About The Course
This course focuses on the importance of IT in modern business operations, and how it can be used to enhance competitiveness and improve customer satisfaction. With the increasing demand for skilled IT professionals, this Level 3 foundation diploma in Information Technology provides learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to work in the IT sector or pursue further study. This qualification covers various topics including computer systems, networks, coding, website development, mobile communications, cyber security, and social media for business. The course is comprised of 6 modules, each with 40 hours of guided learning materials, and 6 written assignments. Optional materials such as recommended exercises, readings, internet resources, and self-testing exercises are also available.
Course Details
Upon finishing this course, students can apply for admission to a full BA degree program at various UK universities. Alternatively, they can choose to enroll in one of our level 4/5 IT programs and subsequently complete a BA top-up degree at a range of UK universities.
One of the universities offering a degree in the field of Business Information Systems is Middlesex University, with their BSc program.
This course consists of six modules and six written assignments at level 3. Each module has 40 guided learning hours of material and an optional 30-50 hours of recommended exercises, readings, internet resources, and self-testing exercises.
Computer Systems
- Understand the purpose and components of computer systems.
- Be able to configure computer systems.
Coding and Website Development
- Understand the purpose and types of coding.
- Understand web architecture and components.
- Be able to create interactive websites.
Networks
- Understand networking principles.
- Understand how network hardware and software components are connected.
- Understand the usage and security concerns related to networking.
Mobile Communications
- Understand the uses and features of mobile communication devices.
- Understand the communication technologies used in mobile devices.
- Understand the implications of mobile communications technology.
Cybersecurity
- Understand cybersecurity and its key aspects.
- Understand core terminology related to cybersecurity.
- Understand cyber threat intelligence.
Social Media for Business
- Understand the importance of using social media in a business environment.
- Understand the need for social media content planning and publishing in a business environment.
- Be able to develop a policy and plan to use social media in a business environment.
The level 3 foundation diploma in IT consists of 6 written assignments, each approximately 2,000-3,000 words long. The ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform provides support for both the modules and assignments. The 6 assignment units for the level 3 course are Computer systems, Coding and website development, Networks, Mobile communication, Cyber security, and Social media for business. For more details on the level 3 units, please refer to this link: https://www.othm.org.uk/doc/specification-jan21/OTHM_L3_Foundation_Diploma_in_Information_Technology_spec_2021_01.pdf.
The fee for enrolling onto the level 3 course is £3900.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
- Interest free monthly instalments
- Paypal
- Western Union
- ELCAS funding
- All course material, including online modules and past exam papers.
- Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Meet sessions
- Dedicated student support
- Access to an online social learning forum
- Assignment marking and feedback
- Free CV writing help on completion of the course.
- Free student mail account and cloud storage worth £180
Individuals who have completed high school, are at least 16 years of age, and wish to pursue a degree at a university or the Online Business School’s undergraduate level 4/5 diploma in information technology are most suitable for this course.