Course Name |
Software Design |
Course Provider |
Monaghan Institute |
Alternative Provider(s) |
Cavan & Monaghan ETB |
VTOS Information |
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Course Code |
6M0691 CE03 |
Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
Qualifications |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 6 NFQ |
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Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
Location (Districts) |
Monaghan Town |
Course Content |
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As digital devices need to be programmed prior to use, this course gives participants the vital skills and techniques necessary to pursue a career path in this exciting and rapidly growing area of software development. You will becom...
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As digital devices need to be programmed prior to use, this course gives participants the vital skills and techniques necessary to pursue a career path in this exciting and rapidly growing area of software development. You will become proficient in areas such as C#, PHP, SQL, JavaScript and will develop and hone your troubleshooting and computer programming skills.
Is This Course Right For You?
As the worlds’ largest exporter of computer software, Ireland is at the forefront of rapid technological change. Our programme of study will provide participant’s with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to participate fully in the rapidly growing software sector. Learners will develop strong core competencies in software methodologies that will enable them to work across a wide range of companies in the IT sector. Applicants for this Advanced Certificate course must have already successfully obtained a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Software Development or equivalent.
What Will You Study?
Learners will develop skills required for traditional computing environments but also the new trends for the 21st century, such as ethical hacking and systems security. The course is ideally suited to applicants who wish to progress to Higher Education or carve a pathway direct to industry by developing substantial skills. Learners are encouraged to acquire relevant work placement to enhance their programme of study.
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FET Code |
6M0691 - Software Development |
Duration |
1 year full-time. |
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Qualification
6M0691 QQI Level 6 Software Development
Accredited Software Tester |
Link to Course Fee |
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Course Fee |
QQI Exam Fee € 80.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €130.00 |
Financial Support |
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded. |
Application Date |
Expand+You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, tran...
Hide-You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
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Application Weblink |
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Subjects Taught |
Areas of study to include:
Project Management
Object Oriented Programming
Software Architecture
Graphical User Interface Programming
Relational Databases
Web Authoring
Mobile Technologies
Communications
Work Experience |
Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses. |
Assessment Method |
How Will I Be Assessed?
Learners are assessed on the basis of:
• Project Work
• Practical Skills Demonstrations
• Examinations |
QQI FET Links to CAO Courses |
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Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Prospects
Advanced Software Design graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Software Developer
Games Developer
Software QA Engineer
Software Analyst
Agile...
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Advanced Software Design graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Software Developer
Games Developer
Software QA Engineer
Software Analyst
Agile Developer
Automotion Systems Developer.
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
DkIT Computing and Games Development 8
DkIT Computing 8
DkIT Computing 7
LYIT Computing, Mobile Technologies and Cloud Technologies 7
IT Sligo Computing (Software Development) 7
Employment Progression
Graduates progressed to work for the following companies:
IBM
Celtic Testing
Combilift Ltd
Topaz Ltd
CTI Business Solutions.
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Further Enquiries |
For more information about this course, please contact Course Co-ordinator Fergal Sherry.
E-mail: fergalsherry@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie |
Course Web Page |
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