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L1 Certificate in Computing and Digital Skills (Employability)
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This course is designed to give an overview of aspects of Computing and Digital with a view to entering employment.
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Level 1
Attendance - Part-time
Duration - 11 weeks
Start date - 16 April
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
This course is a great introduction into the IT industry. It will enable you to develop your generic and sector-specific skills to work within the fast-paced computing industry.
On this course, you will learn about the importance of organising and prioritising workload within the industry, as well as developing your communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
During this course you will also begin to gain knowledge on more sector-specific skills, such as creating and developing a website, learning and using multiple computer programs, applications and software to solve technical issues.
You will be assessed through projects, practical demonstrations, observations, written assessments and report writing.
This course is a great introduction into the IT industry. It will enable you to develop your generic and sector-specific skills to work within the fast-paced computing industry.
During this course you will also begin to gain knowledge on more sector-specific skills, such as creating and developing a website, learning and using multiple computer programs, applications and software to solve technical issues.
On this course, you will learn about the importance of organising and prioritising workload within the industry, as well as developing your communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
You will be assessed through projects, practical demonstrations, observations, written assessments and report writing.
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The cost of this course is £400. To find out if you are eligible for funding, please email customerservices@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
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