Software Developer Trainee
Job description
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Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Software Development?
Skills shortages in the IT sector is driving the need for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers.
We help place graduates from this programme in top UK companies and organisations needing to employ entry-level software development staff that can hit the ground running with up-to-date skills gained from this programme.
The best part is you will not need any previous experience as fully accredited training, which includes tutor support and mentoring, provides you with the skills, practical knowledge, and qualifications for you to secure a professional job and career in coding. You will also have the reassurance of a job guarantee (£25K-£40K) upon completion.
Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks or a few months (step 1 to 4 below). Your job and career goals are completed in four simple steps.
Step 1 -HTML and CSS Online Training (*12 weeks)
The first step is completing a selection of professional and industry-recognised courses. We have carefully selected these courses to give you the most out of both your learning and employment journey.
- HTML Essentials (6 weeks)
- CSS Essentials (6 weeks)
The training is delivered via multimedia rich video tutorials, presentations, and quizzes through a portal that you study online from anywhere you choose. You will also be assigned an expert tutor and a support mentor to help you throughout your training.
Once the HTML & CSS courses are complete, you will be ready to move forward.
Step 2 -Online Training (*12 weeks)
The second step includes a selection of more advanced courses to get you up to speed.
- Learn the Command Line (1.5 weeks)
- Learn Git & GitHub (1.5 weeks)
- Learn JavaScript (1.5 weeks)
- Learn Python 3 (1.5 weeks)
JavaScript forms the foundation of almost everything you see on the Internet, so it will be essential! Python is highly versatile. You can use it for both small and complex tasks, and it is used across many different industries.
Step 3 - Build a Portfolio Website Project (1 week)
Additional Courses
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
Step 4 -Entry Level Development placement (£25K - £40k)
We work with you to secure your first role in software development, website administration or programming, with a starting salary of anywhere between £25K - £40k. While working in your first role, we will release your second batch of training which is specifically designed to increase your development knowledge to help you develop your career further to become a software developer.
We have been helping career changers and new career seekers gain new careers since 2009 and we are a CompTIA Gold Partner, accredited by the BCS (Chartered Institute of IT/ British Computer Society) to ensure we provide the highest levels of training.
In addition, we are also ELCAS approved to help members of the Armed Forces, Service Leavers and Veterans gain rewarding careers in IT and Cybersecurity.
Job Guarantee
Due to the success of this programme and the skills shortage of entry-level development staff, we can guarantee you will secure a job upon completion of your study programme, or we will refund you 100% of your course fees back. This is subject to our terms of learning/ terms of business.
Enthusiastic about starting a career in coding? Apply now and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch.
Keywords: Website, Web Developer, Business Development, Website, Web Design, Front End, Back End, Full Stack, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Engineer, Systems Analyst, Programmer Analyst, Database Administrator, Front-end Developer, Mobile App Developer, Software Developer, Data Scientist, Cloud Engineer.
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⭐ Showcase your BCS-accredited training prominently in your CV header or Personal Statement, as employers scanning entry-level CVs will recognise the CompTIA Gold Partner and BCS credentials as quality signals.
📊 Quantify your portfolio project: e.g. 'Built a 5-page responsive portfolio website using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, deployed via GitHub Pages within 1 week.'
🎯 List each completed course module explicitly (HTML Essentials, CSS Essentials, Learn JavaScript, Learn Python 3) in an Education or Training section so ATS systems pick up these keywords directly.
🌐 Include your GitHub profile URL on your CV — employers hiring entry-level developers expect to see a live code repository demonstrating your HTML, CSS and JavaScript work.
🤝 Highlight any AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Administrator Associate certifications as a separate Certifications section; cloud credentials are in high demand and differentiate entry-level candidates significantly.
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- •Completed BCS-accredited HTML5 and CSS3 training across 12 weeks, building a fully responsive 5-page portfolio website deployed on GitHub Pages.
- •Developed 3 Python 3 scripts automating repetitive data tasks, reducing manual processing time by approximately 40% during the training project phase.
- •Achieved AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification within 4 weeks of completing core development modules, demonstrating proficiency in 2 core AWS services including EC2 and S3.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
ITOL Recruit's BCS-accredited Software Developer Trainee programme is precisely the structured pathway I have been seeking to launch a career in software development. The four-step curriculum — covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python 3, Git, and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure — aligns directly with the skills employers demand at entry level, and the CompTIA Gold Partner accreditation gives me confidence in the quality of the qualification I will earn.
My background in self-directed learning and managing personal projects to deadlines means I am well-placed to complete the programme efficiently, whether working through the 12-week HTML/CSS foundation or the more advanced JavaScript and Python modules. I am committed to building a strong GitHub portfolio and pursuing the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification to maximise my employability upon completion.
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Interview questions
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Technical
- ›Can you explain the difference between HTML and CSS, and give an example of how they work together on a webpage?
- ›What is Git used for, and can you walk us through a basic Git workflow from cloning a repository to pushing a commit?
- ›Write a simple JavaScript function that takes an array of numbers and returns the sum. How would you test it?
- ›What is the difference between Python 2 and Python 3, and why is Python 3 preferred for new projects?
- ›What is the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, and can you name two core AWS services and their use cases?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to learn a new skill quickly with limited support. How did you approach it?
- ›Describe a situation where you set yourself a personal goal and had to manage your time to achieve it.
- ›Give an example of when you encountered a problem you couldn't immediately solve. What steps did you take?
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt to a significant change in your work or study environment.
- ›Describe a project you completed independently from start to finish. What did you learn from the experience?
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Tell me about a time you had to learn a new skill quickly with limited support. How did you approach it?
Describe a situation where you set yourself a personal goal and had to manage your time to achieve it.