About The Course
The IT and Computing Diploma offered by Online Business School is an excellent choice for those who wish to pursue a career in computer technology. The level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a university degree, and the level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree. This 240-credit course consists of 10 modules and 6 written assignments at each level, all completed online. It is specifically designed to provide you with the necessary skills to obtain an undergraduate degree in IT and become an IT professional. As a student, you will have access to a range of support services, including tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to assist you in completing the course.
Course Details
- Computer systems and software: This module will help learners understand how hardware and software components integrate.
- Computer programming: Learners will learn how to design, test, and implement programs using different tools and techniques in accordance with the system life cycle.
- Relational database systems: This unit will develop learners’ understanding of database systems and data analysis and modelling.
- Software engineering: Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of software engineering and the various methods and techniques used.
- Systems analysis and design: This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to business processes and the transformation of information to meet organizational needs.
- E-commerce applications: This module explores the role of e-commerce in the modern world and identifies aims and objectives within a business, and the design issues arising from the definition of requirements.
- Human-computer interaction: This module will develop students’ understanding of the principles and models of human-computer interaction, evaluate existing HCI design and principles, and use this knowledge to plan their own prototype multimedia user interface.
- IT and society: This module examines the impact of technology on society and explores trends and changes created. It also examines management issues and potential conflicts in terms of security and data management.
- Information systems theory and practice: This module explores elements of project management essential to successful development and implementation of specific IT projects.
- Management information systems: This module focuses on understanding concepts of information systems and how they support business needs in terms of information processing and data processing.
- Innovative Technologies in Computing
- Computing Research Methods
- 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
These modules cover a range of topics including innovative technologies in computing, research methods, software development methodologies, project management, strategic management information systems, ethical and legal issues in IT, network design, web-based development, cybersecurity, and database design and development. Through these modules, learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of key concepts and skills needed in the IT industry.
The Qualifi level 4/5 IT and computing course consists of 6 written assignments for each level, with each assignment requiring approximately 2,000-3,000 words. Students can get support for the modules and assignments through the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The unit titles for the level 4 assignments 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 at https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-4-diploma-in-information-technology/
The unit titles for the level 5 assignments are:
- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET Programming
- System Administration
- Network Routing and Switching
- Web Design
More information about the level 5 units can be found at https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-information-technology/
During the course, students will enhance their skills in software development, systems analysis and design, and programming. Upon completion of the course, they can explore career opportunities in the public or private IT sector.
The fee for enrolling onto the level 4 and level 5 courses together is £5200. Alternatively students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for £3800 each.
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
To qualify for the Level 4 course, you must have completed secondary education and be at least 18 years old. Completion of the Level 4 or its equivalent is necessary before enrolling in the Level 5 course.