Computing: Software Development HND (SCQF level 8)

Course

In Glasgow

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

You'll study towards an up-to-date qualification covering many of the skills that are in demand for a range of different careers in the software development / programming sector of the Computer Industry. These include developing skills in C#, VB.NET, Java, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming, SQL Programming and Project Management.The 2012 Technology Insights Report from e-skills UK stated: “The technical skills most often called for by employers were: SQL, .NET (VB and C#) and Java.”

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Glasgow (Glasgow City)
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21 Thistle Street, G5 9XB

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Programming
  • Systems
  • Technology
  • Object-oriented training
  • VB
  • SQL
  • Java
  • Object oriented training
  • Project Management
  • Project
  • IT Project Management

Course programme

  • Two appropriate Highers and three Intermediate 2 courses (including at least one from Computing or Information Systems); OR

  • Two Highers and three Standard Grades at Credit Level; OR

  • Two Highers and three National 5 qualifications; OR

  • A National Qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related subject (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: Technical Support or Software Development).


It also stated: “Through to 2020 Software Professionals show the highest forecast employment growth of all IT & Telecoms occupations."


This course will help prepare you for either employment or progression to university in computing, a skill set that is currently in high demand.

  • Introduction to Developing Software.

  • Introduction to Systems Development.

  • Computer Systems Fundamentals.

  • Introduction to Project Management.

  • Information Technology: Information Systems and Services.

  • Troubleshooting Computer Problems.

  • Developing Small Stand Alone Applications.

  • Professionalism and Ethics in Computing.

  • Introduction to Databases.

  • Team Working in Computing.

  • Human Computer Interaction.

  • Programming Foundations.

  • Mobile Technology.

Computing: Software Development HND (SCQF level 8)

Price on request