Computer Architecture / Systems

Course summary

Information Technology BTEC is a practical course for students who wish to develop their expertise with IT and its uses. The Extended Certificate is a two-year course equivalent to one A Level. An IT BTEC is a widely accepted pathway to university, as well as teaching you the expertise and skills for IT-related roles. It develops your abilities to learn independently, research actively and methodically, plan and manage time, organize files, and be an active member of a working group. All these skills are valued by universities as well as by employers. This course focuses on four areas: You will learn about relational database management systems, normalization, and SQL (Structured Query Language – the standard language for relational database management systems). You will get to grips with how databases can be used to solve a range of problems and how those solutions are tested. You will create a database from a client’s brief and learn how to analyze test results and problems to optimize the performance of a database. Social Media in Business. Learn about social media sites and their uses, how they are planned and designed, how they gather and analyze data, and the issues and risks associated with them. Data Modelling. Learn how data modeling can be used to solve problems. Find out how using data modeling provides the computational ability to compare consequences and determine a preferred course of action. Develop the skills and techniques necessary to create complex spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel to produce accurate information that informs decision-making. This is achieved through a practical project to design and implement a data model to meet client requirements. IT terminology and understanding of learning about digital devices, the impact of IT, transmitting data, emerging technologies, and protecting data and information.