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Computing

National College of Ireland

Course code
Level
Level 6
Award
Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
2 years; 3 semesters per year. Use of blended learning. Delivery Blended - Livestream with some on-campus stream classes, scheduled in advance. *Please note that in September 2026, classes may be online only. Students will be informed in advance Indicative Timetable Tuesday and Thursday 18.00 - 22.00 and Saturdays 09.00 - 18.00

Programme summary

This Higher Certificate in Computing is an excellent start for those looking to build a career in the world of computing. This course will give you expertise in hardware, software applications, software development, operating systems and data communications.

Entry requirements

There are no specific academic requirements with applicants considered based on relevant work and other experience. Applicants under 21 will be assessed based on Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Laptop Requirement This programme has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy. Specifically, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a laptop computer with a substantial hardware configuration. he recommended configuration is as follows: Processor: Intel 11th Gen or newer, Core i3 / i5 /i7 or Ultra 3 / 5 /7 Or AMD 5000 Series or newer, Rzyen 3 / 5 /7 Random Access Memory (RAM): 16GB or greater Storage: SSD (Solid State Drive) 256GB or greater Wireless Card: 802.11 n/ac/ax capability Recommended Operating Systems: Windows 11 Later Version of MAC OS should also be fine. Chromebook’s are not recommended. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI cannot provide support for these personal devices.

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