Coding Courses
Allowing you to get hands on with JavaScript, Python, Blockchain, and software development, our range of coding courses can help you launch or progress your programming career.
Whether you're a complete beginner looking for entry-level coding training, or you're a software developer looking to upskill and progress your career - we can help you find the courses or certifications you need.
Our team of coding career consultants speak to hundreds of people every month to support them in uplevelling or completely changing their career. We're proud of our 15-years experience in the tech education sector, and of the success we help our students achieve though upskilling and retraining.
Maybe you're already fluent in all things Blockchain, Python, Java and beyond, or maybe you need help to navigate a whole new world of project management education. Either way, read on for more information on how to choose the right course. Alternatively, book a free 30-minute career consultation with a member of our project management careers team to get you on the right track fast.
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As our Head of Curriculum, Product and Partnerships, Mark is passionate about making Learning People the best-in-class for delivering job-ready education and changing lives for people who want careers in IT, Coding, and Project Management.
What are the best coding courses and how do I choose one?
The best coding course for you depends on what your career goals are and what your existing level of experience is within this space.
- If you're at the start of your career journey or are looking to pivot to coding from an entirely different kind of role, you'll need to start with entry-level and fundamentals courses like the Front-end PLUS or the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL).
- If you're already a coding professional looking to upskill or develop your career, you'd benefit from a more advanced course such as the Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP) for Developers, which requires you to have an existing understanding of programming languages.
These are just examples of the courses you could take at different levels. Take a look at our coding course listings below to start exploring your options.
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Front-end PLUS
The Front-end PLUS course provides you with the necessary skills to be job ready as a front-end development professional.
Data Analyst to Data Scientist
Advance your career with the Skillsoft Data Analyst to Data Scientist Aspire Pathway. Stay updated and gain the skills needed to succeed as a Data Scientist.
ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL)
Start your software testing journey with the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) course. Gain a strong understanding of testing concepts, terminology, and essential skills to advance your career.
Python Novice to Pythonista
Unlock career opportunities with Python certification. Master Python skills from beginner to expert with Learning People’s Skillsoft Python course.
Java Novice to Javanista
Transform your career with the Skillsoft Business Analyst to Data Analyst course. Gain the essential skills and knowledge to excel as a Data Analyst today.
Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP) for Developers
Master Python, Java, and JavaScript for blockchain development with the Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP) course. Learn to create coins, develop Blockchain as a Service (BaaS), and advance your career.
Did you know? Coding careers offer big earning potential
According to job board Adzuna's latest data, coding and software development professionals earn 55.4% more than the UK average salary, and salaries grew steadily throughout 2024.
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Helping our students change their lives for the better is the reason we do what we do at Learning People. We're very proud of our students' success stories. Every member of our team is motivated by our ultimate goal: helping people find their dream job.
Some of our students come from other professions and are looking for a complete career change, while some are already established project management professionals looking to upskill and progress their career. Either way, we know how to advise and support them to their next step.
Did you know? The need for coding professionals goes beyond just tech
According to jobs board Adzuna, there is demand for coding professionals across a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, education, finance and more. Whatever your interests, there is a coding role to suit you.
Coding and Software Development Courses FAQs
This depends on your level of experience in coding as well as your career goals. If you're just starting your career, or you're changing career from another type of role, then you need to look for an entry-level course with no formal pre-requisites such as the Front-end PLUS or ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) Course.
If you're an established project management professional looking to upskill, you'll need a more advanced course that will help you learn the new skills you need. For example, both the Python Novice to Pythonista and Java Novice to Javanista courses require you to have an understanding of and experience with programing languages.
This depends on the course. Some coding courses, such as the Front-end PLUS or the ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) Course, have no formal prerequisites so are good for beginners in project management.
Some courses do require you to have prior experience. The Python Novice to Pythonista course for example, requires experience with programming languages. Many intermediate or advanced training courses will also specify that you should have a certain number of hours in study and experience before enrolling. The best thing to do is speak to one of our coding career advisors; this is a free service and will help you understand what courses you can and should take.
Our Front-end PLUS course gives you the perfect introduction to coding and software development - it takes three months full time, six months part time - 215 hours of guided learning.
After that, depending on your interests and career goals, you can choose to learn additional skills through courses such as Certified Blockchain Professional (CBP) for Developers.
If you start with the right course, learning to code can be relatively straightforward. Acquiring a new skill is always challenging at times, but our expert-led Student Support and Career Services teams are always on hand to guide you.
Absolutely not. A lot of the people we speak to at Learning People are looking to change careers in their 30s, 40s, or even older. If you're keen to study and work hard to be successful in coding, you should not find that age is a limiting factor.
Coding can be a well-paying career. According to job board Adzuna, the mean salary for coding professionals is £60,305 - this is 55.4% more than the overall national mean salary of £38,813.
Yes! All the coding courses we offer are online, flexible, and self-paced. Our award-winning StudentCare™ team will be available to support you if you need, but you can take complete control over how and when you study on our online platform.
This flexibility matches coding professionals typical working pattern, with over half of coding jobs on Adzuna being listed as hybrid/remote.
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