Computing

This course is for anyone interested in a career in the computing industry, those currently working in the industry, and students who want to progress academically to gain a degree. You will learn key skills that will help you navigate the ever-expanding digital technologies world.

The Higher National Diploma units prepare you to move on to specific areas of digital technologies at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making. You will be able to develop and apply your own ideas to your studies, using both theory and practice in a wide range of digital technology situations.

The course will ensure you understand programming applications and paradigms, cloud and networking fundamentals, cyber security, website development and database development, digital analytics, and more!

The course will focus on other skills such as active research, effective writing, analytical skills, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and decision-making.

This course is offered at our Wigston campus.

Progression Opportunities
Learners will be able to progress onto; Workplace, Degree apprenticeships or further HE studies either going to University for a specific course pathway or remaining with the college to complete the BSc top-up in tandem with Coventry University.

Year 1 :

Unit 1: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
Unit 2: Innovation & Digital Transformation
Unit 3: Cyber Security
Unit 4: Programming
Unit 7: Cloud Fundamentals
Unit 8: Security
Unit 16: Website Design & Development
Unit 10: Database Design & Development
Year 2 :

Unit 19: Business Intelligence
Unit 20: Internet of Things
Unit 21: Emerging Technologies
Unit 25: Information Security Management in the Cloud
Unit 31: Network Management
Unit 32: Digital Technology as a Catalyst for Change
Unit 36: Application Development
Unit 38: Planning Social Media Campaigns

The assessment method is internally assessed coursework which is verified internally and externally by the awarding body. Evidence may consist of a Digital Portfolio, practical evidence, working applications, written reports, presentations, and potentially video evidence.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS