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Computing Technologies - Introduction (Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4/5)
This course is designed to give you experience in programming, data science, hardware and networking to prepare you for further studies in computing.
Provider
North East Scotland College, Aberdeen(For price, check with provider)
This course is available on the North East Scotland College website.
Description
Why take this course?
If you are thinking about a career in the sector, this is the perfect place to start. The experience gained throughout the course in a range of disciplines will help you to find the area that interests you most, which you can then study at a higher level.
The experience gained throughout the course covers a range of Computing disciplines; this allows you to find the area that interests you most, which you can then study at a higher level in the future. You will be taught Software Development, Data Science, Computer Systems Architecture and Computer Networking which are highly desirable skills in the Computing Industry.
What you will experience
- Software Development: you will be creating your own Python programs to control devices such as miniature robots and cars.
- Data Science: using renewable energy kits, you will gather real-time data in order to identify and understand the environmental conditions around you.
- Hardware and computer networking: using our dedicated hardware labs you will use Cisco equipment to help you understand todays computer networks.
- Develop skills in data security.
About North East Scotland College
North East Scotland College is the single largest provider of vocational education and training in the North East of Scotland.
We have a course to suit everyone; whether you’re fresh out of school, currently working, returning to education or simply want to try something new – whatever your educational or occupational background, an opportunity awaits at NESCol.
