Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (PGCert)
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Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (PGCert)
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Description
This newly developed part-time course has been designed for teachers of the new GCSE or A-level computing/computer science syllabuses.
It focuses on three key areas of development: programming (software development), database systems and emergent computing technologies. This practical course will develop your skills in a number of areas and the key skills and techniques of computational thinking and problem-solving are emphasised throughout.
Key facts
- You will be able to administer commercially operated database environments to the requirements of education and industry
- Develop essential computational problem solving skills
- Future and emerging technologies is a fast moving subject and…
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This newly developed part-time course has been designed for teachers of the new GCSE or A-level computing/computer science syllabuses.
It focuses on three key areas of development: programming (software development), database systems and emergent computing technologies. This practical course will develop your skills in a number of areas and the key skills and techniques of computational thinking and problem-solving are emphasised throughout.
Key facts
- You will be able to administer commercially operated database environments to the requirements of education and industry
- Develop essential computational problem solving skills
- Future and emerging technologies is a fast moving subject and the course will continue to evolve to reflect new developments in this area
- Taught by research-active practitioners, part of the Centre for Creative and Applied Research for the Digital Society (CARDS)
Part-time
Location: Wrexham
Fee: £750
Start date: February 2013
Career opportunities
On successful completion of the course you will have gained a range of new skills suited to teaching the new GCSE and A Level Computer Sciences courses and as such as these skills will be essential to your career development.
Course content
The course is made up of 3 modules:
- Introduction to Programming (Software Development)
- Computational Thinking and Database Systems
- Future and Emerging Technology
Entry requirements
The course has been designed for computer science teachers
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