What it covers
Computational thinking, coding logic, problem-solving, and test/debug workflows.
IT Professional Training · ICDL Professional - Coding Principles
ICDL Professional Coding Principles
The Coding Principles module covers the core concepts and practical skills needed for code and computational thinking. It helps candidates develop the capability to plan and build simple computer programmes and understan...
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- ICDL
- Certification track
ICDL Module
Coding Principles
Develop computational thinking abilities and the skills needed to code simple computer programmes.
Skills Snapshot
- Computing Terms
- Computational Thinking Methods
- Starting to Code
- Building using Code
Module Overview
Who it is for
Students and professionals developing foundational coding and analytical skills.
Why it matters
Coding literacy supports modern problem-solving across many sectors.
Category Breakdown
- Computing Terms
- Key concepts
- Computational Thinking Methods
- Problem analysis • Algorithms
- Starting to Code
- Getting started • Variables and data types
- Building using Code
- Logic • Iteration • Conditionality • Procedures and functions • Events and commands
- Test, Debug and Release
- Run, test and debug • Release
Learning Outcomes
- Understand core computing and programme creation concepts
- Use decomposition and pattern recognition methods
- Identify problems and design practical solutions
- Write and build simple code confidently
- Apply test, debug, and release workflows
