Flowchart for a daily task
Draw a flowchart for a real-life process such as calculating a bill or checking exam results.
Software Development Foundation Course Online from India
A short starter course that explains how software is built and helps you write your first simple program before a full coding course. Live trainer-led classes for learners worldwide, with hybrid and 100% offline options in India.
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01About the course
What you will learn in Software Development Foundation
The Preparatory program in Software development is a 10-hour starter course. It is for people who have never coded and want to understand what software development really involves before paying for a longer course. You learn how a computer runs a program, how developers break a problem into steps, and how those steps become code. By the end you write and run small programs yourself and know which language or track to take next.
This page is for learners outside Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet – NRIs, professionals in the Gulf and other countries, and students elsewhere in India who want Software Development Foundation taught live by a trainer.
Only basic computer use, such as typing and opening files, is needed. No maths beyond school level and no previous coding experience are required.
At a glance
- 1 programme level: 10 h
- Live online, hybrid or offline in India
- Projects assessed before certification
- Certificate from the CADD Centre network
- Batches fixed around your time zone
02Outcomes
Skills you will be able to show
- Explain how a computer runs a program, in simple terms
- Describe the main stages of building software, from requirement to testing
- Break a problem into clear steps using algorithms and flowcharts
- Write simple pseudocode for everyday problems
- Use variables, data types and operators in a small program
- Use conditions and loops to control a program's flow
03Syllabus
Software Development Foundation syllabus by level
Every module and topic taught in the classroom batch is covered online. Open a level to see its modules.
Foundation level
Preparatory program in Software development
Complete beginners who want a 10-hour introduction to programming ideas before taking a full language or development course.
10 hours5 modules · 20 topicsCertificate: CADD Centre network
01How Software Works4 topics
What a program isHardware, operating system and applicationsSource code, compiling and runningCommon programming languages and where they are used
02The Software Development Process3 topics
Understanding the requirementDesign, coding, testing and releaseRole of developers and testers
03Problem Solving and Logic4 topics
Breaking a problem into stepsAlgorithmsFlowchartsPseudocode
04Programming Basics5 topics
Variables and data typesInput and outputOperators and expressionsConditions (if/else)Loops
05First Programs and Next Steps4 topics
Writing and running a first simple programFinding and fixing simple errorsMini practice exercisesCareer tracks and choosing your next course
04Tools covered
Software and tools you will use
FlowchartsPseudocodeA beginner-friendly code editorBasic programming constructs (variables, conditions, loops)Running and debugging simple programs
We provide training and instruction only. Software and licences are not included; use your own licence, or an educational or trial licence where the software maker offers one. See our Software & Licensing Policy. Certificates are skill-training certificates, not degrees or professional licences.
05Projects
Practice projects
Simple calculator
Write a small program that takes two numbers and performs the chosen operation.
Grade checker
Use conditions to print a grade from a mark entered by the user.
Number patterns
Use loops to print tables and simple patterns, then fix any errors you find.
06How online works
How the Software Development Foundation course runs online
Pick the mode that matches where you are and what you can travel for.
Live online
Trainer-led sessions on your own computer. Same syllabus, project and certificate as classroom batches. Evening, early-morning or weekend slots in your time zone.
Hybrid
Part online, part in the lab. Take lab sessions at Vellore, Katpadi or Ranipet when you visit India, and the rest online. Depends on trainer and lab availability.
100% offline in India
Learn at our centres on any date that suits you and the trainer. Fast-track schedules possible. Partner-centre options in other cities are explored case by case.
07Class timings
Find your class time
Example slots for popular regions. Your exact timing is fixed with the trainer on WhatsApp.
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai · Abu Dhabi | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 8:30 PM–10:30 PM |
| Dubai · Abu Dhabi | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 7:30 AM–9:30 AM |
| Dubai · Abu Dhabi | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| London · Manchester · Birmingham | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 12:30 AM–2:30 AM (next day) late night in Indiawinter · summer: 11:30 PM–1:30 AM late night in India |
| London · Manchester · Birmingham | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 11:30 AM–1:30 PMwinter · summer: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| London · Manchester · Birmingham | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 2:30 PM–4:30 PMwinter · summer: 1:30 PM–3:30 PM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
| City | Slot | Your local time | India time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Weekday evening | 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | 4:30 PM–6:30 PM |
| Singapore | Weekday early morning | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM | 3:30 AM–5:30 AM late night in India |
| Singapore | Weekend morning | 9:00 AM–11:00 AM | 6:30 AM–8:30 AM |
Slots marked “late night in India” need the trainer’s confirmation. Final timings are fixed on WhatsApp based on trainer and student availability; any date and time can be arranged where a trainer is available.
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Online details 09FAQ
Software Development Foundation online – FAQ
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppCan I learn Software Development Foundation online from outside India?
Yes. Software Development Foundation is taught live online by a trainer, with the same syllabus, hours and project as the classroom batch. Batches are planned around your time zone, subject to trainer availability.
How many hours is the Software Development Foundation course?
Software Development Foundation is offered at 1 level (10 h): Preparatory program in Software development – 10 hours.
Do I need to buy the software?
We teach; we do not supply software. Use your own licence or an educational or trial licence where the maker offers one. Our Software & Licensing Policy explains the rules.
Can I attend some classes in person in India?
Yes. Hybrid and fully offline options are available at our Vellore, Katpadi and Ranipet centres on dates agreed in advance, depending on trainer and lab availability.
What does it cost?
Fees depend on the level and mode. Message +91 8111 029 125 on WhatsApp for the current fee and payment options for your country.
Will I get a certificate?
On completing the course and its project you receive the CADD Centre network certificate. It is a skill-training certificate, not a degree or a professional licence.
Start from anywhere
Get the Software Development Foundation syllabus, fee and next batch
Tell us your country and preferred time. We reply on WhatsApp with the syllabus, fee and the next available batch.
- Live online, hybrid or 100% offline in India
- Batches in your time zone, based on trainer availability
- Free counselling and a syllabus on WhatsApp
- One number for everything: +91 8111 029 125