NCI Springboard and ICT Skills Brochure

National College of Ireland SPRINGBOARD & ICT SKILLS CONVERSION INDUSTRY PLACEMENT PROGRAMMES National College of Ireland’s Career Development and Employability Service manages the Industry Placement Programmes for the Faculties of Business and Computing.

The work placement office is currently working with over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate students on a range of IT and Business related courses and are actively seeking work placements in industry. We are currently looking to partner with Industry on courses such as Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing and Web Technologies.

Our programmes are designed with real businesses in mind, so we are proud to work with employers ranging from large multinationals to small SMEs across all industry sectors who help inform our course delivery and development.

NCI Industry Placement P

Springboard and ICT Courses From their inception, Springboard and ICT Courses have been designed in direct response to Industry skill shortages. These courses are specifically aimed at providing graduates to businesses who can bridge these gaps in Irish and International Industries. All students on these courses are required to complete a three to six month work placement either during or upon course completion.

Benefits of Hosting a Student • Wealth of experience: Students on HEA ICT Skills and Springboard programmes have a previous history of employment, so their skill set includes a wealth of practical experience and knowledge from the workplace.

• Employees of tomorrow: Hosting a student gives you the opportunity to identify and develop future graduates entering the workforce.

• Work placement students can provide not only relief for short-term peaks in workload, but also research skills for special projects and proofs of concept.

• Employing or hosting placement students gives your organisation an opportunity to evaluate a student’s potential as a future employee and the opportunity to develop a carefully planned and informed talent pipeline.

Data Analytics

Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics (Level 8) The Higher Diploma in Data Analytics programme is designed to furnish students with the skills to enter the world of data analytics through building a foundation of strong statistical knowledge and developing problem-solving skills for business analysis. The course is aimed at enabling students to understand and use business data to deliver better decision-making. This higher diploma will give students the technical skills in areas like; Data Analytics, Advanced Business Data Analysis and Problem-Solving Techniques, Programming for Big Data, Data and Web Mining that will help individuals to make an impact and equip them for a wide range of roles.

Data Analytics

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Data Analytics (Level 9) This PGDip will produce high-quality, technically competent, innovative graduates that will become leading practitioners in the field of data analytics. Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to: conduct independent research and analysis in the field of data analytics. Implement a research idea using the latest industry practices, demonstrate expert knowledge of data analysis and statistics, critically assess and evaluate business and technical strategies for data analytics. Develop and implement business and technical solutions for data analytics.

Recent graduate placements and job offers have been secured in the following roles: Western Union; Risk Analyst, Ernst & Young; Data Analyst, beaumont hospital; Business Intelligence Analyst, Concern; GIS Analyst, Avaya; Analytics Intern, Presidion; Consultant, IDG; Data Build Analyst, Twelve Horses; Analytics Intern, I-Quate; Data Analyst & Designer, Orbis; Data Analyst.

Availability: • Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics – Immediately • Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Data Analytics – May 2015

Cloud Computing

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing Cloud Computing (Level 8) Recent progress in processors, telecommunications, business analytics, security, and middleware has created a crucial organisational demand for innovative approaches to processes and platforms for computing, typically in the form of Cloud Computing. The Higher Diploma in Science in Cloud Computing focuses mainly on equipping students with essential requirement elicitation, analysis, design, implementation and testing skills in the development of software systems that are meant to be deployed as a Software as a Service to a Cloud Computing platform. Graduates of this programme will be able to work in entry-level positions such as: Cloud Application developer, Messaging /e-mail/groupware specialist, Cloud Architect, Cloud technician, Cloud solutions Architect, Cloud Developer, Cloud Engineer, Cloud Implementation Engineer etc.

t Programme Descriptors Cloud Computing

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Cloud Computing (Level 9) Students on the Postgraduate Diploma and the MSc in Cloud Computing programmes specialise in two key areas: Infrastructure (a.k.a. IaaS -Infrastructure as a Service) and Development (a.k.a. SaaS -Software as a Service). By focusing on the structured management of cloud architectural components, students concentrate on the latest design principles, models, and technologies in cloud computing. They typically acquire different levels of proficiency in the following languages and technologies: Virtualisation, Shell Scripting, Linux, Java, SQL, noSQL databases, Javascript (jQuery), C#, and Ruby on Rails. Students undertaking work placements for this course can be expected to assist employers in a number of areas examples of which could be; developing and testing a proof-of-concept cloud application based on specific business needs; assisting in the management of cloud assets including servers and storage and helping troubleshoot user issues; and/or- aiding in the configuration and management of cloud middleware/virtualisation.

Availability: • Higher Diploma in in Science in Cloud Computing– Immediately • Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Cloud Computing – May 2015

Mobile Technologies

Certificate in Mobile Applications Development (Level 8) This programme was designed to support students in the development of the technical, theoretical, and cognitive skills required for mobile applications design and development. Students will practice formulating and evaluating creative technical solutions to solve real-world native and cross-platform mobile applications design problems. It is expected that a graduate of this programme should be able to work in the area of Mobile Application Solutions.

