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Advanced Certificate: Computing with Software Development and Cyber Security

This computing course suits school leavers and mature students aspiring to enter or advance in cyber security, software development, and networking. It offers practical training, covers diverse computing areas, and grants a CISCO Certificate, paving the way for lucrative careers in Scotland's flourishing cyber security industry.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Duration:

  • One Year Full-time across approximately 3 days per week. You will have allocated additional learning time to be completed outside of class time.
  • There will be an element of Online Learning.
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Who is this course for?

This computing course is ideal for both school leavers and mature students aiming to enter the industry or pursue further study in cyber security, software development, and networking. It provides hands-on experience and covers various computing disciplines, offering opportunities for High National (HN) level study. Students will gain skills in cyber security, ethical hacking, and receive a CISCO Certificate, preparing them for lucrative career paths in Scotland's rapidly growing cyber security sector.

What skills will I learn?

  • ICT
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Technical Computing Skills
  • Team Working
  • Programming Skills
  • Security Skills

What will I study?

  • Data science
  • Ethical hacking
  • Data citizenship
  • Software design and development
  • Computer hardware and operating systems
  • Designing and developing websites
  • Digital forensics
  • Applications development
  • Computing project
  • Application design
  • Academic skills
  • Data security
  • Network fundamentals

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Cyber Security SCQF Level 7
  • HNC: Computing: Software Development SCQF Level 8

What career opportunities are there?

  • Software Developer
  • App Developer
  • Data Analyst
  • Ethical Hacker
  • Web Developer
  • Trainee of apprentice jobs

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