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Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (E-Learning)
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology (E-Learning)
12 months part time / 9 months full time Instructor-led Live & Mentor-led Blended Learning
Gain knowledge and skills in IT Foundation
What do I Get?
Attain knowledge and skills in IT Foundation
This qualification course focuses on all areas of IT, starting from the fundamentals of computer systems to develop a small scale to large multifunctional applications, which covers the relationship between hardware and software, design and development of information systems, website, mobile app, and API integration. This course enables them to acquire knowledge and skills to manage the projects using software development methodologies and testing methodologies to ensure the quality of web applications or mobile apps.
Mentor-Led Blended Learning Delivery
We deliver blended learning through a combination of self-paced e-learning, instructor-led flipped classes and personalised mentoring with industry practitioners to greatly increase your efficiency and effectiveness in acquiring knowledge and skills.
Career and Credential Outcomes
A-level equivalent qualification to learners who plan to join Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in IT. Receive a Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology that provides pathway towards internationally recognised degrees from across UK and Australia.
Audience and Certificates
Target Audience
- Individuals who want to acquire A-Level equivalent Vocational Qualification for progression to higher studies
Prerequisite
Minimum Age: 16
Academic qualification - Countrywise:
- Myanmar: Standard IX / Grade 10, Standard X / Grade 11 after passing Matriculation
- India: Standard X, ITI students
- Malaysia: Form 4 / Tenth Grade, Form 5 / Eleventh Grade
- China: Standard 10
- Singapore and Others: O Level ot ITE and its equivalent
English Proficiency: IELTS 4.0 or its equivalent or candidate who has been taught at secondary school with English as medium of instruction.
Graduation Requirements
- Minimum attendance of 75% for all Sessions in each of the units
- Should achieve minimum Pass Grade in all the 7 units of the program to get a certificate.
Certificate(s)
- Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology awarded by Pearson Education Limited, UK
Blended Learning Journey
E-Learning
114 hours
Projects / Assignments
300 hours
Flipped Class/Mentoring
156 hours
Assessment
3.5 hours
Modules
Unit 1: Information Technology Systems-Strategy, Mgmt. and Infrastructure
Unit 1: Information Technology Systems-Strategy, Management and Infrastructure >Learn the relationship between hardware and software >Describe the software and hardware requirements of an organization >Classify Internal and External threats and its mitigations >Illustrate the use of data and information of an organization >Describe the legal, social, and ethical policies and procedures that should be used in an organization >Summarize the software and hardware requirements of an organization Identify Internal and External threats and its mitigations >Evaluate the impact of internal and External threats >Evaluate the impact of IT infrastructure, data and information of an organization and its stakeholders >Analyse the policies and procedures which guarantee the legal, social and ethical functioning of an organization.
Session Plan
Learning Outcome
Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information
Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information >Explain the types of relational database management systems and models. >Define the data definition, manipulation, and administration statements. >Describe the techniques of normalization. >State the data import and export process >Develop a database design documentation based on the client requirement. >Develop a database solution. >Evaluate the database design. >Improve the developed solution by evaluating the test results. >Execute data import from an external resource and export to external source.
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Learning Outcome
Unit 4: Programming
Unit 4: Programming >Explain computational thinking >Describe the problem-solving techniques >Explain the features and characteristics of programming languages >Describe the software development lifecycles >Understand the software solution design Identify solutions by applying computational thinking skills >Apply the principles of programming logics >Evaluate the design and development techniques >Develop a software solution to meet the client requirements >Ensure the quality of the solution by adopting suitable test methods
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Learning Outcome
Unit 6: Website Development
Unit 6: Website Development >Describe the concepts and principles of Website Production >Classify server-side and client-side factors, which affect the performance of a website >Describe search engine optimization techniques >List the functional and technical requirements of the website >Define the tools and techniques required to produce the website >Develop Information Architecture, Wireframe, storyboard, prototypes, and site maps Develop a website to meet the client requirements >Adopt Search Engine Optimization techniques >Conduct the cross-browser testing and usability testing >Optimise the website by obtaining and evaluating the user feedback
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Learning Outcome
Unit 7: Mobile Apps Development
Unit 7: Mobile Apps Development >List the different types of mobile apps with its characteristics >Understand the context of mobile apps >Describe the operating systems, device functions, user interface, and device permissions >List the required device capabilities to fulfill the user requirements >Describe the techniques to write mobile apps >Analyse the requirements of an app regarding the device capabilities and user requirements >Investigate the mobile apps and devices >Prepare the content for mobile apps by considering the device capabilities and security >Develop mobile apps to meet the user requirements >Refine mobile apps by conducting appropriate testing methodologies
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Learning Outcome
Unit 9: IT Project Management
Unit 9: IT Project Management >Explain the common software development methodologies and its characteristics >Describe the characteristics of common software testing methodologies such as application testing, automation testing, and regression testing >Summarize the test results for analysis >Report the test results to users with its categorisation >Apply the suitable software development methodology to manage the project >Carry out the project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closure. >Develop project plan and test plan Prepare test scripts for application testing, automation testing, and regression testing >Analyse the test results >Present the test results to the relevant stakeholders
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Learning Outcome
Unit 14: Customizing and integrating
Unit 14: Customizing and integrating application >Describe the difference between customizing and integrating applications. >Explain the technologies and approaches available to customize or integrate. >Describe the techniques available to communicate with the users. >Describe various functional testing methodologies and their uses. >Evaluate the technologies and approaches available for application integration >Choose the approach of customization and integration based on the user requirements >Develop the solution to meet the organization needs by customization or integration >Ensure the quality of the solution by undertaking functional testing Improve the quality of the solution based on the feedback
Session Plan
Learning Outcome
Knowledge
By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Understand the structure and aims of business organisations
- Understand the impact of e-Commerce
- Be able to design e-Commerce solutions
Skills
By the end of this BTEC unit, the learner will be assessed on the following:
- Assess an organisation’s core business functions
- Evaluate an organisation’s business aims and show how they relate to stakeholders
- Analyse the impact, including the risks, of introducing an e-Commerce system to an organisation
- Discuss the global impact of e-Commerce on society
- Investigate market potential for an e-Commerce opportunity
- Evaluate current e-Commerce systems in use by organisations
- Discuss the financial implications of an e-Commerce solution
- Design an e-Commerce solution
- Evaluate the suitability of an e-Commerce solution
