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OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology gives an overview of how the information technology sector can influence the scope of the learning environment in the present scenario. This course helps learners learn about the role of Information technology in business communication. The qualification helps the learner to understand the role of IT in productivity and profitability in high levels of business operations.

Key Benefits

The qualification will benefit learners to:

To understand the role of IT in productivity and profitability in high levels of business operations.

To attain the practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competencies assessed in academic terms as equivalent to Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme.

To learn the fundamentals of cyber security, protection methods and how to manage a cyber-security attack.

To attain a basic understanding of object-oriented programming languages and how to produce effective code.

To gain a perspective on software development and the basic principles of algorithms.

To create awareness of system analysis and design in an organisational context.

To provide learners with an understanding of current web and mobile application design technology and the practices and tools used.

To understand computer networking essentials and cloud technologies, their operating principles, protocols, standards, security considerations, and prototypes associated with this field.

To understand the interaction between communications, knowledge and information.

Completing the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology provides learners with the opportunity for various academic progressions, including the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology.

Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) approves and regulates the qualification.

Key Highlights

Do you want to avoid the recent technological know-how of Information Technology in Business Communication? Then, the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology is the ideal starting point for your career journey.

The program allows the learners to develop a broad base of knowledge and skills that will enable them to work in various roles in the IT industry.

Remember! The assessment for the qualification is done based on assignments only, and you do not need to worry about writing any exam.

With the School of Business and Technology London, you can complete the qualification at your own pace, choosing online or blended learning from the comfort of your home.

Learning and pathway materials and study guides developed by our OTHM-approved tutors, who would be available around the clock in our cutting-edge learning management system.

Most importantly, at the School of Business and Technology London, we will provide comprehensive tutor support through our dedicated support desk.

If you choose your course with blended learning, you will also enjoy live sessions with an assigned tutor, which you can book at your convenience.

Career Pathways

The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology can open many career pathways including, but not limited to:

Application Analyst with an estimated average salary of £36,015 per annum

Database Administrator, with an estimated average salary of £38,246 per annum

Games Developer with an estimated average salary of £28,905 per annum

Information Systems Manager, with an estimated average salary of £44,785 per annum

IT Consultant with an estimated average salary of £37,485 per annum

Systems Analyst, with an estimated average salary of £37,500 per annum

Web Designer with an estimated average salary of £29,235 per annum

About Awarding Body

OTHM is an established and recognised Awarding Organisation (Certification Body) launched in 2003. OTHM has already made a mark in the UK and global online education scenario by creating and maintaining a user-friendly and skill based learning environment. OTHM has both local and international recognition which aids OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes.

OTHM qualifications has assembled a reputation for maintaining significant skills in a wide range of job roles and industries which comprises Business Studies, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Health and Social Care, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

What is included?

Outstanding tutor support that gives you supportive guidance all through the course accomplishment through the SBTL Support Desk Portal.

Access our cutting-edge learning management platform to access vital learning resources and communicate with the support desk team.

Quality learning materials such as structured lecture notes, study guides, and practical applications, which include real-world examples and case studies, will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats: PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.

The tutors will provide Formative assessment feedback to improve the learners' achievements.

Assessment materials are accessible through our online learning platform.

Supervision for all modules

Multiplatform accessibility through an online learning platform. This facilitates SBTL in providing learners with course materials directly through smartphones, laptops, tablets or desktops, allowing students to study at their convenience.

Live Classes (for Blended Learning Students only).

Assessment

Time-constrained scenario-based assignments.

No examinations.

Entry Requirements

Learners must be 18 years old or older.

Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 Diploma or equivalent.

International students whose first language is not English must score 5.5 or above in the IELTS Examination or equivalent.

Progression

Learners completing the OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology will allow progress to:

OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology.

Why gain a OTHM Qualification?

Industry-focused programmes which meet global standards.

Programs reviewed by highly qualified experts in the relevant sector.

Career enhancement through advanced knowledge and skills that meet 21st-century employer needs.

Availability of globally approved centres for enrolling in the desired program.

