Software Development
This course provides a foundation for learners who wish to gain employment in the field of Computers and Gaming or who wish to continue their studies and progress to Higher Education.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
• Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
• Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue various careers in the IT industry including Software Developer and Mobile App Developer. The option to pursue an Apprenticeship in a related area is also a possibility.
Third Level Progression
Software Development with Games Design allows wide progression into numerous Computing related degrees at Third Level. These include:
• TU Dublin - Tallaght accept this course for all its Computing and Engineering related courses including Computing TU756, Cloud Computing TU865 and Computing with Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning TU862.
• TU Dublin - Blanchardstown accept this course for a wide range of courses including Computing (Information Technology) TU860, Digital Forensics and Cyber Security TU863 and Computer Engineering in Mobile Systems TU807.
• TU Dublin - Grangegorman offer a range of courses that follow on from this award including Computer Science TU856.
• Maynooth University: Robotics and Intelligent Devices MH306, Computer Science through Arts MH601 and Computer Science through Arts MH602.
There are many more opportunities for college progression. Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commencement Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications open for 2026/2027. To Apply online see "Application Weblink" above.
This course provides a foundation for learners who wish to gain employment in the field of Computers or who wish to continue their studies and progress to Higher Education. The course is supported by F.I.T. (FastTrack to Information Technology), who provide supports such as CV writing and Interview Skills workshops along with mock interviews.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M0529 Software Development.
Modules:
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming 5N0541
Maths for Information Technology 5N18396
Mobile Technologies 5N0580
Software Architecture 5N2772
Web Authoring 5N1910
Word Processing 5N1358
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
5M0529 - Software Development
Dublin College Further Education & Training Greenhills,
Limekiln Avenue,
Walkinstown,
Dublin 12.
D12 DP8W
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie