Computing and IT Advanced Technician

Course summary

Every company relies to a certain extent on security, networking and technology professionals with advanced technical skills to complete a diverse range of jobs. Our IT, security and networking course will give you a solid understanding of business and empower you to progress to university or into a challenging and rewarding career. Our courses will provide you with the competence, skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently with IT systems, communications and productivity tools and applications in a range of job roles and industry sectors. Topics covered include application design and development, mobile technology, social media and big data analytics, cloud technology, app development, cyber security, global information, fundamentals of IT and computer networks. This cutting-edge course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to pursue a career or progress onto higher education or apprenticeship in IT, computer networking or cyber security. Theoretical study will be complemented by hands-on practice in our state-of-the-art computer equipment. Harlow College was awarded Apple Distinguished School status on 2017, the first FE College in the country to achieve this status, for its enterprising approach to transforming learning by instilling and developing digital confidence. This means that you’ll complete the course with additional use of Apple technology on top of your IT course. Throughout the course, you’ll be supported by highly qualified teaching staff who have strong links with the industry and potential employers.