Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of this course is to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and competencies to enable him/her to pursue a career in the field of Cloud Computing. Learners will gain skills in virtualisation, specifically focusing on VMware’s technologies, as well as distributed systems which are the key areas of Cloud Computing. Areas of study will also include software design and development in addition to web design and development.
Development supports and progression strategies are provided to develop the learner’s personal effectiveness and job seeking skills so as to maximise employment potential and capacity to compete in the labour market.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Distributed Systems 6N0856
Virtualisation Support 6N1294
Object Orientated Programming 6N2108
Graphical User Interface Programming 6N0736
Software Architecture 6N1449
Communications 6N1950
Project Management 6N4090
Personal & Professional Development 6N1949
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 6M0691 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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