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The Software Development for Business graduate apprenticeship programme is designed to provide a solid foundation in computing and its necessary applied skills. It includes object-oriented web programming, writing algorithms and understanding fundamental database programming and management, as well as network security.

The graduate apprenticeship programme is open to new or existing employees in Scotland of all ages and consists of 20% academic learning and 80% work-based learning.

This programme helps you develop highly skilled employees in:
Software development and testing; Web development; Database architecture and development.

The primary focus of the Software Development for Business graduate apprenticeship programme is on developing the knowledge, understanding and skills outcomes sought by employers.

Business:
Business functions, behaviours, ethics, and courtesies; Business strategy and management; Business finance and accounting.

Technology:
Data structures and algorithms; Object-oriented programming; Design and development of interactive systems; Web applications and mobile apps; Database management systems; Software development life cycle; Software design, modelling and analysis; Software architectures and design patterns; Software verification, testing and quality assurance; Cloud-native applications; Data mining, modelling and data analysis; Artificial intelligence and machine learning; Network and software security.

Personal and interpersonal:
Communications; Personal attributes; Professional attributes; Team working.

Software project and delivery management:
Project management methodologies; Project planning; Project execution; Agile project delivery; Risk assessment and management; Software project planning and management; Software configuration and release management.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

4 Highers at ABBB including Maths and Computing Science; or Foundation Apprenticeship Software Development plus 3 Highers at BBB.

Entry to 2nd year may be possible with 3 Advanced Highers at BBB including Maths and Computing Science plus 4 Highers at ABBB.

You must be in (or in process of looking for) a GA position with an employer. Contact institution for further information.