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Level 5 Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering)

The PIMS Level 5 Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering) develops advanced competence in professional software architecture, programming and application delivery.The programme covers object-oriented and fun...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category IT & Computer
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Level 5 Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering) develops advanced competence in professional software architecture, programming and application delivery.

The programme covers object-oriented and functional-programming awareness, Python, Java, software architecture, MVC, microservices awareness, design patterns, advanced databases, requirements engineering, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, secure coding and automated testing.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Advanced Software Engineering
  2. Software Development Methodologies
  3. Object-Oriented Programming
  4. Functional-Programming Awareness
  5. Concurrent-Programming Awareness
  6. Python
  7. Java
  8. C# Awareness
  9. Software Architecture
  10. Layered Architecture
  11. MVC
  12. Microservices Awareness
  13. Design Patterns
  14. Advanced SQL
  15. Stored Procedures
  16. Database Optimisation
  17. Requirements Engineering
  18. UML
  19. Systems Design
  20. Agile
  21. Scrum
  22. DevOps
  23. CI/CD
  24. Secure Coding
  25. Software Testing
  26. Unit Testing
  27. Integration Testing
  28. Automated Testing
  29. Software Engineering Project
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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 5 Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering)

This PIMS Software Engineering programme is suitable for Software Developers, Computing Learners progressing from Level 4, Junior Software Engineers and Developers preparing for advanced software roles.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:

  • Develop advanced software-engineering skills
  • Strengthen architecture and design-pattern knowledge
  • Improve database-development competence
  • Develop secure-coding practices
  • Strengthen automated-testing knowledge
  • Improve Agile and DevOps workflows
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Level 5 Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering) assessment
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, software project and viva.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied coding tasks, project submission and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 90 theory questions plus 1 project and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 8–10 weeks (150–180 hours total).
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