"What you choose to do next is up to you. You might just have a moment to spare or you might have come across this page by accident and only spend a minute or so before you move off somewhere else.
This course approaches change through learning so include lots of useful skills that are not at all scary - such as study skills, and is trying to help you answer some really important questions."
Networking / IT Practitioner
If you're considering progressing onto an apprenticeship one of these could be ideal. Networking is typically a weaker area for our foundation apprentices - give yourself a head start!
"A course driven by 20 practical questions about wireless, web, and the Internet, about how products from companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, Netflix, Amazon, Ericsson, HP, Skype and AT&T work."
"What is the Internet? How was it created? How does it work?
The impact of technology and networks on our lives, culture, and society continues to increase. The very fact that you can take this course from anywhere in the world requires a technological infrastructure that was designed, engineered, and built over the past sixty years. To function in an information-centric world, we need to understand the workings of network technology. This course will open up the Internet and show you how it was created, who created it and how it works. "
"The Internet is a computer network that millions of people use every day. Understand the design strategies used to solve computer networking problems while you learn how the Internet works.
Computer networks from ISPs to WiFi and cellular networks are a key part of the information economy. These networks are the foundation for the Web, and they enable companies such as Google, Facebook and Amazon. This course introduces the fundamental problems of computer networking, from sending bits over wires to running distributed applications."
Programming
A growing sector and one where hands on experience and self taught skills are all important.
"Learn the basics of Java programming by developing a simple mobile game that you can run on your computer, Android phone, or tablet."
"This course aims to teach everyone to learn the basics of programming computers. The course has no pre-requisites and avoids all but the simplest mathematics. Anyone with moderate computer experience should be able to master the materials in this course.
This course is specifically designed to be a first programming course using the popular Python programming language. "
Popular programming languages to learn
HTML & CSS
jQuery
JavaScript
PHP
Python
Ruby
Game Design and Development
"Explore key ideas in game design, programming, architecture, game engines, player experience and game AI.
There are lots of different skills that go into game development. This subject is about key technical concepts in game development, and has been developed for people of many different backgrounds and skills. Some programming experience would be nice but is not required."
"The truth about what game design is, what you need to be good at it, and how to start out. No dreams, just facts."
Teaching / Training
Does what we do here at ITeC appeal as a career? Or do you have asporation to teach in school (there's a real need for Computing teachers!)
"Get a grounding in facilitating a group of adult learners, in an online or face to face learning environment."
"This course is in four units, each covering different aspects of learning to teach. It will be of interest to people who are considering undertaking a teacher training course, student teachers, newly qualified teachers, people involved in teacher education, particularly mentors, and tutors
people involved in the design of teacher education programmes
teachers interested in researching their own practice, or considering Masters study."
Learn creative ways to teach web literacy, digital skills and open practices with fellow educators, technologists and mentors around the world. #TeachTheWeb"
Other
Any learning can enhance a CV - why not just have a go at getting some more formal training on something you enjoy?
"Are you a life long learner? Do you like comic books? Do you think it would be interesting to discuss social issues using comic books as a lens? Are you an educator looking for different methods to present your material? If so, this course is for you! This six month course will examine current social issues through comic books while understanding how popular culture is shaped by it's surroundings."
"This course will explore Fantasy in general and Science Fiction in specific both as art and as insights into ourselves and our world."
"From understanding social identities to modeling the spread of disease, this eight-week course will span key science and survival themes using AMC’s The Walking Dead as its basis. Four faculty members from the University of California, Irvine will take you on an inter-disciplinary academic journey deep into the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead, exploring the following topics:"
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Open Online courses for extending your skills in addition to your regular course at ITeC. These are interactive online courses which typically include video, questions and answers, mini projects and discussion forums. Most are free with the option to pay for a certificate track if desired.
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