IT Digital Skills

There is a growing demand in the marketplace for personnel who possess practical IT digital skills. This course aims to provide these current workplace IT digital skills for students who wish to pursue a career in a range of IT areas. Students will also undertake relevant work experience in order to further develop their skills.

Awarding Body
Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC)/QQI -Information Processing Award Level 5 5M2067

Career Opportunities:
Successful graduates of the course can enter the employment market in a range of ICT areas. Students may also progress to degree programmes at participating Higher Level Institutions. A video guide to the CAO for QQI/Further Education applicants can be viewed here.

Minimum Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certifificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview.

Subjects:
Spreadsheet Methods
The Internet
Database Methods
Programming & Design Principles
Web Authoring
Information & Communication Systems
Communications