Computing and IT
IT skills are hugely valuable for employers in all sectors. Develop your knowledge and skills in IT and Computing and open doors to a wide range of careers.
About Computing and IT
Developing your knowledge and skills in Computing and IT will open doors to a huge range of careers.
These courses help you to grow your knowledge and skills working with different technologies, configuring hardware and software and problem solving. You will learn in dedicated IT suites and have the opportunity to put theory into practice, working on live briefs from employers or competing in skills competitions.
Award-winning programmes
Your CAVC
CAVC computing students have an exceptional reputation for success at national skills competitions winning medals at the Skills Competition Wales and WorldSkills finals! All students get to put learning in practice, including exciting challenges, projects and live briefs set by employers – including cyber challenges or developing websites. All things that help you stand out from the crowd and progress.
Your Industry
Wales continues to experience the fastest-growing digital economy outside London, with Cardiff serving as a leading hub for fintech and digital innovation. The Cardiff Capital Region features a thriving digital cluster, with projections indicating an increase of 9,400 jobs by 2029, a third of which will be created in Cardiff. Average salaries in this sector are approximately £38,500 per year (Lightcast, 2024).
Your Future
Computing and IT students progress and have a great track record for securing employment. Many Level 3 students progress to universities across the UK and higher apprenticeships. Some also choose to study higher education courses at CAVC. With computing skills highly valued by employers, many students also progress straight into employment in roles including Web Design, IT Technician and IT Support.
IT and Computing Courses
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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| IT Users | L1 Full Time | 1 September 2025 | Barry Campus |
| Esports | L2 Full Time | 1 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| IT | L2 Full Time | 1 September 2025 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Applied Computing (Information & Computer Systems, Software Development & Computer Design) | L3 Full Time | 1 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate PLA | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Computing with Coding | L3 Full Time | 1 September 2025 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Computing with Cyber Security | L3 Full Time | 1 September 2025 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Esports | L3 Full Time | 1 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HNC in Computing | L4 Part Time | 12 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Professional Courses
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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| Advanced Excel | L2 Part Time | 13 August 2025 23 September 2025 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| C++ Programming | L2 Part Time | 3 November 2025 | Online |
| Database with SQL | L2 Part Time | 27 January 2026 | Online |
| Introduction to Cyber Security | L2 Part Time | 13 November 2025 | Online |
| Python Programming | L2 Part Time | 5 November 2025 | Online |
| Spreadsheet Techniques | L2 Part Time | 13 November 2025 | Online |
| Website Development | L2 Part Time | 5 November 2025 | Online |
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundational PLA | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate PLA | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Cybersecurity PLA | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTia Cloud + (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 8 January 2026 | Online |
| CompTIA CySA+® Certification (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTia Network + (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 22 September 2025 | Online |
| CompTIA Security+® (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CSSC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt PLA | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CSSC Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt PLA | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals PLA | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals PLA | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Microsoft Certified Power Platform Fundamentals PLA | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Principles of Artificial Intelligence Use in the Workplace | L3 Part Time | 20 January 2026 | Online |