- Applicants should have Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent
- Mathematics at ordinary level is desirable
- Mature Applicants welcome
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi desireable
Certficate in Software Development and Data Analytics
This Level 5 Computer Programming course gives students an excellent grounding in computer programming C++ and Java and Game Design. Students develop practical skills and can progress to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Software Development.
This level 6 course has an advanced second year entry link with Dublin Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, NCI, IT Tallaght and Griffith College. The Certificate in Computer Programming course also enables students to apply through the CAO directly to third level. This course has a high success rate in terms of students securing places in TU Dublin, NCI, Maynooth University, UCD and IADT.
Key Information
QQI Level 5
1 Year
Full time
QQI Level 5 Award 5M0529
September 2022 - May 2023
Key Information
QQI Level 5
1 Year
Full time
QQI Level 5 Award 5M0529
September 2022 - May 2023
Course requirements
Course modules
- Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
- Software Architecture
- Maths for Information Technology
- Communications
- Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
- Database Methods
- Networking Essentials
- Games Analysis Design
- Statistics
- Spreadsheets Methods
- Maths (Optional)
- European Language (Optional)
Education Progression
QQI Level 5 Award holders progress to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Software Development. This Level 6 course has advanced entry links with TU Dublin, NCI and Griffith College. Level 5 students may apply successfully through the CAO to third level colleges. The course has a high success rate in terms of students securing places on courses in TU Dublin, Maynooth University, UCD and IADT.
Work Experience
Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place.
Career Opportunites
The ICT sector is booming at the moment. As a result there is a shortage of Computer Science graduates in Ireland. This course serves as an excellent springboard to a qualification and a career in the IT sector.
Course Fees
Deposit
€50
QQI Exam Fees
€50
Course Fee
€100
Total
€200
