- Applicants should have Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
- Mathematics at ordinary level is desirable.
- Mature Applicants welcome.
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry.
- All applicants will be interviewed.
- Use of computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable
Software Development and Data Analytics
- This Level 5 Certificate in Software Development and Data Analytics with AI gives students an excellent grounding in computer programming and software architecture.
- Students develop practical skills and can progress to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Software Development.
- This course provides a thorough introduction to coding, hardware and networking concepts so students can appreciate what data analytics involves.
- The Certificate in Software Development and Data Analytics with AI course also enables students to apply through the CAO directly to third level. This course has a high success rate in terms of students securing places in TU Dublin, NCI, Maynooth University, UCD and IADT.
Course requirements
Course modules
- Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
- Software Architecture
- Maths for Information Technology
- Communications
- Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
- Database Methods
- Networking Essentials
- Games Analysis Design
- Data Analytics
- Generative AI for everyone
- Maths
- European Language (Optional)
Education Progression
- QQI Level 5 Award holders progress to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Software Development.
- This Level 6 course has advanced entry links with TU Dublin Grangegorman, TU Dublin Blanchardstown and TU Dublin Tallaght, NCI and Griffith College.
- Level 5 students may apply successfully through the CAO to third level colleges. The course has a high success rate in terms of students securing places on courses in TU Dublin, Maynooth University, UCD and IADT.
Career Opportunities
The ICT sector is booming. As a result, there is a shortage of Computer Science graduates in Ireland.
This course serves as an excellent springboard to a qualification and a career in the IT sector.
Course Fees
Total Fee
€50
Total
€50
