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Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology (IT)

The Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology (IT) offered by OXQUAL develops advanced practical knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, programming, databases, service management, web development and IT project delivery.

Professional learning
Practical learning
Practical learning Build knowledge and skills for professional progression.
Overview

About this qualification

The Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology (IT) offered by OXQUAL develops advanced practical knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, programming, databases, service management, web development and IT project delivery.

Professional development
Professional development Build practical knowledge for real-world opportunities

Career-focused

Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.

Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Information Systems
  2. Data Management
  3. Database Fundamentals
  4. IT Infrastructure
  5. Network Design
  6. Network Protocols
  7. Cloud Infrastructure
  8. Network Troubleshooting
  9. Cybersecurity Principles
  10. Encryption Awareness
  11. Firewall Awareness
  12. IT Project Management
  13. Agile Methodologies
  14. Waterfall Methodology
  15. IT Service Management
  16. Incident Management
  17. Software Development Lifecycle
  18. Programming Fundamentals
  19. Object-Oriented Programming
  20. Application Development
  21. API Awareness
  22. Web Development
  23. HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  24. Workplace Productivity Tools
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • IT Support Specialists
  • IT Technicians
  • Business Professionals developing IT skills
  • Learners progressing from foundational IT study
  • Managers responsible for IT operations
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop advanced IT systems knowledge.
  • Strengthen networking and cybersecurity skills.
  • Improve programming and application-development competence.
  • Develop IT project-management capability.
  • Improve service-management knowledge.
  • Strengthen digital workplace productivity.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, case study and project.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, short answers, applied case study and IT development project.
  • Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 case study and 1 project.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 3 hours for the written assessment plus 4 weeks for project submission.
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