Coding Principles

Module Description

The Coding Principles module covers the main concepts and skills needed to use code and computational thinking. It helps develop the skills used to create simple computer programmes.

Computational thinking is used in many job roles, not just programme and software development. Coding is becoming the new standard of literacy, with skills used in roles as varied as art and design, engineering, data analysis, and science. Computing develops related skills such as problem- solving, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms.

This module is suitable for a wide range of candidates, including students and those who would like to develop their IT skills. Computer science is a broad field and its applications continue to grow.

TEST FORMAT

Contents & Skill Set

Computing terms

Key concepts

Computational thinking methods

Problem analysis Algorithms

Starting to code

Getting started Variables and data types

Building using code

Logic Iteration Conditionality Procedures and functions Events and commands

Test, debug and release

Run, test and debug Release

Learning outcomes

Successful candidates will be able to plan and create simple programmes. The computational thinking skills developed in this module are transferrable to other types of role. After passing this module, candidates will feel confident analysing problems and writing, testing, and modifying algorithms. They will be able to:

understand key concepts in computing and the typical activities involved in creating programmes

recognize and use computation thinking techniques such as problem decomposition and pattern recognition

identify problems and develop solutions

write and build with code

apply project management methodologies such as test, debug, and release

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