








Whether you want to gain confidence using and managing IT, grasp new opportunities or develop software solutions, there’s a study route for you. Technology dominates the way we live, work, socialise and play – and computing and IT skills are increasingly essential in todays workplace. This diploma gives you an excellent foundation for a wide variety of IT-related careers.
**Key features of the course**
- A flexible diploma with a choice of routes
- Focus on communications and networking, computer science, software development or web development
Whether you want to gain confidence using and managing IT, grasp new opportunities or develop software solutions, there’s a study route for you. Technology dominates the way we live, work, socialise and play – and computing and IT skills are increasingly essential in todays workplace. This diploma gives you an excellent foundation for a wide variety of IT-related careers.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- A flexible diploma with a choice of routes<br/><br/><br/>- Focus on communications and networking, computer science, software development or web development<br/><br/><br/>- Enhances your employability<br/><br/><br/>- Builds a solid foundation for further study<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
null
Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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