IT and Programming

Course Title : Certificate in IT and Programming
Awarding Body : ACP (Association of Computer Professionals)
Duration & hours : 1 year & 18 hrs a week at least
Sessions : Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct
Fees : £2100 ( contact us for special offers )

Entry Requirements

In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the Certificate in ACP,

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration
• Student must have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent to qualify for this course.

Course Overview

Unless a student has prior computing qualifications and/or experience, they will enter at the level of the 'Certificate in Information Technology & Programming'. At this level, emphasis is placed on the introduction, installation, operation and application of computers. Practical applications include databases, desk-top publishing, graphics, multimedia, networking, electronic communication, spreadsheets and web pages. Students will attend a course of at least 300 hours' duration, devoting a further 60 hours to project work.

Modules

The Certificate in ACP has three written modules and one programming project.

• Information Technology and Fundamentals
• Computer Application and Operations
• Applied Programming
• Programming Project

Assessment : Written examination & Project/coursework