Computer Programming Principles and Fundamentals

Duration

This programme is run over 5 days.

Delivery Method

Training times can be arranged according to your date and times requirements, delivered virtually or on-site at your premises by one of our professional facilitators.

Who Should Attend

The programme is intended for anyone who is working in, or entering the workplace in the area of systems development.

Prerequisites

The learner must be competent in Mathematics, Communication and Computer Skills at NQF Level 3.

Unit Standards

Describe the principles of Computer Programming NQF 3 (5 credits)
(14918)

Learning outcomes:

• Describe problem analysis and program design techniques.
• Describe different data representations used in computer programs
• Describe the basic principles of Computer Programming
• Describe the principles used in designing a computer program

Apply the principles of Computer Programming NQF4 (10 credits)
(14910)

Learning outcomes:

• Operate computer programming development tools
• Demonstrate an understanding of different data representations used in computer programs
• Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental programming principles
• Demonstrate an understanding of high-level programming language concepts

Describe the difference between programming in Object Orientated and Procedural Languages NQF 4 (4 credits)
(14909)

Learning outcomes:

• Describe basic object-oriented terminology
• Describe the fundamental differences between procedural and object-oriented programming

Design a computer program according to given specifications NQF 4 (8 credits)
(14915)

Learning outcomes:

• Apply the fundamental principles of program design techniques to the given specification
• Demonstrate an understanding of the features of a computer program
• Demonstrate an understanding of how to document program designs using appropriate tools
• Apply fundamental principles of problem analysis

Describe information systems departments in business organisations NQF 4 (3 credits)
(14926)

Learning outcomes:

• Describe the roles of IS departments in business organisations
• Describe the structure of IS departments in business organisations