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Need Help picking course.

  • 16-07-2012 3:05pm
    #1
    WHATCOURSE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭


    Dublin City University
    Diploma in Information Technology : ITDIP

    I have got an offer through springboard /oscail for this course ,
    can anybody tell me if it is a good and up to date degree/diploma in IT ?
    or is it considered dated ?
    Would this diploma be well regarded by employers ?
    or
    Would I be better doing a special purpose award for 1 year ? , I was also offered
    these courses

    College of Computer Training
    HETAC Level 6 Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information

    College of Computer Training
    Certificate in Computer Programming : CCTSP001




    Griffith College
    Certificate in Computing Science : GCS01

    Any insight would be welcome, my goal is to gain employment . Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Abdul Abulbul Amir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92 ✭✭Abdul Abulbul Amir


    I can't tell you about that course specifically, but as far as I know DCU has a good reputation for computer science generally. I think your biggest concern should be progression, I don't know what kind of employment prospects there are for diploma holders but you'd be competing with all the Bsc. graduates produced each year, so you might want to continue on and get yourself on a even footing with them. Sending the registry a mail about that might not be too bad an idea.


  • #3
    polkabunny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭polkabunny


    I know one person that is doing the Diploma in DCU, and one vaguely who has done it before. The one I know doing it is an IT instructor with FÁS right now, and he likes the course. He found the Maths to be challenging though.

    I'd advice weighing up what each course offers with modules and that, and what you want out of the course. If you work hard and put yourself out there, you should eventually get employment. Just take a look at the courses yourself. Good luck with your choice!


  • #4
    krusty krab
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭krusty krab


    Thanks Guys
    I've narrowed it down to these 2 courses


    HETAC Level 6 Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology
    College of Computer Training (CM001)
    Key Programme Details Award
    Major
    NFQ Level
    6 About NFQ
    Delivery Method
    Mixed, Classroom Evening

    Part Time
    ECTS Credits
    120.00


    Diploma in Information Technology
    Dublin City University (ITDIP)
    Key Programme Details Award
    Diploma
    NFQ Level
    8 About NFQ
    Delivery Method
    Online, Mixed, Distance
    Cost
    Courses are free for eligible learners
    Duration
    3 Years part time
    Available
    Part Time
    ECTS Credits
    120.00
    Department
    Oscail - DCU Distance Education


    I've 2 day's to decide before my offer expires with Springboard :eek:

    Any guidance welcome :cool:


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