Availability of flexible study options.

The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology consists of 6 mandatory units for a
combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided
Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification

Learners must request before enrolment to interchange unit(s) other than the preselected units shown in the SBTL website because we need to make sure the availability of learning materials for the requested unit(s). SBTL will reject an application if the learning materials for the requested interchange unit(s) are unavailable.

Learners are not allowed to make any request to interchange unit(s) once enrolment is complete.

UNIT1- Programming Foundations

Reference No : A/617/2265

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

Unit I entitles basic understanding of Object-oriented programming languages and how to produce effective code. Unit I also helps the non-programming technical staff to gain an idea about software development. The course is language neutral and teaches general concepts.

UNIT2- System Analysis and Design

Reference No : F/617/2266

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

Unit II focuses on developing learners' awareness of analysis and design in an organisational context. The unit also contains various techniques used within systems analysis and design and the methodologies used in the system development process.

UNIT3- Web and Multimedia Applications

Reference No : J/617/2267

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

The unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of current design technology and the practices and tools used. The learner will develop the ability to create new websites and will gain advance skills in web development.

UNIT4- Computer and Network Technology

Reference No : L/617/2268

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

The Unit enables the learners with knowledge of computer networking essentials, how they operate, protocols, standards, security considerations and the prototypes associated with a range of networking technologies. Learners will also explore a range of hardware and related software and will learn to configure and install these

UNIT5- Software Development

Reference No : R/617/2269

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

Unit V introduces the learners about the fundamental concepts of programming by focusing on software development process. It also briefs about the tools that assist in this process. Learners are given the choice to use a programming language of their choice.

UNIT6- Managing Business Information

Reference No : J/617/2270

Credit : 20 || TQT : 200

Unit covers the influence of IT system in keeping a company up to date with communication and knowledge. Learners will understand the interaction between communications, knowledge and information. It also briefs how IT systems can be used as a management tool for collecting, storing, disseminating and providing access to knowledge and information.

Delivery Methods

School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments.

We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish.

The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Sessions. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live sessions, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live sessions are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations.

Resources and Support

School of Business & Technology London is dedicated to offering excellent support on every step of your learning journey. School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal. Our support team liaises with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receives a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and streamline all the support processes efficiently.

Quality learning materials made by industry experts is a significant competitive edge of the School of Business & Technology London. Quality learning materials comprised of structured lecture notes, study guides, practical applications which includes real-world examples, and case studies that will enable you to apply your knowledge. Learning materials are provided in one of the three formats, such as PDF, PowerPoint, or Interactive Text Content on the learning portal.

How does the Online Learning work at SBTL? We at SBTL follow a unique approach which differentiates us from other institutions. Indeed, we have taken distance education to a new phase where the support level is incredibly high.Now a days, convenience, flexibility and user-friendliness outweigh demands. Today, the transition from traditional classroom-based learning to online platforms is a significant result of these specifications. In this context, a crucial role played by online learning by leveraging the opportunities for convenience and easier access. It benefits the people who want to enhance their career, life and education in parallel streams. SBTL's simplified online learning facilitates an individual to progress towards the accomplishment of higher career growth without stress and dilemmas. How will you study online? With the School of Business & Technology London, you can study wherever you are. You finish your program with the utmost flexibility. You will be provided with comprehensive tutor support online through SBTL Support Desk portal. How will I get tutor support online? School of Business & Technology London occupies a centralised tutor support desk portal, through which our support team liaise with both tutors and learners to provide guidance, assessment feedback, and any other study support adequately and promptly. Once a learner raises a support request through the support desk portal (Be it for guidance, assessment feedback or any additional assistance), one of the support team members assign the relevant to request to an allocated tutor. As soon as the support receive a response from the allocated tutor, it will be made available to the learner in the portal. The support desk system is in place to assist the learners adequately and to streamline all the support process efficiently. Learners should expect to receive a response on queries like guidance and assistance within 1 - 2 working days. However, if the support request is for assessment feedback, learners will receive the reply with feedback as per the time frame outlined in the Assessment Feedback Policy.

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