You will use an online learning platform without the need to attend the college to gain this qualification. Guided online learning materials contain the information required to meet assessment criteria, and activities allow you to practice the skills and knowledge gained throughout each unit of the course. This course includes practice activities and over 35 lab exercises to reinforce learning, quizzes and chapter assessments, and pre-final and final tests to measure understanding.

Course content:

• Develop a working knowledge for how computers operate and how computer programs are executed.
• Evolve critical thinking and problem-solving skills using an algorithmic approach.
• Learn about the programmer’s role in the software development process.
• Translate real-world issues into computer-solvable problems.
• Connect with the global Cisco Networking Academy community.

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Fees for 2020/21 Entry

Free

Basic knowledge of computing and keyboard skills. No prior programming knowledge is required.

Career pathways include: application development, business analytics, IoT data analyst, software development.

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Last updated: 07/09/2020