Planit


Access to Software Development (Level 6)

North East Scotland College

Venues

Aberdeen City Campus

Content

In today’s tech-driven world, software development and cybersecurity skills are in high demand.

You’ll create real-world projects like building a website, developing your own app, and using scripts to test system vulnerabilities. With a curriculum designed to prep you for further computing qualifications, this course unlocks diverse career paths in software engineering, web development, IT security and more. This is an excellent opportunity to gain in-demand skills and experience that employers and universities look for.

Gain in-demand skills:
Learn programming languages like Python, JavaScript, HTML and CSS; Develop your own mobile and desktop applications to start building a portfolio; Try out ethical hacking techniques used by professionals to strengthen security; Develop new technologies like data science and machine learning.

Entry Requirements

2 subjects at National 5 including Computing Science or another relevant subject; or relevant national qualification at SCQF Level 5

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Computing

SCQF Level

6

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

Related courses by level

HNC and HND

Related job profiles

Helicopter Pilot Logistics Manager