CertHE Health & Social Care

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CertHE Health & Social Care

Are you ready to develop your computing skills and take the next step towards a career in technology? The Computing Skills for the Workplace (Full-time) course at UWTSD London offers you a Certificate of Higher Education that focuses on practical learning and real-world application.

Course Overview

A key focus of this programme is to equip you with workplace skills that can be directly transferred into any professional setting. You will learn how to tackle challenges head-on, how to plan your work from start to finish, and how to develop problem-solving skills that will help you succeed in a variety of roles. Whether it’s identifying issues before they arise or finding solutions when they do, this course will help you develop the mindset needed to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Throughout the course, you will focus on career progression and career development, ensuring that you not only gain the technical skills needed for the workplace but also understand how to grow and advance in your chosen field. The programme places a strong emphasis on developing transferable skills, which can be applied across various sectors, giving you the flexibility to pursue a range of job opportunities after graduation.

This course is ideal if you’re looking to restart your career or even begin a new one in computing and provides an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in computing that will support your long-term career ambitions.

Course Modules

You will gain core computing skills such as programming, system management, and networking. The course also develops your ability to tackle real-world challenges by enhancing your problem-solving skills. You will build a digital portfolio, showcasing your abilities for interview preparation and career development. Additionally, the programme emphasises transferable skills like teamwork, communication, and independent work, preparing you for a variety of roles in the tech industry.

Analysing and Solving Problems (20 credits)
Computer Architecture and Operating Systems (20 credits)
Introduction to Web and Database Concepts (20 credits)
Network and Cybersecurity Essentials (20 credits)
Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits)
Software Solutions for Business (20 credits)

Entry Requirement

Applications to this course must be made directly to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David using our online application form. Students under the age of 21 will have 64-80 UCAS points or equivalent. For those aged 21 or over, entry on to the course is by individual merit and largely determined by admissions interview performance, with experience often taken into consideration in lieu of formal qualifications. Cert HE courses are only open to home applicants.

Career Opportunities

This programme is specifically focused on employability, ensuring that students are able to use workplace experiences to inform their studies throughout each module.

Explicit outcomes include the creation of digital portfolios, through which students can demonstrate their understanding of key skills, theories and methodologies for use at interview and to secure career progression.