With technology developing at such an incredible pace, and the need for digital skills becoming ever more important, the IT sector really is an exciting, vibrant and rewarding industry to work in.
Our computing and IT courses will give you the skills, knowledge and training required to enter the workplace as an IT professional or to progress into a computing-related higher education course. In the world of IT, the possibilities are truly endless.
We offer courses for complete beginners to those with more experience with courses starting at entry level right through to a level 5 qualification. If you are aged 16 to 19 and don’t yet have your English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, these subjects will be an essential part of your study programme. All courses are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to work in the computing industry.
At entry level you will be introduced to essential IT skills including word processing, spreadsheets, graphics software and how to get the best out of the internet. There is also a large element of essential English and maths skills. We offer a range of level 3 courses from games development, networking, a general diploma and even an Access course for adult learners who want to go to university. The highest qualification we offer is our level 5 Computing Higher National Diploma. This course covers a range of skills around current IT technologies related to wed and multimedia, as well as an overview of computer architecture, systems development, programming and databases.
As part of the Microsoft Imagine programme, we are able to provide training in the latest products and services – ensuring that when you leave us you feel comfortable at the forefront of leading edge technology. We can also provide work experience. Our learners have full access to Microsoft Imagine for all Microsoft developer applications, operating systems, and Microsoft Office free of charge.
English, ESOL for life, maths and ICT
ESOL student Fatima Benbekhti was a finalist for the Student of the Year award at The Leicester Mercury Education Awards.
The awards lookout for individuals and organisations who have stood out and gone the extra mile.
Fatima started her learning journey in entry-level 2 speaking and listening ESOL class in 2017-18. She demonstrated an incredible passion for learning. Her hard work, commitment and positive attitude made her the top student in the group”.
Fatima said the College has helped her to “break language barriers” and “opened doors” for her to be able to talk about her career at the age of 60.
Course Code: C6347
Start Date
22 May 2019 
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
11 weeks 
Campus
City Skills Centre Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is a certification program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximize your investment in foundational networking knowledge and increase the value of your employer’s network. This course is for the first of four modules that lead to the CCNA certification. There is an emphasis on practical activities […]
Course Code: C5653
Start Date
05 Jun 2019
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
10 weeks
Campus
City Skills Centre Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is a certification program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximise your investment in foundational networking knowledge and increase the value of your employer’s network. This course is for the first of four modules that lead to the CCNA certification. There is an emphasis on practical activities […]
Course Code: C5465
Start Date
24 Jun 2019
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
1 week
Campus
St Margaret's Campus Developing a website using HTML5 and CSS. This course will introduce HTML5 and CSS3. At the end of this course students will be able to develop responsive web applications using HTML5 and CSS3. Responsive web design techniques which allow web pages to be viewed on both desktop and mobile clients are also introduced.This course is […]
Course Code: C6348
Start Date
21 Aug 2019
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
10 weeks
Campus
City Skills Centre Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching is a certification program for entry-level network engineers that helps maximise your investment in foundational networking knowledge and increase the value of your employer’s network. This course is for the first of four modules that lead to the CCNA certification. There is an emphasis on practical activities […]
Course Code: C0176
Start Date
02 Sep 2019
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
1 year
Campus
St Margaret's Campus This is an intensive demanding course for adults who do not have formal qualifications but do want to go on to study computing at university. You should have experience of and be enthusiastic about using computers. There will be a variety of assessment methods including practical labs, assignment submissions, group work, individual research, pair work, […]
Course Code: C0184
Start Date
02 Sep 2019
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
1 year
Campus
St Margaret's Campus Gaming is very big business, beloved by many around the world. Triple-A blockbusters earn far more than any other entertainment medium, and with mobile gaming prevalent, even small teams can sell millions. From a single indie developer, to teams of thousands working on a single title, games require so many skills and commitments, […]
Course Code: C0180
Start Date
02 Sep 2019
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
1 year
Campus
St Margaret's Campus If you have an interest in the latest ICT creative technologies, use a smartphone or a tablet and would like to create a phone app game, then this course is for you. During this study programme you will have the opportunity to be the creator and producer of IT technology products and systems. This is […]
Course Code: C0177
Start Date
02 Sep 2019
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
1 year
Campus
St Margaret's Campus This is a one-year study programme that will develop your technical skills and prepare you for a career in the field of IT, web design, computer networks or associated industries. During the course, you will develop skills in the use of industry-standard software packages including visual studio and Adobe Creative Suite. If […]
Course Code: C0183
Start Date
02 Sep 2019
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
1 year
Campus
St Margaret's Campus This is a one-year study programme that will develop your skills and prepare you for a career in the field of IT, web design, computer networks or associated industries. During the course you will develop skills in the use of industry-standard software packages including Visual Studio and Adobe Creative Suite. If you are […]