The level 4 & 5 diploma in

IT and E-commerce

120 Credits / per level

  • Progress onto university final year
  • This course includes student membership to BCS,
    The Chartered Institute For IT
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About the course

With the number of people shopping online on the rise, and the number of online stores ever increasing, it’s becoming more and more important for retailers and eCommerce stores to know how to optimise and promote their websites to increase site visitors and revenues.

The level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a university degree and the level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a university degree.

The online level 4 diploma in information technology and the level 5 diploma in IT and eCommerce are a 240-credit qualification, it includes 10 modules and 6 written assignments at level 4 and 6 modules and 6 written assignments at level 5. The course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to top Up to a full undergraduate degree and go on to become an IT professional. While completing the course, students will have access to a variety of support services, including tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to help in the completion of their diploma course.

Awarding Body

Qualifications

Qualification Numbers: 

Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology - 603/4781/8

Qualification Numbers 2: 

Level 5 Diploma in IT - E-commerce- 603/4794/6

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
  • Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce
  • Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce

Assignment listing

The Qualifi level 4/5 IT and E-commerce course is made up of 6 written assignments at each level. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:
  • Information technology and IT ethics
  • Mathematics and statistics for IT
  • PC maintenance and operating systems
  • Computer graphics editing and database concepts
  • Logical IT networking
  • Web design
More information about the level 4 units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-4-diploma-in-information-technology/

The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:
  • Technopreneurship
  • Network security
  • C#.NET programming
  • System administration
  • Business to business (B2B) E-commerce
  • Business to consumer (B2C) E-commerce
More information about the level 5 units can be found here https://qualifi.net/qualifi-level-5-diploma-in-it-e-commerce/

Course Details

Am I eligible for this programme?

  • To enrol onto the level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education.
  • Before enrolling onto the level 5 course, you must have attained a level 4 or equivalent.

What is included in the cost of my course?

  • All course material, including online modules and written assignments
  • Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
  • Dedicated student support
  • Access to an online social learning forum
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • FREE TOTUM student discount card
  • FREE student membership to the Institute of Hospitality
  • FREE access to Our Hubs

University top-up

If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the examples of University Progression are listed below:
  • University of Gloucestershire - BSc (Hons) Computing 
  • University of Derby - BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology
  • Southampton Solent University - BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business
  • University of Huddersfield - BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top-up)
  • Middlesex University
    • BSc Information Systems (Top-up)
    • BSc (Hons) Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up) 

Career path

Whilst studying this course students will develop their skills in programming, systems analysis and design, software development. Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue a career in IT within the public or private sector.

Course Fees Payment Options

Full payment of all applicable fees is required to confirm registration with Online Alathena College.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods: 

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