Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT

This Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT course is ideal for individuals who have completed high school education (GCSEs or equivalent) and are considering working towards university. During the course, you will explore the purpose of computer systems, web architecture and components, the implications of mobile communications technology, and much more. What next? Upon successful completion of this course, you will able to use it towards your university application. We recommend that you check with your chosen University that they accept this qualification as part of their entry requirements. If after, you’re looking to enhance your IT knowledge even further, take a look at the other IT and computer courses we offer. Here are some of the job titles in IT:

• IT support technician
• Network engineer
• Database administrator
• Software developer
• Web developer
• Cyber security analyst
• Cloud engineer
• Business analyst
• Project manager
• IT consultant

Course Content

Unit 1 – Computer systems

• Purpose of computer systems.
• Purpose of computer system components.
• Configure computer systems.

Unit 2 – Coding and website development

• Purpose and types of coding.
• Web architecture and components.
• Create interactive websites.

Unit 3 – Networks

• Networking principles.
• How network hardware and software components are connected.
• The usage and security concerns related to networking.

Unit 4 – Mobile communications

• Uses and features of mobile communication devices.
• The communication technologies used in mobile devices.
• The implications of mobile communications technology.

Unit 5 – Cyber security

• Cyber security.
• Core terminology and key aspects of cyber security.
• Cyber threat intelligence.

Unit 6 – Social media for business

• The importance of using social media in a business environment.
• The need for social media content planning and publishing in a business environment.
• Develop a policy and a plan to use social media in a business environment.