Networking 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.

Explore elements of project management and how these are applied in the successful implementation of specific IT projects.

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.

This first module introduces you to the characteristics of entrepreneurs and the skills they need to establish a new technology business. You’ll also cover topics such as planning, marketing, and finance.

This module enables you to build your knowledge of network security issues and the processes involved in the detection and prevention of common security incidents

You’ll be introduced to the concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. From here, you’ll be confident in creating dynamic web pages in using various programming techniques.

You’ll gain the knowledge you need for system administration, covering aspects including Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers, backup policies, application management, and other utilities and tools available to programmers.

In this module, you’ll understand what is involved in carrying out network switching and routing. You’ll also cover elements such as Router Information Protocol (RIP); Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

This final Level 5 module is designed to provide you with the knowledge required to design a network. You’ll advance your understanding of hierarchical network design; gathering network requirements; identifying network performance issues, as well as other aspects.