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Trainee Software Developer

ITOL Recruit·Burnley, Lancashire·Posted 1 week ago
💰 £27-35k/year🌱 Junior
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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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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Willingness to learnSelf-directed learningOnline training completion
Nice-to-have
Basic computer skillsInterest in web developmentProblem-solving aptitude
Soft skills
Self-motivationFlexibilityAdaptabilityProblem solvingTime management
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⭐ Highlight any self-taught coding projects or bootcamp experience at the top as this role specifically welcomes career changers

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📊 Emphasise your ability to learn independently: 'Completed 15+ online tutorials in JavaScript fundamentals over 3 months'

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🌐 Mention any personal websites or GitHub repositories you've created, even basic ones

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🎯 Show flexibility with learning pace as the advert mentions completing training 'in a few weeks or months'

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🤝 Reference any collaborative projects or version control experience, as Git/GitHub are core training components

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Technical

  • What's the difference between HTML and CSS?
  • How would you explain JavaScript to someone non-technical?
  • What attracts you to Python as a programming language?
  • How do you approach learning new programming concepts?
  • What would you include in a basic portfolio website?

Behavioural

  • Why are you looking to change careers into software development?
  • How do you stay motivated when learning challenging new skills?
  • Describe a time when you had to learn something completely new
  • How would you manage your time between training and other commitments?
  • What would you do if you got stuck on a coding problem?
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Why are you looking to change careers into software development?

After working in retail management for 5 years, I realised my passion lay in problem-solving and creating digital solutions. The situation became clear when I helped my previous employer build a simple inventory tracking spreadsheet that saved 3 hours of manual work weekly. I took the initiative to research programming languages and completed 2 online JavaScript tutorials in my spare time, discovering I genuinely enjoyed the logical thinking required. The result was a decision to pursue formal training in software development, as I found the combination of creativity and technical challenge incredibly fulfilling compared to my previous role.
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How do you stay motivated when learning challenging new skills?

When learning photography last year, I faced the challenge of understanding manual camera settings which initially seemed overwhelming. I set a specific goal to master one new technique each week, starting with aperture control. My approach was to practice for 30 minutes daily, document my progress with before/after shots, and join an online community for feedback. Within 8 weeks, I had progressed from automatic mode to confidently shooting in manual, even winning a local photography competition. This experience taught me that breaking complex skills into manageable chunks and celebrating small wins maintains my motivation through difficult learning phases.

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