Level 4 Diploma in Computing
The Level 4 Diploma in Computing offered by OXQUAL develops advanced competence in software engineering, databases, systems analysis, networking, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, web development and IT project management.
About this qualification
The Level 4 Diploma in Computing offered by OXQUAL develops advanced competence in software engineering, databases, systems analysis, networking, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, web development and IT project management.
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:
- Advanced Computing Principles
- Computer Architecture Awareness
- Software Engineering
- Advanced Programming
- Object-Oriented Development
- Application Design
- Relational Databases
- Advanced SQL
- Stored Procedures Awareness
- Database Optimisation
- Systems Analysis
- Requirements Engineering
- UML Modelling
- Network Infrastructure
- LAN and WAN Design
- Cloud Computing
- Virtualisation
- Cybersecurity
- Ethical-Hacking Awareness
- Encryption
- Web Development
- Frontend Framework Awareness
- Backend Development Awareness
- Agile
- Scrum
- DevOps Awareness
- IT Project Management
- Computing Project
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Learners progressing from Level 3 Computing
- Junior Developers
- IT Support and Systems Personnel
- Students preparing for advanced computing study
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop advanced computing competence.
- Strengthen software-engineering skills.
- Improve systems-analysis and database knowledge.
- Develop networking and cloud competence.
- Strengthen cybersecurity awareness.
- Improve IT project-delivery skills.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, computing project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied IT tasks, project submission and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 90 theory questions plus 1 project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 8–10 weeks (150–180 hours total).
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