CertHE Computing Skills for the Workplace | UWTSD London Campus

You could develop your skills, improve your self-confidence and restart your career in Computing.

Course details

This Certificate of Higher Education course is designed to give you the tools to apply and transfer your skills into the workplace. 

  • University name: University of Wales Trinity Saint David
  • Intake: October, February, June
  • Course fee: £9,000 per year
  • Location: London/ Birmingham/ Swansea
  • Mode of study: Daytime: 2 day campus weekday
  • Course length: 1 year

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Course overview

This programme is specifically focused on employability, ensuring that students are able to use workplace experiences to inform their studies throughout each module. Explicit outcomes include the creation of digital portfolios, through which students can demonstrate their understanding of key skills, theories and methodologies for use at interview and to secure career progression.

Benefits

Entry requirements

Entry onto the programme is by individual merit. Normally students under the age of 21 will have at least 1 A Level or BTEC National Diploma/Certificate or equivalent. For mature candidates, experience can often be taken into consideration in lieu of formal qualifications.

Careers

This programme is specifically focused on employability, ensuring that students are able to use workplace experiences to inform their studies throughout each module. Explicit outcomes include the creation of digital portfolios, through which students can demonstrate their understanding of key skills, theories and methodologies for use at interviews and to secure career progression.

Modules

We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

  • Computer Architecture and Operating Systems (20 credits; compulsory)
  • Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory)
  • Networks and Cyber Security Essentials (20 credits; compulsory)
  • Introduction to Web and Database Concepts (20 credits; compulsory)
  • Analyzing and Solving Problems (20 credits; compulsory)
  • Software Solutions for Business (20 credits; compulsory

Course overview: Your course begins by helping you develop broad knowledge in key areas of business management, including managing people and an introduction to how modern organisations function.

 In your second and third study levels you’ll explore subjects covering the development of high performance teams, talent management, rewarding performance, people analytics, and other key areas that you’ll find indispensable in the workplace. 

This degree has dual accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM). Not only will you graduate with a recognised degree, but you’ll also receive a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership and an ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. 

This will help you show employers that you have both the modern skills and professional recognition to fill current skills gaps in the field.

Location: London 
Study Mode: 
Daytime – Fulltime – 3-4 Years
Strat Dates: 
September
Tuition fees:
UK/EU – £9,250