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Software development QQI 6

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  • 20-08-2017 5:08am
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    Questions !!
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi,
    I plan on doing a QQI 5 computer programming course before I do the QQI 6 in software development And was just wondering what kind of job I'd be able to get a job with those current degrees and or continue college
    I'm very anxious to start these course and I am hoping to pursue a job afterwards !


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    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    To be honest, very few software jobs would hire you with "just" a Level 6 qualification. You would need a Level 8 at a minimum, and ideally, some professional certificates.


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    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,953 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    It depends, if you are brilliant and really in to it and know your stuff inside out then no matter what qualification you have you will get jobs if not then do the full level 8 degree and do nixers and get stuff on your cv in the meantime.


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    Diceicle
    Registered Users Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭Diceicle


    From my conversations in this area a level 8 or 9 will keep your CV in the mix for entry / Jr level positions.
    Your Github profile / commits and portfolio will get you to interview stage.

    If you are totally inexperienced at programming do the level 5 and 6 - if you are relatively computer savvy then just go to the level 8.
    What languages are on the 5 and 6?


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