Course description

Ireland has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in Information Technology. Both multi-nationals and home-grown talent contribute to making technology one of Irelands’ most successful industries. Intel, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, AirBnB, PayPal, eBay and X are just some of the tech giants established here. Although Ireland is the second largest exporter of computer and IT services in the world, 57 percent of Irish employers believe there is a skills shortage in the talent pool of potential employees (Morgan McKinley, 2019).

This full-time course is ideal for those considering further study in computer science and software engineering or those who simply wish to gain some knowledge on software development.

This course offers QQI Level 5 certification, a qualification that enhances employment opportunities and can provide a pathway to Level 7 or 8 courses in third level colleges.

Students who embark on this course also have the opportunity to progress to a Level 6 qualification in Software Development here at Moate Business College, which can provide advanced entry at second-year level to Software Development courses in some of the Institutes of Technology.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Standard or QQI Level 4
All mature students (23+) without these qualifications are welcome to apply

Course Content

Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming 5N0541
Games Analysis and Design 5N1651
Software Architecture 5N2772
Web Authoring 5N1910
Operating Systems 5N2928
Math for Information Technology 5N18396
Mobile Technologies 5N0580
Communications 5N0690
Database Methods 5N0783
Work Experience 5N1356

Note: Modules may be subject to change

QQI Certification

On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive the following award:

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Software Development (5M0529)

Some Progression Routes

Moate Business College

6M0691 Software Development (Level 6)

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