Diploma in IT


This is the Diploma level of Higher Education Qualifications from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT 

This level is the academic equivalent to Year 2 of a UK university honours degree
and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 5.

By beginning the Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT level modules (or exemption) and focuses on the following:

  • Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice (Core Module)
  • Computer Networks
  • Database Systems
  • IT Project Management
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Systems Analysis (Last ever exam October 2010)
  • Principles of Internet Technologies (April only)
    (this module has replaced The Internet & World Wide Web and is not available for online registration)
  • IT Service Management April only
  • Software Engineering 1 (April only)
  • Systems Design (April only - Last ever exam April 2010)
  • Principles of User Interface Design (April only)

BCS recommends a minimum of 225 hours study per module. The course culminates in a 2 hour written exam focusing on the one core module and each of the three optional modules of your choice.

Completion of the Diploma Examinations level means you are eligible to apply for BCS Professional Membership if you have 3 years' experience as an IT professional.

Professional Project

In order to finish the Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a project. Recommended minimum study time of 200 hours.

Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected degree courses with the UK universities and means you are eligible to apply for BCS Membership (MBCS) if you have 2 years' experience as an IT professional.


Study Online with ASKPC

ASKPC is proudly introducing BCS Professional Examinations for the first time in Egypt and in the Middle East via eLearning. You will learn from leading provider of recognized IT qualifications. You can learn anytime, anywhere with ASKPC Virtual Academy. Click here to learn more about ASKPC.

How eLearning works?

To learn more about what you will get and how to study online, watch our interactive demo.
In addition to the eLearning courses, you will get:

- BCS Student Membership which is required to register for the exams at the BC
- Student CD with guides, past exams, and much more
- International Textbooks recommended by BCS (Additional fees)
- IEEE CEUs Certificate (upon successfully completing assessment requirements)
- ASKPC Attendance Certificate (upon successfully completing assessment requirements)

Prerequisites
The candidate should have the basic fundamental computer and programming knowledge. Relevant commercial experience will be a plus.

Examinations Venue

BCS Professional Examinations will be held twice a year, in April and in October at the local British Council in your country. Click here!

More information

To learn more about the BCS Examinations, click here to download your prospectus!



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