Diploma in Information Technology

The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles n the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.

1. To understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments
2. To understand and apply the principles in a specific environment
3. To improve the employability of learners by allowing them to explore the relationship
   between management theories and their practical application in the IT world
4. Analyse problem solving techniques specific to business and industry
5. Select, collate, review and analyse information form a wide range of sources
6. Effectively use verbal and communication skills
7. Work independently and as part of a team
8. Manage one’s own personal development and growth

The QUALIFI Level 5 Diplomas in IT consist of 120 credits which equates to 1200 hours of TQT.

Core Units

• Technopreneurship
• Network Security
• C#.NET Programming
• System Administration

Elective Units

• Network Routing and Switching
• Network Design and Administration
• Content Management Systems
• Web Design
• Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
• Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce