Level 3 Diploma in Computer Science
The Level 3 Diploma in Computer Science offered by OXQUAL develops foundational and intermediate competence in computing systems, programming, algorithms, databases, networking, cybersecurity, software development and web technologies.
About this qualification
The Level 3 Diploma in Computer Science offered by OXQUAL develops foundational and intermediate competence in computing systems, programming, algorithms, databases, networking, cybersecurity, software development and web technologies.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Computer Science Fundamentals
- Computational Thinking
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Architecture
- Operating Systems
- Programming Fundamentals
- Variables and Data Types
- Control Structures
- Functions
- Algorithms
- Problem Solving
- Object-Oriented Programming Awareness
- Database Fundamentals
- Relational Databases
- SQL
- Data Normalisation
- Computer Networks
- Network Protocols
- IP Addressing Awareness
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Threat Prevention
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Agile Awareness
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript Awareness
- Web Applications
- Computer-Science Project Development
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Computer-Science Learners
- Junior IT Personnel
- Programming Learners
- Students preparing for higher computing study
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop strong computer-science foundations.
- Strengthen programming and problem-solving skills.
- Improve database knowledge.
- Develop networking and cybersecurity awareness.
- Strengthen software-development competence.
- Support progression into advanced computing study.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Format: Written examination, practical programming assessment and project evaluation.
- Total Questions: 60.
- Passing Score: 60%.
- Duration: 150 minutes.
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