• Computing

    An Introduction to Computing

  • SCQF Level

    Comparable to Level 4

  • Attendance/Duration

    Short Full-Time

  • Start Date

    Aug 2025

Overview

Have you ever thought about a career in tech? Right now, Scotland's got a tech job boom, with thousands of jobs up for grabs each year. This course is your first step into a world full of opportunities, from web development to cyber security.

Entry Requirements

  • Three National 4s

If you don't have formal qualifications, but have life experience, then we'll also consider you for a place, so please do apply.

Course Content

Some of what you may learn:

  • Programming Basics: Learn to write code.
  • Web Design: Get the skills to build a website.
  • Software Development: Understand how to make software.
  • Game Design: Create your own computer game.

Careers and Further Study

Complete An Introduction to Computing (Level 4) and you may have the opportunity to move on to Level 5 courses or even get a junior tech role.

Skills

Meta Skills: you will develop the meta skills of Focusing and Feelings.

Transferrable Skills: you will develop your ICT and Digital Skills.

Technical Skills: you will develop your self-confidence and ability to work with others

Problem Solving

Communication

Adaptability

Employers and Industry Links

Throughout the course you will meet with guest speakers from universities, various companies and third sector organisations as well as ex-students who have studied the course and gone on to further study. There are also opportunities to work on projects alongside a number of companies such as CyberFirst, iDance, Barclays Bank, East, North, and South Ayrshire Councils, and many more.

Places available

Campus

Kilmarnock

Start Date

Aug 2025

Places available

Campus

Kilwinning

Start Date

Aug 2025

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