Course details

This course provides an introduction to Software Development and provides an internationally recognised qualification. The course is innovative in its content, offering a combination of programming, theoretical and practical application skills. The aim of the course is to develop the participant’s working knowledge of designing, developing and maintaining software. The course has a strong practical flavour and allows participants gain a range of hands-on skills. The skills learned are transferable to other areas within the ICT industry.

Entry Requirements

  • Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
  • Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
  • Applicants of mature years will be considered on their merits

Course Outline

  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Software Architecture
  • Database Methods
  • Programming & Design Principles
  • Web Authoring
  • Communication
  • Mathematics for Computing
  • Work Experience

Progression

  • Students may apply for a place in various Institutions through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About St. John's Central College

The College aims to provide a wide range of Further Education opportunities working from a strong base of creative, vocational and work oriented courses, with a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and training, responding to local, national and European needs. We hope to achieve this by working in partnership, in a stimulating and supportive learning environment, to enable all to develop their full potential for life and work.

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