Course description
BTEC Level 3 Foundation/Extended Diploma in Computing -B3FCSF
This course has been designed for young people who are planning a career in IT as a programmer or mobile application developer.
Suitability - Who should attend?
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade A*- C) preferably including both English & maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit or above.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
BTEC Level 3
Training Course Content
Course units include:
- Fundamentals of computer systems
- Principles of computer science
- Systems methodology
- Systems analysis
- Software design and development project
- HCI
- The impact of computing
- IT systems security & encryption
- Business applications of social media
- Project management
- Mobile apps development
- Object oriented programming.
The course covers a wide range of practical skills, that are needed for application development, with a focus on programming and software design.
Course delivery details
Assessment is through a series of assignments including exams, written assignments, group work, product creation and presentations.
Continuing Studies
Higher National Diploma in Computing related subjects, BSc degree programmes in computer science or software engineering or apprenticeships.
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