Computing
Development

This is a self-paced online course. Are you ready to take control of your online safety? As the digital world evolves, it offers incredible opportunities but also presents unique challenges. Building on the foundational knowledge from the Digital Awareness course, this beginner-friendly Digital Safety and Security Awareness course equips you with practical s...

This is a self-paced online course. AI chatbots are revolutionising the way we work and learn. Millions of people worldwide use them to simplify tasks like homework and ideating, writing, editing and even career advice. If you are new to AI and ready to give it a try, look no further! Introduction to Modern AI is a beginner-friendly course designed to help y...

This is an online self-paced course.

This introductory course takes you inside the world of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity professionals who can protect and defend an organization’s network are in high demand.

You will achieve a digital badge.

This traineeship is aimed at learners interested in following a career path in IT/Computing who have achieved less than four GCSEs at Grade C . This course provides a practical, work related introduction to Computing and IT. Learners will also be able to develop and enhance their employability skills through this traineeship.

This course is designed around the computing requirements of local industry. Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding and design skills to formulate solutions to computing problems and the practical skills to implement those solutions. Additionally, ‘soft’ skills will be developed in teamwork, communications, professional practice and time management. This course is offere...

This course is designed around the computing requirements of local industry. Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding and design skills to formulate solutions to computing problems and the practical skills to implement those solutions.

Additionally, ‘soft’ skills will be developed in teamwork, communications, professional practice and time management.

This course is a specialist, work-related qualification in Computing.

It is a 2 year taught course consisting of 13 units, which is equivalent to 3 A Levels.

Units are assessed either internally (9) or externally (4) and are both practical and theory based. This course will be taught through lectures, demonstrations, workshops and group work.

This course provides an excellent introduction to the IT industry and interactive exposure to personal computers, hardware, and operating systems. Students participate in hands-on activities and lab-based learning to become familiar with various hardware and software components and discover best practice in maintenance and safety. In addition, PC Hardware and Software covers the followi...

This BSc (Hons) Computing Science (Top Up) programme aims to produce high quality graduates who have obtained the relevant competencies to undertake roles within one of the many computing disciplines. The programme has been developed to produce professional and competent employees for the computing industry. South West College is approved by The Open University as an appropriat...