Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices, designed for learners who have foundational programming knowledge and want to advance their skills in professional coding standards. The program emphasizes best practices in software development, documentation, debugging, and compliance with industry frameworks. Participants will gain the competence to write efficient, maintainable, and audit‑ready code for real‑world applications.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices |
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| Total Credits | 60 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 120 |
| Qualification Time | 240 |
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Principles of Professional Coding Practices Writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
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Programming Standards & Style Guides Industry conventions for Python, Java, JavaScript, and C#.
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Code Documentation & Commenting Creating audit‑ready documentation and technical notes.
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Version Control & Collaboration Tools Git, GitHub, branching strategies, and collaborative workflows.
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Debugging & Error Handling Techniques Identifying, fixing, and preventing runtime and logical errors.
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Testing & Quality Assurance Unit testing, integration testing, and test‑driven development (TDD).
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Secure Coding Practices Input validation, authentication, and protection against vulnerabilities.
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Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies for structured development.
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Audit‑Ready Code & Compliance Standards IEEE, W3C, and ISO standards for software quality and compliance.
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Case Studies & Practical Coding Projects Real‑world projects demonstrating professional coding practices.
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Builds competence in professional coding standards and practices
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Enhances compliance with RQF, BCS, IEEE, and W3C standards
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Strengthens skills in documentation, testing, and secure coding
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Provides tools for audit‑ready coding projects and compliance frameworks
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in software development, IT support, and programming leadership
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Learners with prior coding knowledge (e.g., UCOD‑212 – Level 2 Award in Understanding Coding)
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Students seeking progression into professional software development
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Junior programmers aiming to formalize their skills with industry‑aligned certification
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Assessment Type: Written exam + coding project + viva
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Format: MCQs, applied coding tasks, project submission, and oral defense
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Total Questions: 70 theory + 1 coding project + 1 viva
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total)
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Certification: Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices (CODP)
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