If you have the desire to turn your passion for computers into a career, the IT and web-design diploma offered by Online Business School is definitely a course you should consider.
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.
Our online level 4/5 IT and web design course is a 240-credit course, it includes 10 modules and 6 written assignments at level 4 and 6 modules and written assignments at level 5. The course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to top up to a full undergraduate degree and go on to become an IT professional. While completing the course, students will have access to a variety of support services, including tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to help in the completion of their diploma course.
Programme Requirements
- Candidates are required to have successfully completed and passed level 4 programme
- University progression - On completion of level 5, students will have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a final year full degree programme from a range of UK universities.
This course is eligible for ELCAS funding.
Progress onto university final year
This course includes student membership to BCS, The Chartered Institute For IT
- Middlesex University
- University of Derby
- Southampton Solent University
- Qualification Numbers: Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology - 603/4781/8
- Qualification Numbers 2: Level 5 Diploma in IT - Web Design- 603/4793/4
The fee for enrolling onto the level 4 and level 5 courses together is $4940. Alternatively students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for $2470 each.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
All course material, including online modules and written assignments
Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
Dedicated student support
Access to an online social learning forum
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE TOTUM student discount card
FREE access to Our Hubs
*excluding ELCAS funded learners
If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are as follows.
Middlesex University
BSc (Hons) Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up) – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 (UK)/ £14,700 (INT/EU)
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology– £5,250
Southampton Solent University
BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business, fee £9,250
University of Huddersfield
BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top-up)– ON CAMPUS– £9,250
NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.
To enrol onto the level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enroling on to the level 5 course, you must complete the level 4 or equivalent.
Computer systems and software
This module will develop learners’ understanding of the integration of hardware and software components.
Computer programming
Learners will use different tools and techniques to design, implement and test programs, following 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 need for software engineering and the different methods and techniques.
Systems analysis and design
This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to organisation needs in respect of business processes and transformation of information.
E- commerce applications
This module explores the role of e-commerce in the modern world and in particular the identification of 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 principles and models of human computer interaction and evaluate existing HCI design and principles and use this to help them 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 unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to establish a new techno business. It includes understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs, planning, marketing and finance.
Network security
This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of network security issues in a networked environment and the process of preventing and detection common security incidents.
C#.NET Programming
This unit 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 unit 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.
Content Management Systems
This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to use content management systems (CMS) as a tool for the creation of digital content. Successful achievement of this unit will enable learners to understand CMS roles, content modelling, content aggregation, publication management and content migration.
Web Design
This unit aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge of client side programming and how to create a dynamic web pages using JavaScript (JS) programming language and Adobe Dreamweaver. The unit covers the creation of dynamic web pages that use form validation, validate user input, process user input at client side, dynamic navigation menu and a web client application.
The Qualifi level 4/5 IT and web-design 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.
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/
The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:
- Technopreneurship
- Network security
- C#.NET programming
- System administration
- Content management systems
- Web design
More information about the level 5 units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-it-web-design/
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.
