OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology (120 Credit)

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Credits Awarding body Course Code Delivery mode
120 OTHM, UK – an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator – OfQual. 603/3789/8 Online

Overview

The Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology is an advanced program designed for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the field of IT. This diploma course covers a wide range of topics, including software development, database management, network administration, cybersecurity, and project management. Students will delve into advanced concepts and practical applications of IT, gaining a deep understanding of current technologies and industry best practices. The course combines theoretical learning with hands-on projects, enabling students to develop their technical expertise and problem-solving abilities. Upon completion, graduates will be equipped to pursue challenging roles in IT management, software development, systems analysis, network administration, or cybersecurity.

Entry requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology qualification, learners must possess:

  • Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification
  • Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
  • English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page in this website

Units covered

Mandatory Units

  • Advanced Computer Networks (20 credits)
  • Advanced Data Analytics (20 credits)
  • Advanced Database Management Systems (20 credits)
  • Management Information Systems (20 credits)
  • Computers, Society and Law (20 credits)
  • Computing Projects (20 credits)

Payment plans

1. Option 1: (£925.00 +1.5% transaction fee) and get a 5% discount on the total fee when you pay in full.

2. Option 2: (£462.5+1.5% transaction fee) upon enrolment and pay the rest on the next month.

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Course Content

Unit 1 – Advanced Computer Networks
This unit supports learners to develop a critical understanding of relevant and modern concepts in networking technologies within the IT industry. This unit also introduces learners to the detection of threats and vulnerabilities in physical and IT security, and how to manage risks relating to organisational security.

  • Lecture 1
    00:00
  • Handbook
    00:00
  • Assignments

Unit 2 – Advanced Data Analytics
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills for advanced data analytics. This unit introduces learners to applied analytical models used in business to discover, interpret and communicate meaningful patterns of data held in silos or data warehouses, and to derive knowledge for competitive advantage. Learners are assumed to have some programming knowledge.

Unit 3 – Advanced Database Management Systems
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills of advanced database systems and how these systems are managed within a business or corporate environment. Learners will be able to make informed choices between vendor and open source platforms for database management systems, and design and develop a relational DBMS for a client using an open source platform.

Unit 4 – Management Information Systems
This aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge and skills in managing information systems for organisations. Learners will examine how systems can be used to support core business functions, to drive business improvement, and to enable organisations to be more productive and competitive within the global marketplace.

Unit 5 – Computers, Society and Law
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to deal with work related IT issues that apply beyond the immediate tasks of the Information Technology practitioner, ie ethical, legal and societal considerations. Formal legal requirements and responsibilities of the profession are included, as are the relevant professional codes of conduct.

Unit 6 – Computing Projects
This is a practical unit with two projects: 1. Creation of an e-commerce solution 2. Creation of a Mobile application. The aim of the first part of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of how and why businesses and organisations develop E-Commerce strategies and the elements and resources required to set up an E-Commerce site as an implementation of organisational strategies. The learner will develop the skills required to create such an e-commerce solution. The aim of the first part of this unit is to develop learners’ ability to identify and select relevant APIs to use within a mobile application of their own choice or from a given scenario, in addition to testing and documenting against the initial design requirement.

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