Program Overview
IT and Networking
Overview
The IT and Networking course offered by Online Business School is designed to equip students with the skills needed to succeed in the IT industry. The course is completed online and can be started at any time, with a flexible study pace and no deadlines or timeframes.
How it works
Students on this course can complete a Level 4 (120 credits), Level 5 (120 credits), or a combined Level 4 & 5 (240 credits) Qualifi diploma. The course consists of online modules and written assignments, with 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars available.
Course modules
Level 4 Module Listing
- Computer systems and software
- Computer programming
- Relational database systems
- Software engineering
- Systems analysis and design
- E-commerce applications
- Human computer interaction
- IT and society
- Information systems theory and practice
- Management information systems
Level 5 Module Listing
- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET programming
- System administration
- Network routing and switching
- Network Design and Administration
Entry requirements
To enrol on the Level 4 IT and Computing course, students must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education. For the Level 5 IT & Networking course, students must have completed the Level 4 Qualifi diploma in IT and Computing.
Cost & payments
- Level 4: £2,900 (enrol with a £20 deposit and then £120 a month for 24 months, interest-free)
- Level 5: £2,900 (enrol with a £20 deposit and then £120 a month for 24 months, interest-free)
- Level 4 & 5: £3,500 (enrol with a £20 deposit and then £145 a month for 24 months, interest-free)
Career progression
A Level 4/5 Diploma in IT and Networking from Online Business School opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the digital and technology sectors. Graduates can progress to roles such as Network Administrator, IT Support Technician, Systems Analyst, Data Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, and Cloud Support Associate.
University options
Once students have completed their online Level 4 & 5 IT and Networking course, they have the opportunity to complete a third-year top-up degree programme at a range of UK universities.
Sample Certificate
- Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology: Qualification Number: 603/4781/8
- Level 5 Diploma in IT and Networking: Qualification Number: 603/4792/2
Program Outline
Outline:
- Level 4 Modules:
- Computer systems and software
- Computer programming
- Relational database systems
- Software engineering
- Systems analysis and design
- E-commerce applications
- Human-computer interaction
- IT and society
- Information systems theory and practice
- Management information systems
- Level 5 Modules:
- Technopreneurship
- Network security
- C#.NET programming
- System administration
- Network routing and switching
- Network design and administration
Assessment:
- 6 written assignments at each level (approximately 2,000-3,000 words each)
Teaching:
- Flexible, online learning platform
- 1-2-1 Zoom sessions with personal tutor
- Dedicated student support
- Access to an online social learning forum
- Assignment marking and feedback
Careers:
- Programming
- Systems analysis and design
- Software development
- IT careers in the public or private sector
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- The fee for enrolling onto the level 4 and level 5 courses together is £2800.
- Alternatively students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for £2100 each.
- Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
- Interest free monthly instalments
- Paypal
- Western Union
- ELCAS funding
- University top-up
- If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are as follows.
- Middlesex University
- BSc Information Systems (Top-up)– £6,000
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up) – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 (UK)/ £14,700 (INT/EU)
- University of Derby
- BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology– £5,250
- Southampton Solent University
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business, fee £9,250
- University of Huddersfield
- BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top-up)– ON CAMPUS– £9,250
- NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.
