This course will give you the competitive edge you need to compete in the job market of a Digital Age. You will learn how to problem solve, be creative and work both independently and as part of a team investigating the impact software developers have on everyday life and pitching for new and emerging technologies that will help save our planet. The course is worth the same UCAS points as one A Level. Whatever career or degree path you choose to pursue you will need good ICT skills. In choosing to study for a Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in IT you will apply your practical skills and knowledge in preparation for further study, Higher Education or the workplace.
Unit 1: Fundamentals of IT
A sound understanding of IT technologies and practices is essential for IT professionals. Information learnt in this unit will provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of hardware, networks, software, the ethical use of computers and how business uses IT.
Unit 2: Global information
Knowledge gained in the study of this unit will also help prepare you for relevant industry qualifications such as VM Ware.
Unit 3: Cyber Security
By studying this unit you will be able to apply your knowledge and understanding of cyber security issues and solutions by reviewing and making recommendations for ways to best protect digital systems and information.
Unit 9: Product Development
Whether you are building a network, developing a website, developing a system for data analytics or creating an augmented or virtual reality resource, they are all products. It is therefore important that you understand the processes required for the development of products and that you can apply them to a variety of situations.
Unit 17: The Internet of Everything is expanding, appearing in all of the everyday devices found in homes, businesses and cities.
Using your knowledge you will carry out a feasibility study for a potential idea. You will pitch your idea to potential stakeholders and use their feedback to revise your proposal