Assembly Language Short Course

Introduction to Assembly Language – Short Course

Learn the Language Behind the Machine

Assembly Language is the foundation of all programming. It’s the closest you can get to the raw power of the computer while still writing in a readable form. If you want to understand how computers really work, build deeper programming knowledge, or push your Computer Science studies further, this short course is for you.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Computer Science Students who want to deepen their understanding of low-level programming.

  • Teachers & Educators looking to strengthen subject knowledge.

  • Hobbyists & Programmers curious about how code translates into machine instructions.

  • GCSE & A-Level Students aiming to go beyond their syllabus and impress examiners.

No prior Assembly knowledge is required—just basic programming skills and an interest in how computers operate.

What You Will Learn

Over this practical short course, you’ll cover:

  • What Assembly Language Is – how it fits between machine code and high-level languages.

  • Registers, Memory & CPU Basics – understand the hardware that your code controls.

  • Instructions & Syntax – writing, reading, and running simple Assembly programs.

  • Control Structures – loops, conditions, and branching at machine level.

  • Practical Exercises – hands-on coding tasks to put theory into practice.

  • Applications – why Assembly is still relevant today (security, embedded systems, optimisation).

How the Course Works

  • Format: Delivered live via Zoom (with screen sharing and interactive demos).

  • Length: A concise short course (typically 1 day or two half-days).

  • Style: Hands-on, step-by-step learning—plenty of time for questions.

  • Resources: Course notes, example code, and exercises provided.

Why Learn Assembly?

  • Builds a solid foundation for understanding how computers execute code.

  • Makes you a better programmer in higher-level languages by seeing what goes on under the hood.

  • Helps with exam preparation for A-Level Computer Science topics.

  • Provides skills useful in cybersecurity, reverse engineering, and embedded programming.

Course Tutor

The course is delivered by David Batty, who has 33 years of classroom experience teaching computing, and has been a programmer for 42 years. David delivers courses for the AQA, Westminster Briefing, Code College and other organisations as required.  He has regularly delivered over 100 in-school programming courses to teachers a year.

Booking or More Information

Please email david@codecollege.co.uk or phone 01772 454328 (10am to 10pm) for a chat.