This Level 6 Software Development course enables our Level 5 Computer Programming students to progress and develop their programming skills in C++, Java and Visual Studio 2010. Sucessful graduates from this course may attain advanced entry to second year Computer Science at DIT, ITT, NCI, ITB and Griffith College. The core areas of the Programming Course are Project Management, Windows Programming Programming, OOP (C++) and Software Management (Java).
| College | Rathmines College of Further Education |
| Course ID | 108259 |
| Course Location | Rathmines, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 6 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Start Date | 12th September 2018 |
| Course Duration | 1 year full time |
| Course Time | Monday - Friday as per timetable |
| Course Fee | 460.00 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must have completed the QQI Level Computer Programming course in Rathmines College or Software Development course (5M0529) or equivalent. If a Level 5 in another discipline has been completed, a prospective student may take part in a bridging course in May. All applicants are invited to interview. |
| Career Path | The IT sector is booming at the moment with a major shortage of Computer Science graduates. This course is a stepping stone to a qualification which leads to solid employment here at home in Ireland. Most successful Level 6 graduates from our Advanced Software Development course will progress to Level 8 degree programmes. Others may apply seek employment and pursue their degree studies on a part-time basis. |
| Course Code | 6M0691 |

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