Exploring IT
(Overview to IT Careers)

LOCATION:

Onsite at Bishopstown Campus.

CERTIFICATION:

• City and Guilds
• QQI

INTRODUCTION:

Our popular Exploring IT course will introduce you to the IT sector and help you to select what career path you wish to take. Over the duration of the course, you will experience skills sampling in Network Engineer, Software Development, Security, Project Management & Employability Skills.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Personal and Professional Development
• Project Management City and Guilds
• Software Testing – City and Guilds
• Networking Principles – City and Guilds
• Principles of ICT Systems and Data Security – City and Guilds
• Software Development Fundamentals City and Guilds
• Employability Skills
• Maintainting ICT Equipment and Systems

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants apply online on www.fetchcourses.ie 

CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to courses for those whose first language is not English.

Those from outside the EEA or Common Travel Area must provide evidence of Stamp Four status to undertake this course.

FAQs:

How much does the course cost?
There are no course fees for the course.

What hours are involved?
This is a short full time course, which usually runs for seven weeks. The course times are 8.30am – 3.45pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am – 12.45pm on Friday.

What funding is available?
If you are in receipt of social welfare payment, you may be entitled to a training allowance for the programme duration.

How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed through a mixture of practical demonstration and written assessment.

Is there work experience?
No, there is no work experience on this short programme.

Educational Progression Opportunities?
Successful candidates are eligible to apply for the FIT Level 6 Apprenticeship in Software Development or FIT Level 6 Apprenticeship in Network Engineering.