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Why study Computing, Digital & IT Courses with us?

Thinking about studying one of our BTEC Level 3 courses in Computing and IT? Kevin gives you all the information you need here.

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Computing, Digital & IT Courses

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  • Computer Science incorporating AI and Robotics Level 1 02
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  • Computer Science incorporating AI and Robotics Level 1 01
  • Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Level 2
Course Level
HND Computing 5 View course
Advanced Apprenticeship Infrastructure Technician 3 View course
Computer Science A Level 3 View course
Level 3 (BTEC) Computing with Software Engineering (Extended Diploma) 3 View course
Level 3 (BTEC) Computing with Web, App and Data Technology (Extended Diploma) 3 View course
Level 3 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Computing, Software and Data Technologies 3 View course
Level 3 National Diploma in IT, Computing and Networking (QCF) 3 View course
Level 1 Digital Technology Skills and Preparation for Vocational IT for 16-18s 2 View course
Level 2 Foundation in Digital and Computing (2 Year Course) for 16-18 and 19-24 2 View course
Level 2 Foundation in IT, Computing and Digital Studies (16-18 and 19-24) 2 View course
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Information technology is central to the global economy, with businesses relying on IT and valuing those who work in the industry. There are around 1.2 million people working in IT In the UK and 87,000 in the West Midlands. It is expected that employment in the IT sector will grow nearly five times faster than the UK average over the next ten years, and this will provide more jobs in the West Midlands too.

This map gives you an overview of progression opportunities that our courses in Computing, Digital and IT can lead on to.

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Why study Computing, Digital and IT with us?

  • The college has a range of IT courses from entry level up to university level
  • We have part-time courses and evening courses including computer maintenance and basic computer skills
  • You will learn in fully stocked IT labs with the up-to-date technology required to get ahead in the industry
  • Our experienced tutors have worked in the industry and keep up with technological advances

Your future in Computing, Digital and IT

There are lots of different career options within the industry; such as computer programming, web development, data processing, internet servicing provision, computer networking and more. Our students have gone on to work as:

  • Network engineers
  • Systems analysts
  • Computer repair technicians
  • IT security coordinators
  • Helpdesk professionals
  • Technicians
  • Web designers
  • Web developers

Why not join them? Take a look at our range of courses.