Trainee Software Developer
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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⭐ Feature your BCS-accredited training prominently in your CV Personal Statement, as recruiters placing entry-level developers will look for recognised credentials immediately.
📊 Quantify your portfolio project: 'Built a 5-page responsive portfolio site using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, deployed within 1 week of completing Step 3 training.'
🎯 List your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and Azure Administrator Associate certifications in a dedicated 'Certifications' section — these cloud credentials differentiate entry-level candidates significantly.
🌐 Include a live link to your GitHub profile and portfolio website on your CV header, as the programme specifically builds these assets and employers will expect to see them.
🤝 In your skills section, group languages by category (Front-End: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; Back-End/Scripting: Python 3) to mirror the structured curriculum and make ATS parsing easier.
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- •Completed BCS-accredited 24-week software development curriculum covering HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python 3, Git and GitHub, achieving all module assessments within the structured timeline.
- •Built and deployed a 5-page responsive portfolio website using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript within a 1-week project sprint, hosted publicly via GitHub Pages.
- •Earned AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate certifications alongside core development training, demonstrating cloud-ready skills for entry-level developer roles.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
ITOL Recruit's BCS-accredited Trainee Software Developer programme is precisely the structured pathway I have been seeking to launch a career in software development. Having completed training in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python 3, Git and GitHub — alongside cloud certifications in AWS and Microsoft Azure — I am confident I can contribute to your clients' development teams from day one.
My background in self-directed learning has equipped me with the discipline to work through a rigorous multi-step technical curriculum, build a live portfolio project, and apply version control workflows in a practical setting. I am comfortable working across front-end and scripting languages and have a solid grounding in cloud fundamentals that complements modern development environments.
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Interview questions
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Technical
- ›Can you walk us through a project you built using HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and explain the key decisions you made?
- ›What is the difference between Git and GitHub, and how did you use version control during your training portfolio project?
- ›Explain the main use cases for Python 3 compared to JavaScript — when would you choose one over the other?
- ›What does the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification cover, and how would you apply cloud concepts in a development role?
- ›How would you use the command line to clone a repository, create a new branch and push changes to GitHub?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to learn a new technical skill quickly — how did you approach it and what was the outcome?
- ›Describe a situation where you managed your own schedule to complete a self-directed project or course. How did you stay on track?
- ›Give an example of a time you encountered a problem you couldn't immediately solve. What steps did you take to find a solution?
- ›Tell me about a time you received constructive feedback on your work. How did you respond and what did you change?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to balance multiple tasks or deadlines. How did you prioritise and what was the result?
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Tell me about a time you had to learn a new technical skill quickly — how did you approach it and what was the outcome?
Describe a situation where you managed your own schedule to complete a self-directed project or course. How did you stay on track?