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This course offered by Online Business School is perfect for those who are passionate about computers and want to pursue a career in IT and networking. The course comprises a level 4 diploma in information technology and a level 5 diploma in IT and networking, with a total of 10 modules and 12 written assignments worth 240 credits. Upon completion of the course, students will have developed the skills necessary to progress to a full undergraduate degree and pursue a career as a network and infrastructure professional in the IT sector. Students will also have access to various support services such as tutor support, webinars, social learning forums, and additional materials to assist them in completing their diploma course. The level 4 modules and assignments of the course are equivalent to the first year of a university degree, while the level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree.

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Course Details

  • Computer Systems and Software: This module will help students understand the integration of hardware and software components.
  • Computer Programming: Students will learn to design, implement and test programs using various tools and techniques, following the system life cycle.
  • Relational Database Systems: This unit aims to develop students’ knowledge of database systems and data analysis and modelling.
  • Software Engineering: Students will gain an understanding of the importance of software engineering and the different methods and techniques used.
  • Systems Analysis and Design: This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to organization needs with respect to business processes and information transformation.
  • E-commerce Applications: This module explores the role of e-commerce in the modern world, and how to identify aims and objectives within a business while addressing the design issues arising from the definition of requirements.
  • Human Computer Interaction: Students will learn about principles and models of human-computer interaction and evaluate existing HCI designs and principles 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 will examine management issues and potential conflicts in terms of security and data management.
  • Information Systems Theory and Practice: This module explores elements of project management key 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.

Technopreneurship

  • This module aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to establish a new techno business. It includes understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs, planning, marketing, and finance.

Network Security

  • This module aims to provide learners with knowledge of network security issues in a networked environment and the process of preventing and detecting common security incidents.

C#.NET Programming

  • This module aims to provide learners with the basic concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. This will enable learners to understand how to create dynamic web pages using server-side programming techniques.

System Administration

  • This module aims to provide the knowledge needed to administer a system in Linux and Windows. Topics covered include user and group management; file system management; task automation; shell scripting; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers; mail servers; domain name servers; files and printers sharing; basic utilities and tools; application management; registry; local and group policies; backup policies; restore policies, and performance tuning.

Network Routing and Switching

  • This module aims to deliver the knowledge needed to carry out switching and the knowledge and skills needed to carry out routing – how to set up and configure a router and switches to interconnect a multi-area network. The unit covers computer networks routing and switching including Router Information Protocol (RIP); Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

Network Design and Administration

  • This module aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to enable learners to design a network, i.e., how to scale and connect different networks to form an effective inter-connecting network. It covers hierarchical network design; gathering network requirements; identifying network performance issues.

The IT and networking course at Qualifi level 4/5 consists of 6 written assignments at each level, each being approximately 2,000-3,000 words. The ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform provides support for both the modules and assignments.

The unit titles for 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

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

  • The unit titles for level 5 assignments are:
  • Technopreneurship
  • Network security
  • C#.NET programming
  • System administration
  • Network routing and switching

Network design and administration

As students undertake this course, they will enhance their skills in programming, systems analysis and design, and software development. After successfully completing the course, they can seek IT job opportunities in either the public or private 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 be eligible for the level 4 course, you must have completed a full secondary education and be at least 18 years old. After completing the level 4 or its equivalent, you may enroll in the level 5 course.

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