BTEC Information Technology Extended Certificate

Course summary

This qualification is equivalent to 1 A Level. Computers have transformed our lives over the last 30 years. It started with the introduction of PCs into most homes and more recently the internet and social media have revolutionised communication and the way information is spread across the world. This subject covers both theoretical concepts of Computers Science such as how information is stored and processed as well as practical aspects for the design and creation of spreadsheets, databases and computer software. What you will study: Certificate Unit 1: Information Technology Systems Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business Unit 5: Data Modelling Skills you will gain: problem solving, project and time management, digital literacy, data management, data manipulation, decision making. Career Paths: Software Engineer, IT consultant, Project manager, Systems analyst, Systems developer, Database administrator, Web developer, Network engineer. Please note: BTEC IT supports other subjects such as Economics, Business Studies, Maths and Physics.