Learning Pathways

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For beginners or career changers

This pathway is designed for individuals with little or no prior coding experience. It builds strong foundations in programming concepts and computational thinking.

Key learning areas include:

• Introduction to programming concepts
• Problem‑solving and logical thinking
• Basic web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Introduction to version control (Git)
• Understanding how software projects work in teams

Outcomes:Learners gain confidence in core development concepts and are prepared to progress into more advanced technical pathways or junior technical roles.

For beginners or those new to project environments

This pathway is designed for individuals who are new to project work or transitioning into IT and digital roles that involve project coordination and delivery.

Key learning areas include:

• Introduction to IT and digital projects
• Project lifecycles and delivery phases
• Roles and responsibilities within a project team
• Basics of project planning and scheduling
• Communication and stakeholder engagement fundamentals

Outcomes:Learners gain a clear understanding of how IT projects operate and develop the confidence to support project delivery in entry‑level or project support roles.

For beginners or those new to technology roles

This pathway is designed for individuals with little or no prior experience in software testing or IT environments.

Key learning areas include:

• Introduction to software testing and quality assurance
• Understanding the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Types of testing (functional, regression, exploratory, UAT)
• Writing clear and effective test cases
• Identifying defects and reporting issues

Outcomes:Learners gain a solid understanding of testing fundamentals and are prepared to support testing activities in entry‑level or trainee QA roles.

For beginners or those new to data and IT roles

This pathway is designed for individuals with little or no prior experience working with databases or data systems.

Key learning areas include:

• Introduction to databases and data concepts
• Understanding relational databases
• Basic SQL (queries, inserts, updates)
• Data integrity and basic security concepts
• Understanding how databases support applications

Outcomes:Learners gain foundational knowledge of databases and are prepared to progress into database administration or development pathways, or support roles within IT teams.