Higher Diploma in Science in Software Development

This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative. Those interested in studying this course must apply directly through the Springboard website and must meet eligibility criteria. For further information, visit http://springboardcourses.ie This course provides you, as a Level 8 graduate, with an entry path into careers in computing and it includes a placement in the IT industry. There is the assumption behind the course that Level 8 graduates from other disciplines will already have developed significant transferable skills in analysis, communications and independent learning and that graduates are in a position to quickly learn a focused subset of computing knowledge at Level 8. The aim of this course is to provide you with this focused subset of knowledge and the requisite skills to apply it in a work environment. If you come from a non-computing background and wish to convert to a Software Programmer role.You can complete the course over 1 year.The course is fully online, with optional programming workshops once per month on a Friday evening.Includes a 3-6 month placement in an IT related role, or a placement equivalent.Up to 80% of those who completed this course in previous years obtained paid employment within three months of the course ending.