Course
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Programming Fundamentals Diploma
Break into tech without any previous coding experience. This programming fundamentals diploma teaches HTML and CSS beginner concepts through four core modules, plus your choice of an elective. You'll build real websites, understand how software works, and prepare for IT Specialist certification - all with flexible study options that fit around your current commitments.
Start Date
Flexible
Study Type
Online, Hybrid or In-centre
Duration
150 hours flexi study or 7 weeks full-time
Training Type
Diploma
Get A Job in IT with a Diploma from pitman training
Every app, website, and smart system starts with code, and companies are seeking skilled programmers to bring their ideas to life. Pitman Training’s Programming Fundamentals Diploma teaches you this universal language of technology: mastering variables, functions, and algorithms that form the foundation of every programming language.
In the beginning, students write their first programs using command-line interfaces for both Windows and Linux systems. Then comes the practical side: building actual web pages with HTML for structure and CSS for styling. Each module in this programme connects theory to practice, enabling you to both memorise concepts and apply them immediately. Then, the IT Specialist certification exams validate your new abilities with a web development qualification that employers recognise.
By completion, you’ll know programming languages, debug problems confidently, and have experience with practical projects that demonstrate real competence. This makes entry-level programming positions realistic next steps, not distant dreams.
is this right for you?
- Problem-solving excites you more than it frustrates you.
- Entry-level programming jobs or junior web developer roles match your career ambitions.
- You need study flexibility – perhaps evenings and weekends around current work.
- An IT Specialist certification would strengthen your CV considerably.
- You would like a structured programming training programme with support at every step.
What’s Included in the Price
- Hybrid learning – access to state-of-the-art training centres
- Dedicated Learning Coach support keeping you motivated and on track
- 24/7 live tutor support for those moments when you need immediate help
- Digital workbooks accessible from any device, anywhere
- Exam preparation materials and coaching sessions included
- All exams included with no additional fees to pay
- Pitman Training certificate valued by employers nationwide
- Employability support covering CVs, applications and interview skills
- Access to our Pitman community for networking and opportunities
- Flexible enrolment so you begin when timing suits you
- Formal graduation event to mark your achievement (optional attendance)
award & associatedQualifications
Upon successful completion, you'll earn 150 CPD points, a professional credential that validates your skills to employers and demonstrates your commitment to ongoing learning.
Aims and Objectives This diploma will help anyone new to coding and programming learn how to write the instructions and processes that computer programs and websites follow using HTML and CSS. The course will also prepare you to take the IT Specialist (ITS) exams in order to gain certifications that will formally demonstrate your newly acquired skills.
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Pre-Requisites There are no pre-requisites for this Diploma.
Finance Options Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –
Self-Funded:
- Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
- You could opt to pay upfront.
Company Funded:
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
- Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
- Tailored personnel letters
- Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).
Funding & Grants:
There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.
We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.
* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.
Career Path Undertaking professional programming training could lead to an exciting and rewarding career. If you’re new to the profession, you will more than likely start in a junior programmer, junior developer, or entry-level software engineer role.
As you gain experience and with additional study, your options will grow and could ultimately lead to careers such as Web Developer, Software Developer, and Game Developer.
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Your Programming Breakthrough Starts Here
Join the thousands who’ve launched tech careers through our web development qualification programmes. With 150 CPD hours of practical instruction and expert support when you get stuck, this coding diploma turns complete beginners into employable developers.
Discover how 150 hours of flexible training can transform your professional trajectory.
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