Computing Taster Courses (CTC)! - College of Computer Training

College of Computer Training (CCT)
30-34 Westmoreland St., Dublin 2
Computing Taster Courses (CTC)!
Summer Boot Camp
Summer 2012
www.cct.ie

Who?
The College of Computer Training (CCT), is an
independent HETAC and FETAC accredited college
specialising in the provision of Computing and
Information Communications Technology education
and training from Level 4 to Level 9 – Basic level to
Masters level
CCT is located at 30-34 Westmoreland St., Dublin 2,
in the very heart of Dublin city centre. Established
7 years ago, CCT will be an excellent additional
option to Irish secondary school graduates for
Bachelors qualifications in Computing and IT, when
it’s offerings will soon be featured on the Central
Applications Office (CAO) Handbook.

What?
CCT is delighted to provide CCT funded Taster
Computing courses targeted at 5th and 6th year
secondary school students in Ireland, during the
coming summer holidays during June, July, and August
2012. There will be three main courses over this
period, covering the following fundamental areas of
the Computing sector, and three of the main streams
featured in most Bachelors programmes in Computing,
and taught in a practical, industry focussed fashion:
1. Computer Programming
2. Web Design
3. Computer Networking
We are offering FETAC Level 5 Component certificate
qualifications to successful graduates of these courses,
as we want to ensure that successful graduates can avail
of Irish government awards, recognised by all Higher
Education Institutes of Ireland.
Most importantly, these courses with FETAC
qualifications, will be provided to give students a
taste or foundation for further study in the growth
area of Computing and ICT, in a third-level college. Our
main aim is to provide an introduction to the areas of
Programming, Web Design, and Networking, and to
equip the course participants with the knowledge, skills
and competencies at Level 5.

Why?
It is no secret that the ICT sector is one of the main growth
areas in Ireland at present. With some of the world’s
largest multinational ICT corporations, operating their
European headquarters in Ireland such as: Microsoft
Ireland, Google, Facebook, Twitter, AOL, IBM, INTEL,
and with a consistently reported demand for Science,
Technology, and Computing graduates, there is an
increased demand for higher education and training
for Computing programmes. Many ICT companies are
reporting a shortage of Computing qualified graduates in
Ireland.
All of the latest Forfas, FAS, ESRI, and IDA reports point
to the shortage of ICT skilled graduates qualifying from
higher education institutions in Ireland, especially when
there continues to be jobs and career pathways available
in Ireland. Many secondary school students have no
exposure to Computer Science modules or learning
at second-level in Ireland, and they can have false
expectancies and get a shock in first year at third-level in
relation to some of the fundamental subjects involved in
Computer Science. Indeed some of the Irish Universities
and other Higher Education Institutes in Ireland, report a
general drop-out rate of 42% after year 1 of a Bachelors
in Computing programme. CCT believes that there is a
requirement at secondary level in Ireland for Computing
and Information Technology courses, to help prepare
interested students who want to pursue higher education
programmes in the field of Computing and Information
Technology.

How Much?
When?
CCT is providing Taster Courses for
Secondary Schoolers free of charge!
This is part of our investment into
your future, and the future of ICT in
Ireland.
Programme Start Date to Finish Date Weekly Schedule
Web Design July 2nd – July 26th 2012 Monday – Thursday 0930-1330
Computer Programming July 2nd – July 26th 2012 Monday – Thursday 0930-1330
Computer Networking July 30th – August 23rd 2012 Monday – Thursday 0930-1330

How Do I Apply?
You can apply by completing our online
application form, on the CCT website
www.cct.ie/quick-links/application-enquiry-forms
You can also apply by emailing us at
info@cct.ie, or contacting the Admissions
Office at CCT on (01) 6333444.
Places on each course are limited, so please
contact us if you are interested as soon as
possible, as we are experiencing a lot of
applications
College of Computer Training (CCT)
30-34 Westmoreland St.
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel.: 01 633 3444
Email: info@cct.ie
Web: www.cct.ie