Software development
See yourself as the creator of a blockbuster video game? How about the brains behind the next must-have app?
Software development is the backbone of every great app, website or online system – and it’s a sector that’s bigger, busier and more exciting than ever.
What do software developers do?
As a developer, you’ll be expected to be an expert problem-solver. You’ll have the know-how to mastermind coding and programming, as well as design, maintain and innovate new technology and systems. But it’s not all chips and wires because beyond the tech, you’ll get the opportunities to build teams, manage people and create new products and businesses. There’s a reason that many of the most successful tech entrepreneurs started in software development.
As such, software development skills are in high demand. Expect generous salaries and exciting, ever-changing roles and responsibilities. There’s no limit to how far you could progress with the right talent and hard work.
By joining Skills Bootcamps, you’ll get the initial training required for your first steps into software development. You’ll also get a guaranteed job interview at the end of the course, starting you on the path to an amazing career.
List of courses
Software development
Just IT Training, Software Development
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit justit.co.uk for full details.
School of Code, Coding
- 16 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Nationwide
Visit schoolofcode.co.uk for full details.
Northcoders, Software Development
- 13 weeks
- Online or in-person
- Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Nationwide (online)
Visit northcoders.com for full details.
The Developer Academy, Software Development
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit thedeveloperacademy.com for full details.
Code Nation, Software development
- 10 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Nationwide
Visit wearecodenation.com for full details.
Skills City, Software development
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit skills-city.com for full details.
Digital Skills HQ, Software development
- 16 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit digitalskillshq.com for full details.
Tech Educators, AI driven software engineering
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit techeducators.co.uk for full details.
CoGrammar, Software engineering
- 16 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit skills.cogrammar.com for full details.
CODE Lancashire, Software development
- 12 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Lancashire
Visit codelancashire.tech for full details.
Exeter College, Software development
- 12-16 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Devon and Cornwall
Visit exe-coll.ac.uk for full details.
iungo Solutions, Software development
- 10 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Bristol
Visit iungo.solutions for full details.
The Skills Network, Software development
- 14 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit dfebootcamp.theskillsnetwork.com for full details.
Code Nation, Computer science
- 10 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Nationwide
Visit wearecodenation.com for full details.
iungo Solutions, Software engineering
- 10 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Bristol
Visit iungo.solutions for full details.
Founders & Coders CIC, Software foundation
- 12 weeks
- Online and in-person
- London
Visit foundersandcoders.com for full details.
The Development Manager, Developer
- 16 weeks
- Online
- West Midlands
Visit thedevelopmentmanager.co.uk for full details.
London Vesta College, Software development
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit vestacollege.co.uk for full details.
Worcestershire LEP, Developer
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Worcestershire and the WMCA region
Visit thedevelopmentmanager.co.uk for full details.
Corecom Technology Academy, Software Engineering
- 3 weeks
- Online and in-person
- North Yorkshire / York
Visit corecomtechacademy.co.uk for full details.
Specialised development
Ai Core Limited, Software Engineering
- 7 weeks (full-time) or 14 weeks (part-time)
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit theaicore.com for full details.
The Developer Academy, Game Development
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit the developeracademy.com for full details.
iungo Solutions, Games development
- 16 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Bristol
Visit iungo.solutions for full details.
Playback Studio, Games development
- 8 weeks
- Online and in-person
- London
Visit playbackstudio.co.uk for full details.
Skills City, Unreal games development
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit skills-city.com for full details.
IT operations and support
The Skills Network, IT infrastructure
- 14 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit dfebootcamp.theskillsnetwork.com for full details.
Whitehead-Ross Education, Digital support
- 10 weeks
- Online and in-person
- Nationwide
Visit wrecltd.co.uk for full details.
The Skills Network, Technical service desk
- 14 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit dfebootcamp.theskillsnetwork.com full details.
Lifetime Training Group Limited, IT support
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit lifetimetraining.co.uk for full details.
We Are Digital, IT Technical sales
- 10 weeks
- Online and in-person
- North East, North West, West Midlands, London
Visit wearegroup.com full details.
BlueScreen IT, IT readiness
- 7 weeks
- Online
- Devon and Cornwall
Visit thinkbittraining.co.uk for full details.
London Vesta College, IT support technician
- 12 weeks
- Online
- Nationwide
Visit vestacollege.co.uk for full details.
Careers in Software development
With software development training, your skills will be in very high demand. You’ll be equipped to enjoy a career that’s financially lucrative and creatively varied. Lots of specialities means lots of job flexibility and progression, and all across a range of organisations and industries. Example roles include:
Software developers, who focus on creating, maintaining and operating specific applications or tools.
Software engineers, who are responsible for designing large-scale IT systems that bring together multiple tools and capabilities.
Video game developers, who may specialise in any number of skills needed for creating video games, including programming, 3D modelling and video game design.
Mobile developers, who help to build applications specifically for use on mobile devices, from food-delivery apps to online banking tools.
IT Support specialists, who use their software and programming expertise to identify problems with IT systems and fix them to keep organisations running.
Sector stories: Spotlight on Aishwarya from Multiverse
Skills Bootcamps can get you started in the digital industry, but there are many other ways to begin your career. Our sector stories are experienced digital professionals who share their thoughts on working in the digital sector.
Aishwarya is a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for technology. Learn more about why Aishwarya began her journey in software development.
“My journey began when my father, recognising my interest, provided me with a laptop instead of traditional toys. This early exposure to the computer world fuelled my curiosity and passion for technology. My fascination with coding and the desire to create my own algorithms led me to pursue a career in computer science.”