Mobile Technologies

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing - Mobile Technologies (Level 8) Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Mobile Technologies) will provide graduates with solid foundation in understanding of the theory, concepts and methods pertaining to Computing, complemented with detailed knowledge, problem-solving and technical skills required for designing and developing software for various mobile devices or mobile game applications delivered as web services on the cloud.

This course is delivered by a focused set of modules and project work designed to bring candidates quickly to the industry entry standard for graduates enabling them to work in; wireless and mobile communication technologies, mobile applications development, cloud-based games services, development of mobile games and run on mobile devices etc.

Mobile Technologies

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Mobile Technologies (Level 9) This PGDip will provide graduates with essential research and development skills in Mobile Technologies through analysis, investigation, requirements elicitation, problem solving, and team work. The programme develops an in-depth expertise of core technical disciplines such as mobile application architecture and security, application development for mobile platforms, usability and testing and Internet of Things. Supplementary to the core technical competencies, learners will have exposure to pertinent business strategies and commercilisation associated with the area of Mobile Technologies.

Expected employment opportunities for graduates of this programme will be primarily that of an IT professional that specialises in architecting, designing, developing and testing software solutions for the mobile platforms.

Availability: • Certificate in Mobile Applications Development – January 2015 • Higher Diploma in Science in Mobile Technologies – January 2015 • Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Mobile Technologies – May 2015

Web Technologies

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Web Technologies (Level 9) The Post Graduate Diploma in Web Technologies is delivered through the Cloud Competency Centre at the National College of Ireland and provides learners with a solid foundation in a number of programming languages currently in-demand by the ICT sector. Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to: Create cutting-edge web applications to be deployed across the latest hosting platforms, including public/hybrid clouds, peer-to-peer networks, clusters, and multi-tenancy servers, for example, using .NET development on Azure, Ruby on Rails on HEROKU, HTML5…etc. In addition these graduates will be able to demonstrate expert knowledge of web entrepreneurship; application development, security, and user experience.

Recent graduates who completed this programme secured placements and job offers in the following companies and rolesAlone.ie, Developer; Buzzoo, Front end Developer; Dara Creative, Web Designer; Cluey, Ruby on Rails Developer, (Paid role); Homestays; Ruby on Rails Developer; Reynolds Logistics, Systems Support; Web Reservations, Web Developer; Seevl.net, Developer; Clavis Technology, Software Engineer; Data Conversion direct, Web developer; Fusioneer, Graduate Developer; Information Mosaic, Product Support Analyst; SumUp, Software Developer Intern.

Availability: • Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Web Technologies – May 2015

Digital Marketing

Certificate in Digital Marketing The digital marketing course is delivered by leading specialists in their field and is designed to reflect the realities of digital marketing and sensitise learners to both current and future challenges and opportunities in the field. Students will graduate with strong ability in digital marketing decision-making and implementation. The NCI digital marketing course will cover all the key elements including; creation and implementation of a digital marketing campaign, search engine optimisation, digital advertising, online PR, online reputation management, measurement and project management. At the end of this programme, students will have to submit a digital marketing strategy based on a brand/product of their choice. This project is a valuable tool in gaining experience which can be directly linked to practice.

Recent graduates have secured placements and job offers in the following companies and roles - Confetti, Website Sales & Marketing; Lionbridge, Sales & marketing Intern; An Oige, Digital Marketing Executive; Storybeast, PM & Social Media Marketing. We have a cohort of students who immediately available and are actively interviewing for placements now.

Availability: • Certificate in Digital Marketing – Immediately

Sales (National and International)

Diploma in National and International Selling

Diploma in National and International Selling This programme has been developed through the partnership between the National College of Ireland (NCI) and the Sales Institute of Ireland (SII). The programme has been designed to be relevant both to indigenous field sales and international inside sales roles. This programme is extremely hands-on and all module assessment is practical and work related. Examples of what students will be able to do on placement are: Internal Sales, External Sales, B2B Sales, Sales Analysis, Business Development through all aspects of social media, lead generation etc.

Recent graduates who completed this programme secured placements and job offers in the following companies and roles – Department Manager, Call Centre Manager; E-bookers, Business Development Manager, Kepak, Hailstorm, Sales and Marketing Manager, Marketing Intern, Business Development and Sales Contractor.

Availability: • Diploma in National and International Selling – January 2015

For Further Information please contact members of the work placement team: Leona Beale – Work Placement Advisor Tel (Direct): +353 (0)1 4498778 Email: leona.beale@ncirl.ie

Conor Edwards – Work Placement Advisor Tel Direct: +353 (0)14998583 Email: conor.edwards@ncirl.ie

Mary McNally – Work Placement Advisor Tel (Direct): +353 (0)1 14498533 Email: mary.mcnally@ncirl.ie

Helen Conway – Work Placement Advisor Tel Direct: +353 (0)1 4498647 Email: helen.conway@ncirl.ie

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