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CertHE Computing Skills for the Workplace (Level 4)

University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)

Connect computing, software development and digital systems with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.

London; BirminghamOn CampusNext intake: please enquire
Choose this course
01

Is this for you?

For learners building a distinct higher-education certificate or diploma, with further degree progression subject to admissions and credit recognition.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

  • Analysing and Solving ProblemsLevel 4
  • Computer Architecture and Operating SystemsLevel 4
  • Introduction to Web and Database ConceptsLevel 4
  • Network and Cybersecurity EssentialsLevel 4
  • Learning in the Digital EraLevel 4
  • Software Solutions for BusinessLevel 4

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Describe in pseudocode how to sort a booking list and check the logic with several examples.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

computing, software development and digital systems
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

IT support technician

Related career

Help users resolve hardware, software and connectivity problems.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Demonstrate relevant technical skills and practical projects; vendor or specialist training may strengthen applications. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Web developer

Experience required

Builds and maintains websites and web applications.

Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Software developer

Experience required

Designs, builds and tests software applications.

Starting out
£30,000
UK median (2025)
£56,914
Experienced
£75,000
How to read the median

Median for SOC 2134: programmers and software development professionals. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Network engineer

Experience required

Builds, maintains and troubleshoots computer networks.

Starting out
£25,500
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£52,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Database administrator

Experience required

Maintains secure, reliable and accessible organisational databases.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£62,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Computer games tester

Related career

Computer games testers play games to check that they work as intended and identify problems or ‘bugs’.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Web designer

Additional training or accreditation required

Design accessible, usable and visually coherent websites.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

User experience designer

Additional training or accreditation required

Research user needs and design and test digital experiences.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Systems analyst

Experience required

Designs improvements to organisational information systems.

Starting out
£34,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

IT security co-ordinator

Experience required

Protects systems and information against security threats.

Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£76,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Cyber intelligence officer

Experience required

Investigates cyber threats using intelligence and technical analysis.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop cyber-security, network and analytical skills through technical training and practical projects; complete employer security checks and any required government vetting. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Data analyst-statistician

Experience required

Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Data scientist

Additional training or accreditation required

Uses statistical and computational methods to solve data problems.

Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£83,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

IT project manager

Experience required

Plans and leads technology projects, budgets and delivery.

Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000

How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Technical author

Additional training or accreditation required

Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.

Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
London; Birmingham · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,790
Awarding university
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)
Historical information (not the current offer)

£9,790

Entry requirements and routes

Age 18 to 21 with level 3(60credits) accepted. Age 21 to 59 No qualification and No work experience needed.

English language

No English Test

Interview or assessment

Interveiw and assessment will be on campus there will be 2 slots a.m. slot 9:30 a.m. -1:00p.m. and p.m. slot 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. based on interview dates the slots will be different and for entire time applicant should be on campus as there will be different rounds of interveiws. Inform learner that admission team will prepare them for interveiw and assessment and will also provide sample questions.

Classes and attendance

Weekdays: Available 4 hours in a Day

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

Confirm academic support, disability adjustments, wellbeing services and finance eligibility directly with the teaching provider; no specific support or funding entitlement is established here.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

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