Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT
About this Course
Course Overview
What will you achieve?
The content of these qualifications has been designed to support progression to particular roles in information systems, either directly into entry-level roles linked to these occupational areas or, more likely, via particular higher-education routes in these particular areas. The qualification content has been designed in consultation with employers, professional bodies and higher-education providers to ensure that the content is appropriate for the progression routes identified.
Career opportunities
They also support learners who want to develop knowledge and skills needed for vocational apprenticeship roles and allow for progression to job opportunities at trainee/entry levels. Jobs available in these areas include:
- Software Developer
- Web/Content Developer
- Mobile App Designer
- Games Designer
- Programmer
- IT/Business Analysis Support.
Entry requirements
- 16+ years minimum
- Passing of Grade 10
- 5 O- Levels subjects or equivalent with good grades
- 5 GCSE subjects or good grades
- Relevant Level 2 Qualification
- Other equivalent qualifications at Year 11
- Relevant work experience (2 years minimum)
- Pass Subject Proficiency Test
- Pass English Proficiency Test
Course outline
Key Points
- IT infrastructure set-up
- Brand a business using social media platforms
- Design and develop games, software and websites.
- Simulate IoT solutions with Raspberry PI
- Manage IT projects etc.
Units
- Information Technology Systems- SMI
- Creating Systems to Manage Information
- Using Social Media in Business
- Programming
- Data Modelling
- Website Development
- Computer Games Development
- IT Project Management
- Cyber Security and Incident Management
- IT Technical Support and Management
- Cloud storage and Collaboration Tools
- Digital 2D and 3D Graphics
- Digital Animation and Effects
- Internet of Things
| Mandatory fees | VISA not required – AED | Out Country – AED | In Country – AED | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | 525 | 525 | 525 | Non refundable |
| Pearson Reg fee | 2,625 | 2,625 | 2,625 | per year including VAT |
| VISA fee | 0 | 2,625 | 4,200 | per year including VAT |
| Medical Insurance fee | 0 | 2,100 | 2,100 | per year including VAT |
| Security Deposit | 0 | 1,500 | 1,500 | per year excluding VAT |
| Net Tuition fee | 36,750 | 36,750 | 36,750 | per year including VAT |
| Total fees | 39,900 | 46,125 | 47,700 | per year including VAT |
Progressions
These qualifications are recognized by higher-education institutions as fully meeting admission requirements to many relevant courses in a variety of areas of the IT sector, for example:
- HNC in Interactive Media
- FdSC in Business Computing
- HND in Engineering
- BSc (Hons) in Information Management for Business
- BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance
- BSc (Hons) in Information Management for Business.
NB: learners should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes with the relevant higher education provider.
Admission process for all programs:
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