Get into Tech Course

Our 15 week evening course is designed for those who would like to learn flexibly in their own time.

What is a Software Developer?

A software developer creates computer software to solve real world problems. They work as part of a team of people with various different areas of expertise, working closely together to bring a project to life and deliver a high quality software product.

At Sky, technology underpins everything we do. Our software development teams work on a huge range of products, from the Sky Go apps used by millions of customers every day, to the software used by our call centre staff, to the various Sky websites used by customers for finding the latest movies to watch or even buying remote controls.

If you do choose to pursue a career in software development you’ll be part of a growing industry, with good earning potential and plenty of opportunities to fulfil your ambitions.

Am I too old to become a software developer?

The short answer is No! We would actively encourage older women to apply for one of our courses. Whether you are a returner to work, a career changer or just want to start afresh, this course is for you. We will give you all the support you need to be as successful as you can be.

What skills do I need?

Communication

Forget the old stereotype of isolated lone coders hacking away in the dark - modern software development is all about teamwork. You’ll need to be comfortable talking tech with other Developers, as well as with non-technical team members and stakeholders. As part of a team of equals (we don’t have hierarchies within our teams), you’ll be part of key decision making discussions, and you’ll need to be comfortable getting your opinion heard and listening to the opinions of others.

Analytical and logical thinking

You’ll need to be able to translate what you want to achieve into logical commands that the computer can interpret. However, this doesn’t mean that you need to have been top in your maths class or amazing at spreadsheets. If you can do a sudoku, that’s about all the maths you really need to be a software developer!

Analytical and logical thinking

Creativity

As a developer, you’ll be armed with the tools to create innovative and exciting products. If you get a kick out of coming up with original ideas and turning them into a reality, then software development could be for you.

Self Motivated

When you’re coming up with new ways to do things, you’ll need to enjoy figuring out how! You may also find yourself needing to learn new software languages and technologies for different projects. Training courses will form a part of your learning on the job, but you’ll also be constantly teaching and learning from your peers.

Self Motivated

Key Information

The course will begin with 5 days of full immersion modules, so we can build a foundation of skills in a short amount of time.

For the remaining 14 weeks, the course will be run on in the evening between 6pm and 9pm. The courses will run virtually online.

At the end of each course module, you will be offered some mini-projects to work on which relate to your course and can be done whenever you want during the week. We will give you further support if needed by providing tutor support sessions, which will also be ran virtually with the instructor.

Modules

On this course you'll learn the basics of web development, covering topics such as:

  • Introduction to Programming
  • Awareness of Technology and current trends in software development
  • Software development - Python; JavaScript; HTML & CSS
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Version Control
  • Case study and available online resources

Important Dates

Applications are now closed for courses running in 2024. Watch this site in the autumn of 2024 for information on courses running in 2025.