Advanced Certificate in SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Course /programme content:
Students will acquire up-to-date knowledge in the field Computer Science and Software Engineering. Students will gain skills in programming and problem solving. These skills will be developed over one year and allow the candidates to become proficient in many key practical areas of Software Development. You will learn C# using Microsoft's .NET Framework, creating your own computer programs to best practice.
Students will study a range of of subject:
Software architecture and design with UML class diagrams
Algorithms and data structures within console applications
Database creation and SQL queries
Object Orientated Programming incorporating classes and libraries
Graphical User Interface programs
2D and 3D computer game design and development
Multi threading program development
Mathematics
Take part in Work Experence
Students will complete a wide range of assignments incorporating all of the above aspects that will enable the students to excel in both industry and further education. The Mathematics module is related to Computer Science and will be an advantage to any student entering either industry or third level education.
Entry requirements:
Students will be expected to have passed at least 5 ordinary Leaving Certificate subjects with a O5(C3) grade or higher in Mathematics and a O6(D3) grade or higher in English; or Leaving Certificate Applied Examinations (Distinction Level) or equivalent. In special cases Students may be accepted.
Course Duration:
1 Year (September to May) Mon - Fri with usual school holidays. 9am - 4pm. Classes finishes on a Wed 1.10pm
Modules Studies:
Career and Further Education Prospects:
Students will be able to directly enter the work force and industry, past students have gone directly in roles such as: start up company software developer, database administrator to IT administrator.
Students can further their education with progression into a third level course, for example, Level 8 Computer Science courses, and in some cases can enter directly into second year of the third level course. Please contact Deirdre Shaw , the course co-ordinator, with any questions regarding course progression.
Certification:
Successful completion of the course will lead to a QQI (FETAC) Level 6 - Software Development Certificate.
Additional Information:
Please contact Deirdre Shaw, the course co-ordinator with any questions regarding the Computer Science Course. This course is subject to approval by the department of education and modules may be changed at the discretion of the college. This course is limited to 24 places so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
WHEN TO APPLY: NOW
Interviews will be held in April / May 2019
Applicants will be contacted in due course
Students will acquire up-to-date knowledge in the field Computer Science and Software Engineering. Students will gain skills in programming and problem solving. These skills will be developed over one year and allow the candidates to become proficient in many key practical areas of Software Development. You will learn C# using Microsoft's .NET Framework, creating your own computer programs to best practice.
Students will study a range of of subject:
Software architecture and design with UML class diagrams
Algorithms and data structures within console applications
Database creation and SQL queries
Object Orientated Programming incorporating classes and libraries
Graphical User Interface programs
2D and 3D computer game design and development
Multi threading program development
Mathematics
Take part in Work Experence
Students will complete a wide range of assignments incorporating all of the above aspects that will enable the students to excel in both industry and further education. The Mathematics module is related to Computer Science and will be an advantage to any student entering either industry or third level education.
Entry requirements:
Students will be expected to have passed at least 5 ordinary Leaving Certificate subjects with a O5(C3) grade or higher in Mathematics and a O6(D3) grade or higher in English; or Leaving Certificate Applied Examinations (Distinction Level) or equivalent. In special cases Students may be accepted.
Course Duration:
1 Year (September to May) Mon - Fri with usual school holidays. 9am - 4pm. Classes finishes on a Wed 1.10pm
Modules Studies:
- Programming and Design Principles
- Graphical User Interface Programming
- Object Orientated Programming
- Games Development
- Software Architecture
- Project Management
- Communications
- Personal and Professional Development
- Mathematics
Career and Further Education Prospects:
Students will be able to directly enter the work force and industry, past students have gone directly in roles such as: start up company software developer, database administrator to IT administrator.
Students can further their education with progression into a third level course, for example, Level 8 Computer Science courses, and in some cases can enter directly into second year of the third level course. Please contact Deirdre Shaw , the course co-ordinator, with any questions regarding course progression.
Certification:
Successful completion of the course will lead to a QQI (FETAC) Level 6 - Software Development Certificate.
Additional Information:
Please contact Deirdre Shaw, the course co-ordinator with any questions regarding the Computer Science Course. This course is subject to approval by the department of education and modules may be changed at the discretion of the college. This course is limited to 24 places so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
WHEN TO APPLY: NOW
- Online Click Here!
- OR Contact 045 431417 school office
Interviews will be held in April / May 2019
Applicants will be contacted in due course