Course Details

  • Course Code: UKVC18CPRO
  • Location: Online
  • Duration: 13 hours
  • Cost: £299.00
  • Qualification: All modern browsers and devices

Further Details

  • Course Access: Lifetime
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All modern browsers and devices

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Level 1 Programming Certificate

Smartphones, electric cars and the internet of things are some of the major technological advancements of human civilization. Interestingly, the one thing that all these advancements have in common is that they are all built using code. If technology continues to flourish the way it has in just the last 20 years, then understanding how machines work can be a very useful tool. More than being just useful, knowing how to be a developer can not only pave the way for many professional opportunities, but it can also enhance the brain’s functionality.

Over the course of the years, many jobs have become obsolete, but the advancement of technology has been consistent. Over time, computer programming has become more and more comprehensive. Learning how to code – even if it is just the basics – will serve as a foundation to any developer’s education. Not only will it be beneficial in building coding knowledge, but also in building a portfolio of work.

This Learn to Program course will take an in-depth look at computer programming and will begin to prepare you for a career in developing.

What you will learn in this course:

  • Learn about the basic structures common to all programming languages and environments
  • Learn the basics of Python and how to use HTML 5 to write code
  • How to develop a mobile device
  • The course is made of video structures and practical lab applications
  • Python is a great beginner’s language
  • Learn about displaying text concepts and the separation of concerns
  • The basics of styling with CSS and the more complex aspects of CSS such as learning about Box Models and layouts
  • Learn about input, output, and variables
  • Learn about the importance of “if’ statements – otherwise known as conditionals - and how to use them in programming and the frequency in which they are used
  • Learn about functions
  • Learn how to organise and structure real-life data
  • Learn the benefits of using tables and how they can be used in programming
  • Understand full-stack web applications

Course Benefits:

  • You will get exposure to the major types of programming used today – it will teach you the fundamentals of development
  • You will get to complete some real professional-level tasks
  • Know how to make your CSS responsive
  • Be able to identify the similarities and benefits among the different languages - this will not only improve coding skills, but will also pave the way for more professional opportunities
  • Create more professional opportunities


Course Modules/Lessons

Module 001: Introduction

Module 002: Tips to Help You on This Course

Module 003: Additional Information About the Course

Module 004: Write Your First HTML5 Code

Module 005: How to Display HTML5 Code in Browser

Module 006: Activity – Improving Your Page

Module 007: Activity Review

Module 008: Section Overview

Module 009: Introduction to Section – Basic Document Structure, Text Mark Up, Paragraph Tag & Lists

Module 010: Basic HTML Document Structure

Module 011: Paragraph Tags

Module 012: Heading Tags

Module 013: Ordered & Unordered Lists

Module 014: Activity – Building Restaurant Review Page

Module 015: Activity Review

Module 016: Section Introduction – The Basics of CSS Styling

Module 017: Adding the Style Element for CSS

Module 018: Adjusting Font Face & Font Size

Module 019: More Ways to Adjust Font Appearance – Font Variation, Letting, Text Decoration

