IT and Computing

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About This Course

If you have the desire to turn your passion for computers into a career, the IT and computing diploma offered by Northampton Business School is definitely a course you should consider.
Progress onto university final year
This course includes student membership to BCS, The Chartered Institute For IT
Examples of University Progression

Qualification

Qualification Numbers: Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology – 603/4781/8
Qualification Numbers 2: Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology – 603/4791/0

Level 4

MODULE LISTING

Computer systems and software

Computer programming

Relational database systems

Software engineering

Systems analysis and design

E- commerce applications

Human computer interaction

IT and society

Information systems theory and practice

Management information systems

The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:

Information technology and IT ethics
Mathematics and statistics for IT
PC maintenance and operating systems
Computer graphics editing and database concepts
Logical IT networking
Web design

More information about the level 4 units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-4-diploma-in-information-technology/

Level 5

MODULE LISTING

Innovative technologies in computing

Software development methodologies

Managing a computing project

Strategic management information systems

Ethical, legal and professional issues in IT

Network Design

Web based development

Cyber security

Database design and development

The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:

Technopreneurship
Network security
C#.NET programming
System administration
Network routing and switching
Web design

More information about the level 4 units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-information-technology/

Assignment listing

The Qualifi level 4/5 IT and computing course is made up of 6 written assignments at each level. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

Sample Certificate

Level 4 sample certificate

Level 5 sample certificate

Career Path

Whilst studying this course students will develop their skills in programming, systems analysis and design, software development. Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue a career in IT within the public or private sector.