Bridgend · Wales hello@ascenttrainingwales.co.uk
ReACT+ Funded · Cardiff

Software Developer Masterclass

Software Developer Masterclass is a five-day intensive programme designed to take career-changers and adjacent professionals from foundation knowledge to job-ready, hands-on confidence with modern software development. Delivered in Bridgend and live online, the programme is funded for eligible Welsh learners through the Welsh Government's ReACT+ scheme — up to £1,500 toward the course, plus childcare, travel and accommodation expenses.

5
Day programme
£1500
Funding available
Bridgend
Wales
Classroom
or live online
Small
Cohorts
About the course

Course overview.

Across five days you'll work through the modern development stack used by UK tech employers in 2026 — version control, the foundations of web development, cloud platforms, AI-assisted coding, testing, agile delivery and the working culture of professional engineering teams. The programme combines structured taught content with hands-on lab work and a final portfolio project you'll leave with — designed to be the credible centrepiece of your first developer applications.

Who it's for.

Individuals in Wales who have been made redundant or are facing redundancy and want to retrain into a software development career — funded by the Welsh Government's ReACT+ scheme. Also open as a self-funded programme to career-changers, returners to work, and adjacent professionals (designers, analysts, technical writers, product managers) wanting genuine technical depth. No prior coding experience required, but comfort with computers and a strong interest in technical work is essential.

What you'll learn.

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Day 1 — Foundations & the developer toolkit

How modern software actually gets built — terminology, the development lifecycle, the discipline of professional engineering. Version control with Git and GitHub, the command line, the integrated development environment, and the working setup every developer uses. By close of day one you'll have set up your own development environment and pushed your first code to GitHub.

02

Day 2 — Programming foundations

Programming fundamentals using JavaScript (the most widely-deployed language and a strong starting point). Variables, control flow, functions, data structures, error handling — the universal concepts that transfer to any language. Hands-on exercises throughout, with peer-paired problem-solving and structured code review.

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Day 3 — Web development & cloud

How modern web applications are actually built — HTML and CSS foundations, the front-end framework landscape (React principles), back-end APIs, databases, and the cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) where most production software lives. A working web application built across the day.

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Day 4 — AI-assisted development, testing & quality

Working effectively with AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) — the techniques that turn AI from autocomplete into a force multiplier. Automated testing, code review, debugging, the engineering disciplines that distinguish production-grade code from tutorial code.

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Day 5 — Agile delivery, your portfolio & next steps

How professional engineering teams actually work — agile methodology in practice, code review culture, the day-to-day operating rhythm of a development team. The afternoon is dedicated to your portfolio project — the work sample you'll show employers in your first developer applications — and to job-search strategy with our employability lead.

Welsh Government · ReACT+

This course is fully fundable through ReACT+.

If you've been made redundant or are facing redundancy in Wales, the Welsh Government's ReACT+ scheme can fund up to £1,500 toward this course — plus childcare, travel and accommodation expenses. We'll handle the application.

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Benefits of Attending This Course

Develop advanced software development skills to design, build and maintain effective digital solutions. Learn industry-focused programming practices, improve technical problem-solving abilities and gain the confidence to contribute to successful software projects and technology initiatives.

Where it's delivered

Ascent Training Wales · Bridgend.

Our conference room is purpose-built for effective training — bright, modern, and fully equipped for workshops, seminars and accredited sessions.

Llynfi Enterprise Centre
Heol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate
Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0BQ
Free parking Free Wi-Fi Refreshments Accessible
Ascent Training Wales venue · Bridgend, Cardiff-area training centre
From past delegates

What delegates said.

A selection of feedback from delegates who completed our five-day Software Developer Masterclass.

The biggest strength of the masterclass was how practical it was. We worked in VS Code, used Git and GitHub properly, built Python applications and connected them to APIs. I especially enjoyed learning how to structure a project rather than just writing code that happened to work. I left with a much better understanding of how professional developers actually work.
Alex Morgan Software Developer Masterclass · 5 Days
I really liked the mix of technologies covered. We worked with Python and JavaScript, explored REST APIs and SQL databases, and used GitHub for version control. The sections on debugging and testing were particularly useful because they showed me how to approach problems systematically instead of simply changing code until something worked. It was five very productive days.
Emily Davies Software Developer Masterclass · 5 Days
I had some coding experience before attending, but this course helped me understand the bigger picture. We built a small application, worked with APIs and databases, used Git for version control and even got an introduction to Docker and containerised development. The trainer explained why developers use these tools, not just which buttons to press. I came away feeling far more confident about developing a real-world application from scratch.
Rhys Williams Software Developer Masterclass · 5 Days
Why You Should Attend This Course

Master Professional Software Development Skills

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Strengthen Software Development Expertise

Learn advanced development principles, coding practices and software engineering techniques to build reliable, scalable and maintainable applications.

02

Improve Problem-Solving and Programming Skills

Develop practical approaches to analysing requirements, designing solutions and creating efficient software using industry best practices.

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Build Professional Development Confidence

Gain the knowledge and techniques needed to work effectively on software projects, collaborate with teams and deliver high-quality digital solutions.

Bridgend · Cymru Open Mon to Fri
FAQ

Common questions.

Quick answers to what most people ask before booking. Still need help? Get in touch.

How long is the course and where is it delivered?
This is a 5 days course delivered in Bridgend, Wales — at our training venue in Bridgend or live online. We also run it in-house at your premises anywhere in the UK.
How much does it cost and what's included?
The Software Developer Masterclass course is £1500 per delegate. That includes the full course delivery, all materials, certificate of completion, refreshments at our Bridgend venue and post-course support.
When is the next date available?
The next scheduled date is available on request. Book online to confirm your place — we send confirmation the same working day.
Is this course eligible for ReACT+ funding?
If you've been made redundant or are facing redundancy in Wales, you may be eligible for up to £1,500 of Welsh Government ReACT+ funding toward your training. We handle the application paperwork.
Can you deliver this course in-house for our team?
Yes — every Ascent course can be delivered in-house at your premises across Cardiff, Wales or UK-wide. Get in touch with your team size and we'll send a tailored quote.
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From the classroom.

Our Bridgend venue is purpose-built for working learning — bright, modern, configurable for cohorts of four to twelve, with quality AV throughout and free parking right outside.

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Ready when you are.

Book Software Developer Masterclass for £1500 a seat, or send us a brief and we'll come back with a tailored in-house quote for your team within two working days.