Course description
Computing Level 3 National Extended Diploma (Reading)
Progress to higher education in computer science or prepare for IT-related careers such as IT support, web design, graphical animation and systems analysis.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
5 or more GCSEs grades A*-C (9-4)including English and maths or BTEC Level 2 Diploma grade Merit or Distinction, plus GCSE grade 4 or above or Functional Skills at level 2 in English and maths.
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
Core units include:
- Communication and employability skills for IT
- Computer systems
- Information systems
- Networking and systems support
- Managing networks
- Computer networks
- Communications technologies
- IT technical support
- IT systems troubleshooting and repair
Software development:
- Software design and development
- Systems analysis and design
- Event driven programming
Complemented by:
- Website production
- Client side customisation of web pages
Activate Learning
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