Computing & IT Courses

Computing Level 3 Extended Diploma (Full Time)

This is a practical, work-related course, which develops the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to provide a sound, basic IT education. It offers experience in a range of IT skills from web design and Office applications to basic programming and hardware installation, and includes practical assignments. You will also take part in work experience or a work based project during non-college days.

Digital Production, Design & Development Level 3 T Level (Full Time)

During the course, you will develop the core knowledge and skills needed for entry into a range of digital occupations by looking at data and digital systems; how software and business interact; the security, testing, planning and legal issues. There will be a mixture of classroom-based teaching and learning and 'on-the-job' work as this qualification requires a mandatory 315 hours (minimum) industry placement which you must undertake and complete in order to be successfully certified.

Digital Support Services Level 3 T Level (Full Time)

During the course, you will develop the core knowledge and skills needed for entry into a range of digital occupations by looking at data and digital systems; how software and business interact; the security, testing, planning and legal issues. There will be a mixture of classroom-based teaching and learning and 'on-the-job' work as this qualification requires a mandatory 315 hours (minimum) industry placement which you must undertake and complete in order to be successfully certified.

Digital Technology Level 2 Foundation T Level (Full Time)

This Foundation Level 2 T Level is a one-year preparation course supporting progression to the Level 3 T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Support Services or employment at a junior level. This is a practical, work-related course, which develops the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to provide a sound, basic IT and business education.

Information & Creative Technology Level 1/2 First Award (Full Time)

The skills that you'll develop on this course will assist you to move into a job in an office environment. This qualification introduces basic ICT practices and gives students a full breadth of essential ICT knowledge. This will also provide the starting knowledge for entry to employment.

Information Communication Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship)

Please note: you must be employed before applying for an Apprenticeship. The broad purpose of the ICT occupation is to deliver efficient operation and control of the IT and/or Telecommunications infrastructure (comprising physical or virtual hardware, software, network services and data storage). The work of an ICT involves undertaking a vast array of specialist roles supporting business critical requirements and focus on customer solutions. Networking, Server, IT Essentials, Secure Communications, programming, and databases are just an example of typical tasks and projects undertaken within the likely areas of employment.

Junior Animator Level 4 Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship)

Please note you must be employed before applying for an apprenticeship.You will learn the skills to create animated assets and content, by producing the motions, gestures, expressions and performance of 2D and 3D characters and objects.

Cloud Computing FdSc (HE Full Time)

This Foundation Degree includes the study of such topics as cloud computing, concepts in software development, networks forensics, computer systems and security, and cloud architecture, all of which will provide solid foundations in understanding the new revolution in data storage and processing through a series of cloud computing services. We will introduce students to a selection of current technologies like cloud architecture and designing for the enterprise so to enable smooth migration of operational and IT solutions to remote cloud services. We will also introduce software and database concepts to delve deeper into the world of cloud computing and data analytics. Students will have the opportunity to use industry-standard tools and services like the ones provided by Amazon's AWS and to develop employability skills through practical projects both in the classroom and the cloud computing platforms. Assessment is undertaken through a range of techniques including assignment work, presentations, short tests, practical tasks, projects, and other modern methodologies. Successful completion of the FdSc Cloud Computing can lead to a wide range of roles including Cloud Administrator, Cloud Architect, Cloud Consultant, Cloud Software (or Network) Engineer, Cloud Data Scientist, or Cloud Security Analyst.

Cyber Security FdSc (HE Full Time)

This Foundation Degree includes the study of such topics as the fundamentals of cyber security, software development, networks forensics, computer systems, ethical hacking, and design principles behind the development of secure IT systems, all of which contribute to the current extraordinary achievements of the Internet and provide solid foundations for the next major iteration of the Web that is being built upon Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies and projects like Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). We will introduce students to a selection of current technologies like network detection of and protection against unsolicited and extraneous network traffic to the organisation, networks simulators like CISCO's Packet Tracer, and penetration testing tools like METASPOIL to probe IT systems vulnerabilities. This topic integrates well within the project-based approach of the programme that reflects 'real life' problems that students can expect to encounter in the world of the cyber security industry. Assessment is undertaken through a range of techniques including assignment work, presentations, short tests, practical tasks, projects, and other modern methodologies. Successful completion of the FdSc Cyber Security can lead to a wide range of roles including Information Security Analyst, Information Security Specialist, Digital Forensic Examiner, Penetration Tester, Ethical Hacker, Security Engineer, or Cyber Security Manager.

Web Technologies & Development FdSc (HE Full Time)

This Foundation Degree includes the study of such topics as client-side and server-side scripting, and database design and implementation using SQL, all of which contribute to the current extraordinary achievements of the Internet and provide solid foundations for the next major iteration of the Web that is being built upon Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies as well as projects like Progressive Web Apps (PWAs). We will introduce students to a selection of current Internet and Web Technologies such as Web Server configuration, network forensics and advanced topics in full stack software development, cloud computing and cyber security which form an integral part of the course. This topic integrates well within the project-based approach of the programme that reflects 'real life' problems that students can expect to encounter in the world of work. As with much of the modern coding paradigm, an oObject-oriented approach will be used fundamentally to develop coding solutions. Assessment is undertaken through a range of techniques including assignment work, presentations, short tests, practical tasks, projects, and other modern methodologies. Successful completion of the FdSc Web Technologies and Development can lead to a wide range of roles including Junior Full Stack Web Developer, Junior Software Developer, IT Project Co-ordinator, Database Administrator, or Database Engineer.

Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 (Part Time)

Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (Part Time)

Games Design & Development Level 1 Award (Part Time)

Games Design & Development Level 2 Award (Part Time)

Computer Networking & Ethical Hacking - Basic/Intermediate (Part Time)

Computer Networking Security - Basic/Intermediate (Part Time)

Creating a Website (Part Time)

Emerging Digital Technologies (AI & IoT) (Part Time)

Excel Advanced (Part Time)

Excel Intermediate (Part Time)

Introduction to Coding (Python & C++) (Part Time)

Learn to Create Relational Databases With MS Access (Part Time)

Microsoft Excel For the Workplace and Home - Beginners (Part Time)

Want to Learn Basic Cyber Security Techniques? (Part Time)

Introduction to Essential Digital Skills (Part Time)

Understand and Set Up Computer Networks Using Packet Tracer (Part Time)