Certificate in Computer Science
Course Description:
The overall aim of this one-year programme is to introduce the learner to the areas of software, database and web development. This course serves as an excellent springboard to a qualification and a career in the IT sector. Learners will gain a recognised professional qualification, and practical training in software development, software testing, web design, problem solving, teamworking and database design. This Level 5 course gives learners an excellent grounding in computer programming.
Course Details:
- Full Time
- 1 Year, September to May
- QQI Level 5 Certificate in Software Development (5M0529)
- Contact: Darren Stones email dstones@loetb.ie
• Computer Programming
• Mathematics for IT
• Software Architecture
• Teamworking
• Programming Design Principles
• Work Experience
• Web Authoring
Leaving Certificate , QQI Level 4 or equivalent standard of education. All applicants subject to interview and online assessment
This course will take place in the Main Institute Building on the Mountrath Road R32H392
€50 Certification Fee. Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a social welfare payment are exempt from this fee
This course is recognised as a QQI progression route into a range of courses in higher education including, but not limited to the following. Please note, some courses may have additional entry requirements.
South East Technological University:
• SE600 Computer Science -Common Entry (Waterford) (Level 8)
• SE614 Information Technology Management (Carlow) (Level 7)
• SE615 Computing in Interactive Digital Art & Design (Carlow) (Level 7)
Technological University Dublin
• TU850 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (Level 8)
University College Cork (UCC):
• CK118 Digital Humanities and Information Technology (Level 8)
Atlantic Technological University (ATU)
• AU362 Cyberpsychology (Level 8
Although many graduates of this programme progress onto further study, there are some entry Level roles that graduates may be
considered for. These include entry Level positions in QA Games testing, IT Assembly and Print Sales and Service roles.