Computers are now an essential part of business life leading to a continuing high demand for computer professionals in a wide variety of fields. The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the computing sector. Students who take BTEC HND can get better and more profitable employment options at the end of the course as well as opportunities for higher Education (Bachelor of Science Degree) whereby he/she can aim for even better job options.
This course covers a wide range of subject areas, Programming, Networking, Web Authoring, Project Management, Systems Analysis and Design, Database Design, and Software Applications Development. The students will be trained in various programming languages / software packages used in the business and IT , such as C++ , Visual Basic, Oracle, Dream Weaver, HTML,MS Project. The course aims to provide learners with the practical skills and knowledge in IT, to allow them to progress to Higher Education or employment.
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In England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland it is common for those who achieved a HND to add to their qualification by progressing to other levels such as professional qualifications or a degree. Many universities in the UK will accept the students who have completed HND to progress to degree programmes. However the requirements vary from university to university.
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