Computing: Software Development NQ (SCQF level 6)

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

Course

In Glasgow

Price on request

The best Computer Engineering courses

See all

See all

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Glasgow (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course offers an ideal preparation for work or entry to a higher-level software development course. Using a balance of theory and practice, you’ll learn the key concepts of software design and how to interpret programme specifications.



The 2012 Technology Insights Report from e-skills UK said: “The technical skills most often called for by employers are SQL, .NET (VB and C#) and Java.” Therefore, these are the programming languages we teach on the course. The report also stated: “Through to 2020, software professionals show the highest forecast employment growth of all IT and telecoms occupations”. So whether employment or progression to university is your aim, we'll give you the basic knowledge needed for this growing area of computing.This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 6. For more information on the framework

Facilities

Location

Start date

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

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

Questions & Answers

Add your question

Our advisors and other users will be able to reply to you

Who would you like to address this question to?

Fill in your details to get a reply

We will only publish your name and question

Reviews

Subjects

  • Computing
  • Maths
  • English
  • Numeracy
  • Credit
  • Java
  • SQL

Course programme

  • Three National Courses, preferably including Intermediate 2 English and maths or numeracy; OR

  • Three Standard Grades at Credit level, preferably including English and maths or numeracy; OR

  • National 5 level passes, preferably including English and maths or mumeracy; OR

  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.



If you're returning to education, life skills and experience in the workplace may allow entry depending on how many places are available on the course.

  • Developing Software using Visual Basic and C#.

  • Designing Animations and Games using Java.

  • Designing and Creating Relational Databases (SQL).

  • Test Software Components.

  • Core Skills (numeracy and communication).

  • IT Productivity Packages (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations).

  • Troubleshooting PC Systems.

  • Developing Websites.

See related categories

Computing: Software Development NQ (SCQF level 6)

Price on request

The best Computer Engineering courses

See all

See all