Computing and IT Advanced Technician

Course summary

Year one: Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Information Technology Year two: Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology This is a one-year Foundation Diploma, which is a stand-alone qualification. Upon successful completion, you can progress on to the second year which is the Extended Diploma in Computing. The course aims to develop your knowledge and practical skills ready for a specialist career in IT or progression to university, with the opportunity to take industry standard qualifications. Year 1 - National Foundation Diploma in IT ◦ Using Social Media in Business ◦ Creating Systems to Manage Information ◦ Programming ◦ Information Technology Systems ◦ Website Development ◦ Computer Games Development Year 2 - Extended Diploma in IT ◦ IT Project Management ◦ IT Service Delivery ◦ Cyber Security and Incident Management ◦ Business Process Modelling Tools ◦ Three other optional pathways to choose from: The Internet of Things, Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools, Software Testing, Big Data and Business Analytics, IT Technical Support and Management, Enterprise in IT.