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The distance learning Information Technology course is the perfect home study course to ensure that you succeed in this exciting field. Our uniquely flexible Information Technology home learning course has no time limits. You can start your home learning course whenever you like and there are no deadlines to meet, so you can adapt your distance education course to meet your needs, all from the comfort of your own home.

Once you have registered on the distance education Information Technology course you will be assigned a personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. Your dedicated personal tutor is always on hand to answer any query you may have, no matter how big or small, and you will also have access to a dedicated course advisor who offers guidance and advice.

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Information Technology Course

A Distance Learning Course of 25 Lessons
Course Description

 

This course is designed for students wishing to work towards the Diploma in IT or for a variety of vocational IT exams. It will also suit anyone interested in extending their knowledge of computers and their use in society.
Course Syllabus

Module One: Information Systems

Unit One: What is Information Technology?

Unit Two: The Flow of Data

Unit Three: System Flowcharts

Module Two: Data Collection and Validation

Unit Four: Data Collection

Unit Five: Input Peripherals

Unit Six: Data Validation

Module Three: Data Storage and Security

Unit Seven: Data Storage

Unit Eight: Data Security

Module Four: Data Processing and Output

Unit Nine: Data Processing

Unit Ten: Presenting Information

Module Five: The Operating Environment

Unit Eleven: Introduction to Software

Unit Twelve: Operating Systems

Unit Thirteen: Communication

Unit Fourteen: The System Life Cycle

Module Six: Applications Software

Unit Fifteen: Word Processing

Unit Sixteen: Graphics Packages

Unit Seventeen: Desk-top Publishing

Unit Eighteen: Spreadsheets

Unit Nineteen: Databases

Unit Twenty: Modelling

Module Seven: Information Systems in Society

Unit 21: Information Technology in Society

Unit 22: Communications in Society

Unit 23: The Data Protection Act

Unit 24: Computers and Crime

Module Eight: Project Work

Unit 25: Your Project

Qualifications

Qualification 1: Information Technology Diploma

Information Technology Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

  • 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
  • 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

Elearn

When you study through ElearnUK you can quickly access your course material online and submit all of your question papers to your tutor online, using your unique student account. You have access to all of your course material immediately, and when you submit question papers, your tutor sends you an email containing your results and feedback.

Fees
Cash Price Deposit Installments No of Payments
£285.00 £60.00 £25.00 9
The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course. (APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Optional Affordable Study Plans
Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 200 hrs.

Additional Information

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
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