Module 020: Using CSS to Change the Appearance of Lists

Module 021: Marking Content With Classes & IDs for Styling

Module 022: Activity – Creating Graphic Design With CSS

Module 023: Activity Review

Module 024: Section Overview

Module 025: Section Introduction – Hyperlinks & Media

Module 026: Internal & External Hyperlinks

Module 027: Displaying Images

Module 028: MP3 Demonstration

Module 029: Using The Video Element for Video Play

Module 030: Activity – Build an MP3 Player

Module 031: Activity Review

Module 032: Section Overview

Module 033: Section Introduction – Tables

Module 034: Create a Simple Table

Module 035: Create a Complex Table Structure

Module 036: Using CSS to Style Tables

Module 037: Activity – Create a Table Using HTML & CSS Coding

Module 038: Activity Review

Module 039: Section Overview

Module 040: Section Introduction – User Input for Interactive Content

Module 041: Form Tag – Method & Action

Module 042: Creating Text Data Entry Boxes

Module 043: Avoiding Incorrect Data Input by User

Module 044: Creating Drop Down Menus Using Select & Option Tags

Module 045: The Submit Button

Module 046: Radio Buttons

Module 047: Styling Labels with CSS

Module 048: Activity – Build a Form

Module 049: Activity Review

Module 050: Section Introduction: More CSS – The Box Model & Element Positioning

Module 051: Box Model – Boarders, Backgrounds & Margins

Module 052: Divs & Page Layouts

Module 053: Floating Elements

Module 054: Activity – Creative Page Layout With HTML & CSS

Module 055: Activity Review

Module 056: Section Overview

Module 057: Section Introduction – Responsive Design with CSS

Module 058: Screen Display Scaling

Module 059: Design Framework – Zurba Foundation

Module 060: Activity – Create & Apply Your Own Responsive Design

Module 061: Activity Review

Module 062: Section Overview

Module 063: Section Introduction – Python

Module 064: Programming With Python

Module 065: The Python Interpreter – Code Reading & Execution

Module 066: Activity: Write Your Own Python Program

Module 067: Activity Review

Module 068: Section Overview

Module 069: Section Introduction – Input, Output & Variables

Module 070: Printing Strings

Module 071: Outputting Expressions With Print

Module 072: Variables

Module 073: User Input for Data Gathering

Module 074: Activity: Write Two Programs

Module 075: Activity Review

Module 076: Section Overview

Module 077: Section Introduction – Conditional Statements

Module 078: A Look at If Statements

Module 079: Complex Conditional – If/ElseIf Statements

Module 080: Activity: Create a Magic 8 Ball Program

Module 081: Activity Review

Module 082: Section Overview

Module 083: Section Introduction – Loops

Module 084: Wire Loop

Module 085: For Loop

Module 086: Syntax for Break & Continue Statements

Module 087: Activity – Program to Include Compound Interest

Module 088: Activity Review

Module 089: Section Overview

Module 090: Section Introduction – Functions

Module 091: Creating a Function

Module 092: Function Parameters

Module 093: Function with Return Value

Module 094: Activity – Reusable Functions

Module 095: Activity Review

Module 096: Section Overview

Module 097: Section Introduction – Organising Data in Python

Module 098: Lists

Module 099: Tuples

Module 100: Dictionaries

Module 101: Activity – Data

Module 102: Activity Review

Module 103: Section Overview

Module 104: Section Introduction – Storing Data

Module 105: Creating a File Pointer

Module 106: Reading Files

Module 107: CSV – Comma Separated Values

Module 108: Activity – CSV

Module 109: Activity Review

Module 110: Section Overview

Module 111: Section Introduction – Other Python Skills

Module 112: Time in Python

Module 113: Regular Expressions

Module 114: Network Programming

Module 115: Activity – API Application Programming Interface

Module 116: Activity Review

Module 117: Section Overview

Module 118: Section Introduction – Full Stack Web Applications

Module 119: Combined HTML & JavaScript

Module 120: Three Common Functions in Java Script

Module 121: Activity – Build Your First Real Web Application

Module 122: Activity Review

Module 123: Section Overview

Module 124: Section Introduction – PHP Back-End Programming

Module 125: Using MAMP

Module 126: An Example – PHP Page Receiving Information From a HTML Page

Module 127: Activity – Create Your Own Back-End Using PHP Step by Step

Module 128: Activity Review

Module 129: Section Introduction – Databases

Module 130: Creating a Database

Module 131: Insert Query

Module 132: Sequel Query

Module 133: Activity – Create a Database

Module 134: Activity Review

Module 135: Section Introduction – CRUD App Create, Read, Update & Delete

Module 136: Create Database – Single Page App

Module 137: index.php to Access Database

Module 138: Insert Command

Module 139: A Word on Possible Modification for App

Module 140: Section Introduction – Service Oriented Architecture, Ajax, RESTful APIs

Module 141: Information Updates for Apps – Web Service

Module 142: Query String – Web Service

Module 143: Styling the XML Return

Module 144: JSON JavaScript Object Notation

Module 145: jQuery

Module 146: Section Overview

Module 147: Section Introduction – Mobile Apps

Module 148: Starting Your App

Module 149: Graphical User Interface for App

Module 150: API Architecture in Mobile Apps

Module 151: Preparing App for Upload

Module 152: Section Overview

Module 153: Section Introduction – Mobile GUIs

Module 154: jQuery Mobile

Module 155: Forms & Form Elements in jQuery

Module 156: Page Metaphor in jQuery for Complex Apps

Module 157: Section Introduction – Geolocation & Mapping

Module 158: A Look at Geolocation

Module 159: Creating a Map on Mobile

Module 160: How to Annotate Maps

Module 161: Section Overview

Module 162: Final Section Introduction – Integrating Device Hardware Including Accelerometer

Module 163: Demonstration of Accelerometer Part 1

Module 164: Demonstration of Accelerometer Part 2



FAQ's

  • Who can take the Level 1 Programming Certificate course?

    Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

  • What is the structure of the course?

    The course is broken down into 164 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

  • Where / when can I study the course?

    You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

  • Is there a test at the end of the course?

    Once you have completed all 164 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 164 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

  • What is the pass mark for the final test?

    The pass mark for the test is 70%.

  • What happens if I fail the test?

    If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

  • How can I pay?

    You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

  • How long after payment can I begin the course?

    You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

  • How long does it take to complete the Level 1 Programming Certificate course?

    We estimate that the course will take about 13 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

  • How long is my certificate valid for?

    Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.
Go at your own pace. There are no time limits for this course.
This course is compatible with all modern devices and browsers.
On completion of the course you will be awarded a certificate.
We are here to help if you have any problems.