HNC Computing (Level 4) - Part-time

This HNC is perfect if you want to gain hand on skills to work in the field of Business Analyses, Software Development, Data Analytics, Network Engineer, Cyber Security.

If you are passionate about computing and want to develop practical skills for a rewarding career in the IT industry, this HNC course is ideal for you. You will learn about various aspects of computing, such as programming, analysis, design, computer architecture, networking, business communication, database design and professional practice. You will also explore how to apply these skills to real-world scenarios and projects.

Some of the units you may study are:

• Programming: Learn how to design, implement and test software solutions using different programming languages and paradigms.
• Networking: Understand the principles and technologies of computer networks and how to configure, manage and secure them.
• Professional Practice: Develop your professional skills and knowledge of the IT sector, including ethical, legal and social issues.
• Database Design & Development: Create and manipulate databases using various tools and techniques, such as SQL, ERD and normalization.
• Security: Learn how to protect data and systems from cyber threats and attacks, using encryption, authentication and firewall methods.
• Software Development Lifecycles: Understand the different stages and models of software development, such as waterfall, agile and scrum.
• Strategic Information Systems: Analyse the strategic role of information systems in organizations and how to align them with business objectives and processes.

Nottingham College is proud to have been awarded the Teaching Excellence Framework Bronze Award for high quality student experience and outcomes. You can read more about this on the Office for Students website.