This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative. Those interested in studying this course must apply directly through the Springboard website and must meet eligibility criteria. For further information, visit http://springboardcourses.ie Our Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is an online nine month course that will guide graduates from non-computing fields and help augment your skills and knowledge in preparation for a career in the computing industry. The course is specifically designed to ensure you have both a base for continuing self-development and a set of core competencies which are transferable to the broader computing industry. The aim of the course is to empower you with the necessary theoretical and hands-on skills to allow you to work and participate effectively in a commercial IT environment. Modules include Software Design, Database Technology, Software Development and Testing.
| College | Atlantic Technological University (ATU Sligo) |
| Course ID | 192893 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Higher Diploma |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Time | Full-time |
| Course Fee | 3000 |
| Entry Requirements | Level 8 Honours Degree in any discipline, or equivalent, second class honours (2.2). If you do not have an Honours degree but have relevant experience you may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Career Path | This programme is suitable for graduates from non-computing fields looking to pursue a career in the computing industry. The course is specifically designed to ensure graduates have both a base for continuing self-development and a set of core competencies which are transferable to the broader computing industry. |
In collaboration with Uisce Éireann and the Local Authority Services National Training Group, this Level 6 part-time online and flexible Higher Certificate in Water & Wastewater Treatment Operations is tailored to address the increasing and demanding needs of Drinking Water and Wastewater treatment plant operations.
This course is delivered online over two semesters with 30 credits being completed through a work-based project over the two semesters.
An increasingly complex regulatory environment, along with Brexit and potential regulatory divergence between EU and UK has led Food Drink Ireland Skillnet to partner with the Regulatory Affairs team in Food Drink Ireland/IBEC and ATU Sligo to offer members the opportunity to gain a Level 9 Certificate in Food and Drink Regulatory Affairs.
