21 Computing Certificate Programs in Europe

This Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and IT will help you to understand some of the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques underlying computing and IT while integrating mathematical ideas into your everyday thinking. Technology dominates the way we live, work, socialise and play – and computing and IT skills are increasingly essential in today's workplace. This certificate will give you a starting point for a wide variety of IT-related careers.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and Engineering course develops your skills in and understanding of computing and engineering. These are two areas that underpin most aspects of the way we live. Gain a foundation in the basic principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies. Computing skills with basic knowledge of engineering can lead to an array of career opportunities.

This flexible Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject combines a broad introduction to computing & IT with a second subject from business, design, mathematics, psychology and statistics. Your choice of second subject will be included in the name of your certificate, for example, Certificate of Higher Education in Computing and IT with Business.

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Business – you’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. Computing and business have become closely intertwined throughout the world of work. You will be introduced to various facets of the world of business, and you will explore the profound technological, economic, political and ethical changes driven by the digital technologies that surround us.

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (T13) – you’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. You will learn basic ideas and tools of mathematics that underpin all kinds of mathematical reasoning. You will also explore the profound technological, economic, political and ethical change driven by digital technologies.

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (T13) – you’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. You will be introduced to the processes of design and innovation, with particular regard to digital technology. You will also study the profound technological, economic, political and ethical changes that are driven by those digital technologies.

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and Statistics and a second subject (T13) – you’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. You will be introduced to probability and the most common methods of statistical data analysis, and you will explore the profound technological, economic, political and ethical change driven by digital technologies.

This is one of several subject combinations available in our Certificate of Higher Education in Computing & IT and a second subject (T13) – you’ll divide your time equally between the two subjects. You will be introduced to the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and how psychology addresses real-life issues – such as the acceptability and effectiveness of computers and mobile devices. You will also explore the profound technological, economic, political and ethical changes driven by the digital technologies that surround us. By combining the study of these popular and important disciplines, you will be equipped for further study leading to a wide range of possible careers.

The BTEC HNC and HND in Computing programme is run as both a full-time and a part-time option, and provides you with extensive knowledge of computing principles, with particular reference to the analysis, design and implementation of computer applications in a business context.

NCI's Higher Certificate in Computing is an ideal starting point to your studies as it offers a clear path into the computing degrees at NCI and other institutions. This full-time course will provide you with all the skills you need to pursue a career in the Information and Communications Technology industry.

The course is designed for students who wish to have a career in IT Computing or progress to a Level Three BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Computing or onto a Foundation Degree in Computing or university, if combined with A-levels or other qualifications. Learners will study for three mandatory units and three other units. The course is equivalent to one A-Level.

The Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing is a specialist technical programme with a strong work-related emphasis.

This course is designed to develop the practical skills and theoretical understanding of information technology, computer systems, software and hardware. You will complete a range of units which are designed to give you a fundamental understanding of the world of computers and how they can be used, improved and repaired. You’ll develop your skills in our fantastic purpose-built computing labs, under the guidance of our expert staff, all of whom have extensive industry experience in the computing and ICT sectors.

You can study on this two-year Higher National Diploma and go straight into work, or use it as preparation for moving on to university to study for a degree in computing. Either way, it will give you a diverse set of skills and sound analytical knowledge across a range of computing subjects from digital image creation, through to IT security management. The HNC / HND in Computing could be the ideal way to kickstart your ambitions. By completing this course, you will gain the knowledge and understanding needed to enter a wide range of exciting, IT-related professions. And with Canary Wharf and Tech City in east London just down the road from Barking & Dagenham College, you will be in prime position to make the most of opportunities right on your doorstep.

Computing will see you study the technical aspects of hardware and networking, alongside concepts of programming. The purpose of the BTEC National Certificate in Computing is to equip students with the necessary skills to find employment as computer practitioners. It is appropriate to the work of staff in the fields of programming, computer systems maintenance, systems analysis and design, and operations. It is a valued alternative entry qualification to a wide range of advanced professional and higher education courses.