School’s NPA Cyber and Software LEVEL 6 (TUE & THU)
This course will allow students to attain a double NPA in both Software Development and Cyber Security giving the key fundamentals and key for success in many of our Further Education Programmes.
Start date – August 2025
End date – June 2026
SCQF Level - 6
Mode – Schools Course
Days: Tuesday and Thursday Afternoon – Occasional Friday may be required
Duration: 1 year
This course will teach students how to protect individuals and businesses from becoming victims of cyber-crime and how to detect and investigate cyber intrusions.
Students will learn the basics of cyber security from legislation to the hands on practicals. This year long course will give a solid foundation in cyber security.
Within the Software Development aspect of the course students will be introduced to core concepts from industry and skills in web development and software. This course will provide learners with programming skills allowing for employment as an entry level computer programmer.