AAQ Computing

Course summary

The Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) in Computing is a specialized, practical, and academic course designed to provide students with the core knowledge and technical skills needed for progression to higher education (university) in computing or related fields, or to graduate-level employment. Introduction to programming concepts, computational thinking, algorithms, and design methodologies. May involve knowledge of a language like Python. Study of network technologies, types of cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, security regulations, and the principles and algorithms of encryption. This qualification emphasizes the fundamental principles of computing, application development, and cyber security, blending theoretical study with hands-on, project-based work.