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Level 4 Diploma in Programming and Application Development

Level 4 Diploma in Programming and Application Development

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Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the Level 4 Diploma in Programming and Application Development, designed for learners progressing from Level 3 computing or software development qualifications. The program emphasizes advanced programming concepts, application design, database integration, mobile and web development, testing, and compliance with industry standards. Participants will gain the competence to design, build, and deploy applications while preparing audit‑ready documentation for regulated practice.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title Level 4 Diploma in Programming and Application Development
Total Credits 60
Guided Learning Hours 120
Qualification Time 240

  1. Principles of Application Development Advanced frameworks, professional conduct, and industry expectations.

  2. Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP) Classes, inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.

  3. Data Structures & Algorithms Advanced sorting, searching, recursion, and optimization techniques.

  4. Database Integration & SQL Relational and non‑relational databases, queries, and secure integration.

  5. Web Application Development Front‑end and back‑end frameworks, APIs, and responsive design.

  6. Mobile Application Development Android/iOS fundamentals, cross‑platform frameworks, and deployment.

  7. Software Engineering & Agile Practices SDLC, Scrum, DevOps, and documentation standards.

  8. Testing & Quality Assurance Unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and audit‑ready reporting.

  9. Cybersecurity & Compliance in Applications Secure coding, GDPR, ISO standards, and penetration testing basics.

  10. Practical Assessments & Portfolio Development Real‑world projects, client case studies, and portfolio creation.

  • Builds competence in application design, mobile/web development, and database integration

  • Enhances compliance with RQF, Ofqual, and City & Guilds standards

  • Strengthens skills in software engineering, agile practices, and secure coding

  • Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and portfolio development

  • Offers recognized certification to support careers in application development, software engineering, and IT consulting

  • Learners progressing from Level 3 Diplomas in Software Development (SWDV‑313)

  • Students seeking employment as junior application developers or software engineers

  • Individuals aiming to progress to Level 5 Diplomas in Advanced Software Engineering (SWEN‑515) or higher computing qualifications

  • Assessment Type: Practical projects + written exam + portfolio review

  • Format: Applied coding tasks, MCQs, project defense, and oral presentation

  • Total Questions: 70 theory + multiple coding tasks + portfolio submission

  • Passing Score: 70%

  • Duration: 18–22 weeks (280–320 hours total)

  • Certification: Level 4 Diploma in Programming and Application Development (PRAD)

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