teacher was always there to help us with everything from exams to revision couldn't have asked for more passed tech+ and feel confident going into the industry and doing the final exams and the help from admin and progression for all the access to materials would 100 percent recommend this to anyone who wants to learn and get into this industry. "

Mohammad
29 May 2025

"My experience was truly exceptional, thanks to my amazing tutor, Mamie Anne-Patrick. She is an absolute star with a strong background in marketing, and it shows in her engaging, empathetic, and innovative teaching style. Mamie made learning an absolute joy and was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking an introductory understanding and a solid foundation in the world of UI/UX design. Thank you, Mamie! Please support and connect with her on LinkedIn."

Halima
26 May 2025

"They provide personalised support to help each person through the course they're on. We were all at different levels going in but the tutor made sure to accommodate the needs of each learner. "

Jordan pollard
23 May 2025

"I recently completed the Cyber Security Practices Level 3 course with Netcom, taught by Antwan. The course provided a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, covering key practices and real-world applications. Antwan was highly communicative, clear in his explanations and ensured that complex topics were accessible. His teaching style was structured and informative, making it easy to follow along. I appreciated the practical insights he shared, which helped reinforce the theoretical aspects of the course. Antwan went above and beyond by taking the time to demonstrate the tools and different technologies used in cybersecurity, even those that weren't mandatory as part of the course. Overall, this was a valuable learning experience, and I would recommend it to anyone looking to build their cybersecurity knowledge. "

Marian Marchitan
23 May 2025

"A great experience, Antwan is a great teacher. Highly recommended."

Hammad Zaidi
22 May 2025

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Samiksha
09 May 2025

"Awesome Tutors! super helpful and insightful. Been a pleasure being mentored by Netcom learned so much to take forward into possible new roles."

Pablo
08 May 2025

"I had a great experience with Netcom Training. Mamie was my tutor for most of the course and she was really supportive, clear, and made everything easy to understand. For the last two weeks, I had Gary, who was also brilliant and very professional. Both tutors made the lessons interesting and kept the group motivated. I learned a lot and feel much more confident with social media and design skills now. I would definitely recommend Netcom Training to anyone looking to build up their skills!"

shams qaid
08 May 2025

"I liked how short the course was and how the classes was only 3 hours long so you could do a lot of home study after the class without it interfering with too much of your own time it was a bit rocky at first due to out teacher leaving but after we got a permeant tutor its was smooth every class I felt like I was learning something new that it stay with me for a long time the tests was very different some was hard and some was easy so there is a variety in skill we did kahoot tests to see if we remembered anything after the modules fun experience I had a good class with people that was easy to talk to "

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06 May 2025

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