Stage 2 — Certificate in Applied Computing

Course description

This intermediate stage focuses on developing your digital skills further, in areas which most interest you. You will complete a core module, and then 3 of 5 optional modules. Each module includes a mixture of instruction, practical tasks, and quiz questions and a project for you to add to your own digital portfolio. With up to 60 hours of content, this stage is assessed through short quizzes with questions at the end of each topic and an evaluation of your digital portfolio.

Portfolio

Your Stage 2 portfolio is a collection of projects that shows what you can do with the digital skills you have learned. You will create a project in each of the optional modules you choose, where you design, build, test, and improve your ideas, along with short reflections on what you learned. It is your chance to apply your skills to real problems and create work you can share with teachers, peers, or even future employers.

How this course works

This course contains some optional modules. You can choose which optional modules to complete based on what you'd like to learn. To complete the course and get your certificate, you need to complete all required modules, at least 3 optional modules and your portfolio. You can complete more optional modules, but you don't need to in order to get the certificate.