The rationale for the qualification is that it provides a career path for learners who wish to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in a variety of roles n the IT industry, notably in .NET programming, system administration and network security. Learners will also learn about entrepreneurship in a techno environment. The qualification is flexible in that it offers elective choices of networking, web design or e-commerce – the latter being much in demand in modern business.
The technical skills and knowledge delivered through the successful achievement of the qualification are required and recognised internationally. The diploma is accredited at Level 5 and has a total equivalence of 120 credits.
Core Units (80 credits)
- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET Programming
- System Administration
- Network Routing and Switching
- Network Design and Administration
- Content Management Systems
- Web Design
- Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
- Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce
For entry onto the Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology qualification, learners must possess:
- Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 diploma in Information Technology or anyother equivalent recognised qualification
- Industry experience for at least three years
Equivalences
Qualifi qualifications at Level 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to programmes at the level of Bachelor’s Degrees.
Delivery:
The qualification is delivered via Instructor-Led live presentations and tutorials to guide your online distance learning.
Assessment and verification All units within this qualification are internally assessed by assessors and verifiers at the Caribbean Polytechnic Institute and externally verified by Qualifi. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.
Target Group
Individuals working or aspiring to work in Information Technology Careers
Progression
The Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology qualification has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. Successful completion of this qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology or completion of a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology.
Careers
- IT Consultant
- Software Engineer
- Web Developer
- IT Technician
- Cloud Architect
- Systems Analyst
- Network Engineer
Intakes: Jan 15, 2025/Oct 1, 2025
Duration: 9 Months
Tuition: $220,000 (Does not include assessment fee)
Registration fee: J$2,500.00
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Intakes:
Jan 15, 2025/Oct 1, 2025
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- Easy Payment Options
- 100% Online, Instructor-Led
- Duration: Flexible/Fast Track
- 120 Credits
- No Exams
- Recognition of Prior Learning