CAO Code GC 440 
Points level 2008 AQA
Framework Level HETAC Level 6

Course Duration
Full-Time 2 years
Part-Time 2 years

About the Course
The Higher Certificate in Computing is a two year full-time/part-time programme that prepares you for a wide range of software development opportunities in both Irish and multinational companies. The course, spread over four semesters, covers the full range of software development topics. You will have an opportunity to use what you learn by developing software systems in individual and group-based learning situations.

Progression
On successful completion of this certificate students may elect to transfer to the college’s related degree course in Computing Science, where they may be granted an exemption from the first year of the programme.

Careers
Students will be ideally positioned to succeed as part of a business software development team or in the management of IT departments. You will be able to select and apply appropriate techniques to specific development projects and identify a wide range of techniques for software development.

Higher Certificate in Computing Course Content

Year I

1. Computer Programming
2. Computer Hardware
3. Systems Software
4. Foundations of Computing
5. IT in Society
6. Business Information Systems

Year II

1. Object-Oriented Development
2. Data Structures & Algorithms
3. Relational Databases
4. Systems Analysis and Design
5. Operating System Design
6. Linear Algebra
7. Probability and Statistics
8. Web Development