Software Development and Data Analytics

Our Computer Programming and Software Development Courses are a excellent link between computer industry requirements and education progression to degree level
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Software Development and Data Analytics

 

  • This Level 5 Certificate in Software Development and Data Analytics gives students an excellent grounding in computer programming and software architecture. 
  •  Students develop practical skills and can progress to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Software Development. 
  • This course provides a thorough introduction to coding, hardware and networking concepts so students can appreciate what data analytics involves. 
  • The Certificate in Software Development and Data Analytics 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
duration
1 Year
Full time
QQI Level 5 Award 5M0529
September - May
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Key Information
QQI Level 5
duration
1 Year
Full time
QQI Level 5 Award 5M0529
September - May
Apply Now
Course requirements
  • Applicants should have Leaving Certificate or equivalent. 
  • Mathematics at ordinary level is desirable. 
  • Mature Applicants welcome. 
  • All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry. 
  • All applicants will be interviewed. 
  • Use of computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable
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
  • Maths
  • 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 Grangegorman, TU Dublin Blanchardstown and TU Dublin Tallaght, 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. 

Career Opportunities

The ICT sector is booming. 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. 

Testimonials

Certificate in Computer Programming (2017- 2018) now studying Computer Science at UCD. “After my Leaving Cert in 2017, I decided to study Computer Programming at Rathmines College. I settled into the course quickly and enjoyed the modules being taught. The lecturers did a great job throughout the year to make sure every student was able to reach their potential. Thanks to Rathmines College I received a CAO offer to do Computer Science in UCD. My time in Rathmines was short, it was a great year and would recommend the college to anybody looking to do a PLC course.
Conor Fowler
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Course Fees
Deposit
€50
QQI Exam Fees
€50
Course Fee
€100
Total
€200
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