{"id":602,"date":"2021-03-05T14:10:35","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T14:10:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nccedu.com\/?page_id=602"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:45:38","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:45:38","slug":"applied-skills-certificate-in-computing","status":"publish","type":"courses_cpt","link":"https:\/\/www.nccedu.com\/qualifications\/professional-development\/applied-skills-certificate-in-computing\/","title":{"rendered":"Applied Skills Certificate in Computing"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"full_content single-text-column white_bg pt_sm pb_none\"> <!-- Full Content -->\r\n  <div class=\"mw_700 no_text_center\"> <!-- MW -->\r\n            In addition, successful candidates will fulfil the main entry requirements the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing. The successful completion of the three Level 4 units within the Applied Skills Certificate in Computing will allow the student to be exempt from those units if they progress to the Level 4 Diploma in Computing.      <\/div> <!-- \/ MW -->\r\n<\/div> <!-- \/ Full Content -->\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"full_content accordion-list white_bg pt_sm pb_none\"> <!-- Full Content -->\r\n  <div class=\"mw_700 no_text_center\"> <!-- MW -->\r\n              <div class=\"accordion_list_block\"> <!-- Accordion List Block -->\r\n        <ul>\r\n                      <li>\r\n              <div class=\"accordion_btn\"> <!-- FAQ Btn -->\r\n                <a class=\"accordion-list__block-title\"  href=\"#\">\r\n                  <div class=\"button_border\" ><\/div>\r\n                  <div class=\"accordion_icon\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n                  Units                <\/a>\r\n              <\/div> <!-- \/ FAQ Btn -->\r\n              <div class=\"accordion-cont\"> <!-- FAQ Cont -->\r\n                                  <p>The following units will be covered:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer Networks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This module helps students to develop a good understanding of basic theory and useful practical skills of networking and communication that are vital in today\u2019s connected world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Computer Systems<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This module addresses the development of practical skills in the configuration, maintenance, fault finding and trouble-shooting of modern computer systems and develops knowledge of computer architecture.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designing and Developing a Website<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This module provides students with the practical skills required in website design such as understanding of mark-up languages, style sheets, design techniques and testing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>English for Academic Purposes<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This module helps students to develop the understanding and use of key linguistic skills where necessary to 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