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.
BTEC Level 3 Games Development Extended Diploma
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Course Code: C4122
Start Date
25 Feb 2020 
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
18 weeks 
Campus
City Skills Centre This course is aimed at anyone wanting to launch their IT career with A+ certification. Held by over a million IT professionals worldwide, CompTIA A+ is the most essential IT certification for establishing an IT career. If you’re new to the IT industry, this will help boost your chances of finding employment. And if […]
Course Code: C0214
Start Date
29 Oct 2019
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
12 weeks This is a CompTIA course which aims to give you the confidence to open up a computer and add or replace parts. It will enhance your ability to troubleshoot basic problems and to install and configure an operating system. There will be ten taught sessions in the evening 6pm to 8.30pm and two sessions online […]
Course Code: C5464
Start Date
26 Apr 2019
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
9 weeks
Campus
St Margaret's Campus This course provides you with the knowledge and experience of using Unity Engine to develop computer games. Currently, Unity and Unreal Engine are the two leading environments of developing a game. Unity is easy to use and is customisable. It can render in 2D and 3D and incorporates C and Javascript. This is a […]
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: C5469
Start Date
22 Jan 2020
Study Hours
Part Time
Duration
10 weeks
Campus
St Margaret's Campus The course is for adults aged 19+. This computing for beginners course encompasses learning Office packages to include: Word processing, Spreadsheets, Using the Internet, email and basic computing skills. The course will be in the classroom with high specification machines. You will cover all the basic skills needed in office applications. This is a good […]
Course Code: C0005
Start Date
30 Sep 2019
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
2 years
Campus
St Margaret's Campus The course covers a range of skills and knowledge around current IT technologies related to web, multimedia, programming, and networking. This HND programme will provide a good grounding in computer architecture, systems development, analysis, database design and programming. In addition, you will study aspects of professional practice and communication skills. Due to the practical nature […]
Course Code: C0005
Start Date
23 Sep 2020
Study Hours
Full Time
Duration
2 years
Campus
St Margaret's Campus The course covers a range of skills and knowledge around current IT technologies related to web, multimedia, programming, and networking. This HND programme will provide a good grounding in computer architecture, systems development, analysis, database design and programming. In addition, you will study aspects of professional practice and communication skills. Due to the practical nature […]
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: 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 […]