Welcome and Introduction to FdSc Computing, Networking and Software Development Welcome to the Foundation Degree in Computing, Networking and Software Development. The programme is developed from two existing foundation degrees, Information Technology and Computer Networking. It offers students a common first year with the opportunity to specialise in software development or computer networking in the second year. The college has a Microsoft Academy and Regional Cisco Academy which offer training to local companies. Cisco qualifications are embedded within your foundation degree and these will help you to gain employment on completion of your course. We have liaised closely with local industry to identify local needs and the Sector Skills Council, e-skills, to identify national trends in demand. We have also worked with the University of Plymouth to ensure there is good progression into stage 3 the Honours degrees. The programme design has been informed by the FDQB and the Computing Subject Benchmark. This programme has been designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge base required to work in your chosen specialism or other graduate opportunities. It is also a platform from which you can undertake additional vocational and academic qualifications. This Student Handbook contains important information including: Who will be teaching and providing support to you Details of your programme of study and assessment Opportunities available for: Work-Based Learning (WBL) Professional accreditation (if relevant) The development of academic and employability skills Progression onto further study - especially honours degree routes Additional information specifically about your College
Welcome and Introduction to FdSc Computing, Networking and Software Development Welcome to the Foundation Degree in Computing, Networking and Software Development. The programme is developed from two existing foundation degrees, Information Technology and Computer Networking. It offers students a common first year with the opportunity to specialise in software development or computer networking in the second year. The college has a Microsoft Academy and Regional Cisco Academy which offer training to local companies. Cisco qualifications are embedded within your foundation degree and these will help you to gain employment on completion of your course. We have liaised closely with local industry to identify local needs and the Sector Skills Council, e-skills, to identify national trends in demand. We have also worked with the University of Plymouth to ensure there is good progression into stage 3 the Honours degrees. The programme design has been informed by the FDQB and the Computing Subject Benchmark. This programme has been designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge base required to work in your chosen specialism or other graduate opportunities. It is also a platform from which you can undertake additional vocational and academic qualifications. This Student Handbook contains important information including: Who will be teaching and providing support to you Details of your programme of study and assessment Opportunities available for: Work-Based Learning (WBL) Professional accreditation (if relevant) The development of academic and employability skills Progression onto further study - especially honours degree routes Additional information specifically about your College