The focus of the course is to enable participants to gain expertise in software development in the rapidly-expanding PC sector of the computer industry. The course has a significant practical element. Students will achieve proficiency in several computer languages and will acquire complementary skills in areas such as Software Engineering, Managing Computer Networks and PC Architecture.
Students also have an opportunity to enhance their business knowledge or foreign language skills.
Participants will learn and use the latest software tools and approaches and have the opportunity to put these skills into practice, on the course, through developing their own individual software system. Entry Requirements National Certificate in Computing with Merit or Distinction, or equivalent qualification. Applicants holding a National Certificate with one year s relevant post Certificate experience will also be considered for admission. Where demand exceeds the number of places available, allocation of places will be based on academic achievement and the relevance of the course studied. Students should apply directly to the Institute for entry onto the course.