Software development

Development duration

14-20 weeks

Deployment duration

24 months

Development location

Remote, 100% online learning

Price

Free

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Career Pathway Overview

What is software development?

Software development is the process of writing, deploying, testing and maintaining code to help companies solve problems and create products that we all use. Software development affects everything from driving a car to buying groceries. Any website you visit, app you use or game you play was created by a software developer.

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Software development career opportunities

Our software development apprenticeship opens a world of future career options.

Catalyte by the numbers

20+

Years providing career opportunities

1,000+

Apprentices
hired

98%

Catalyte helped me get first post-apprenticeship job

91%

Alumni who would do the apprenticeship again

How to launch your software development career

Step 1

Screening

Catalyte’s screening doesn’t take your job history, education level, existing skill set or demographics into account. It’s designed to measure your potential to succeed in a chosen career pathway.

Step 2

Interview and selection

The purpose of the interview is for you to learn more about us and for us to assess if you will be a good fit for a Catalyte apprenticeship. If so, we’ll invite you to join an upcoming apprenticeship.

Step 3

Apprenticeship development

Under the guidance of our expert instructors and working closely with fellow apprentices, you will develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed to deliver valuable work during your apprenticeship. Those who successfully complete the apprenticeship development phase are eligible to continue into the apprenticeship deployment phase at Catalyte or a client.

Step 4

Apprenticeship deployment

When deployed as an apprentice, you’ll apply the skills you acquired while continually learning new ones to meet the needs of our clients. The whole apprenticeship equips you with the skills and experience needed to successfully continue with your chosen career.

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Software development FAQs

How long is the development phase of the software development apprenticeship?

The development phase of the software development apprenticeship ranges between 14 and 20 weeks depending on the curriculum for that specific cohort.

How long is the deployment phase of the software development apprenticeship?

The deployment phase of the software development apprenticeship is two years long.

Will I be paid during the development phase of the software development apprenticeship?

Software development apprenticeship participants will receive a stipend for every week they are in the development phase.

What will I learn during the development phase of the software developer apprenticeship?

You will develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed to succeed as a software developer. While specific programming languages or frameworks change over time, you will be proficient in modern, industry-standard tools and technologies and be able to contribute to a software development team on your first day.

How long does the screening take?

It typically takes around two hours to complete the screening.

How much does the apprenticeship cost?

All of our apprenticeships are 100% free. Unlike bootcamps, training providers or schools, we have no tuition or upfront costs. We don’t have income sharing agreements (ISAs) that take a percentage of your hard-earned money.

Will my apprenticeship be remote or will I have to work in an office?

Due to client needs, this will vary. Some apprenticeships are fully remote, while others will require you to come into a local office. This will be clearly communicated to you during the development phase of your apprenticeship.

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