Computing and IT Level 4 and 5

You’ll begin your course by developing your understanding if how hardware and software integrate together.

You’ll become familiar with the various tools and techniques used in the designing, implementation, and testing of individual programs. You’ll also learn how these follow the system life cycle.

Take your understanding of database systems further and learn how to conduct data analysis and modelling.

Gain an understanding of the need for software engineering and the methods and techniques used in this key practice.

This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to the needs of the organisation’s processes and how information is conveyed.

Learn the importance of e-commerce in today’s business world and identify aims and objectives associated with the implementation of this technology business-wide. You’ll also understand how these are developed from defining requirements.

Understand and develop your knowledge of the principles and models of human-computer interaction. You’ll learn how to evaluate existing HCI design and its principles. From here, you’ll plan your own prototype multimedia user interface.

Examine the impact of technology on society and the trends that this creates. You’ll examine management issues and conflicts that may arise, factoring in principles of security and data management.

In this final Level 4 module, you’ll understand the concepts if information systems and how they support business requirements in terms of processing information and data.

In this first Level 5 module, you’ll look at the innovative trends and disruptive advancements in technology. You’ll also examine the future generation of skills and knowledge required for success in the IT sector.

Explore the knowledge and skills needed to conduct research and the differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches, including literature and research proposals.

Here, you’ll explore the role of systems engineering in the development of software. You’ll also begin to learn more about the numerous modelling approaches in development.

Find out about the various tools and techniques involved in managing a computer project from start to complete implementation.

Develop your understanding of management information systems (MIS) used within an organisation and how these influence the wider objectives and strategic focus the business has.

Explore current issues within the IT sector and the effects these have on security, confidentiality, privacy and the law.

Understand the principles of network design and how network systems are implemented across multiple sectors.

Here, you’ll explore the concepts of virtualisation and the potential impact of designing, deploying, and managing new developments.

Understand the importance and the significance of digital security within business operations and develop the skills needed to recommend improvements to security policies.

Extend your understanding of database design and development by researching the various systems available and how the design will need to meet the requirements of implementing complex data.