IT Practitioners Software Development National Diploma

IT Practitioners (Software Development) National Diploma
Prospectus Code (FTB65) Barnstaple
Length of Study
Two years.
Entry Requirements
Cost
This course can be completed without a home computer, but one would be very useful. A memory stick would also be useful to transport your work to and from home.
The Programme
This is a full time programme aimed at those who are committed to a career in computing. You will develop a wide range of practical and theoretical skills to equip you for a successful career.

The Programme Content
First Year (provisional)
1. Software development. Writing computer programs.
2. Computer systems
3. Client Side web pages. Developing web pages in Dreamweaver.
4. Information systems
5. Communications and employability
6. Computer architecture
7. Event driven programming (visual basic)
8. E-Commerce
9. Impact of IT on business
Second Year (provisional)
1. Maths for IT
2. Web server programming (eg PHP)
3. IT project. Written in a database or programming language.
4. System analysis. Researching and designing large computer systems.
5. Website Production.
6. Systems security
7. Object oriented programming (C++)
8. Data analysis. Investigating the data requirements of a large computer system.
9. Human Computer Interaction. Looking at the human-computer interface.
Progression / Careers
You may progress to a university degree or begin a career in Computing. Career options include Programming, Network Support, Games Design, Web Development or Hardware Engineering.
If you require further study, Foundation Degrees in Computing are available at North Devon College. These count as two years of a three year degree. There are a wide range of university degree courses available eg Computer Science, Games Programming, Web Design and ICT in Business.