This course is designed to assist students in identifying their career skills and interests. It is ideal for anyone who needs support in their preparation for the job market. It will also suit those who wish to improve their career-readiness but may also be considering further study in the future.

This course is a good starting point if you are thinking of pursuing a career as a construction operative or if you are contemplating an apprenticeship in one of the construction trades. It includes 4 weeks on-site work placement.

• Develop essential skills to join the construction industry
• SafePass Certification
• High demand sector
• Range of further training and career options

Ireland has an international reputation as a centre of excellence in Information Technology. Both multinationals and home-grown talent contribute to making technology one of the fastest growing industries in the country. Intel, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, AirBnB, PayPal, eBay and Twitter are just some of the tech giants established here.

This full-time course is ideal as a stepping stone for those considering further study in computer science and software engineering or those who simply wish to gain the basic skills and knowledge essential for a thriving career in the ever-evolving field of software development.

This Level 5 Computer Programming course gives students an excellent grounding in computer programming. Students develop practical skills and can progress to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Computer Programming. The Level 6 course has an advanced second year entry links with TU Dublin Grangegorman, TU Dublin Blanchardstown and TU Dublin Tallaght, NCI, and Griffith College.

The Certificate in Computer Programming course also enables students to apply through the CAO directly to third level. This course has a high success rate in terms of students securing places in TU Dublin, NCI, Maynooth University, UCD and IADT.

Are you interested in Digital skills and Computer Coding? Do you enjoy STEAM subjects? Do you want to pursue a career in science, computing or engineering? Are you aiming to gain Higher Education qualifications and be equipped with the skills for future industries? If so, this course offers you a stepping stone to begin your career journey.

Learners will develop critical thinking and analysis skills in project based learning, with practical skills workshops enabling research and development, problem solving, and collaborative teamwork to enhance the skills needed to support, develop and maintain IT infrastructure.

This course is designed to give the student a firm foundation in the skills and knowledge required in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Students study a range of subjects, which reflects the versatility that IT has in society today. The course is oriented towards the development of technical skills such as Programming, Application Development, Cybersecurity and Problem Solving. This course may also be of interest to graduates with qualifications in non-computer disciplines who wish to pursue training in this area.

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.