IT and E-commerce
The Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in IT and E-Commerce at CGI is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in information technology, web development, and e-commerce strategies. This program enables students to progress into the final year of an undergraduate degree at a UK university.
- Start Date: Anytime
- Location: Online
- Study Pace: Flexible (no deadlines or timeframes)
- Qualifications:
- Level 4 Qualifi Diploma in Information Technology (120 credits)
- Level 5 Qualifi Diploma in IT and E-Commerce (120 credits)
- Combined Level 4 & 5 Qualifi Diploma (240 credits)
- Assessment: Online written assignments
- Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, access to learning materials, and more
- Ofqual Accreditation:
- Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology – 603/4781/8
- Level 5 Diploma in IT and E-Commerce – 603/4794/6
- Students can complete either Level 4 (120 credits), Level 5 (120 credits), or both (240 credits) to advance in the IT and e-commerce sector.
- The course is delivered entirely online with flexible scheduling.
- Each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours, plus 30-50 additional hours of optional learning materials.
- Students must complete 6 assignments at Level 4 and 6 assignments at Level 5, each ranging from 2,000-3,000 words.
- Upon successful completion, students receive a Qualifi diploma, allowing them to progress to a final-year undergraduate degree at various UK universities.
This program prepares students for careers in IT, web development, and e-commerce. Accredited by Qualifi, the course provides essential knowledge and technical expertise required in today’s digital marketplace.
- Computer Systems and Software
- Computer Programming
- Relational Database Systems
- Software Engineering
- Systems Analysis and Design
- E-Commerce Applications
- Human-Computer Interaction
- IT and Society
- Information Systems Theory and Practice
- Management Information Systems
- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET Programming
- System Administration
- Business-to-Business (B2B) E-Commerce
- Business-to-Consumer (B2C) E-Commerce
- Information Technology and IT Ethics
- Mathematics and Statistics for IT
- PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
- Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts
- Logical IT Networking
- Web Design
- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET Programming
- System Administration
- Business-to-Business (B2B) E-Commerce
- Business-to-Consumer (B2C) E-Commerce
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old with a full secondary education (minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent).
- Candidates without formal qualifications may be considered based on work experience.
University Progression: Graduates of the Level 4 & 5 IT and E-Commerce diploma can progress to a final-year undergraduate degree at a UK university, either online or on campus. CGI has partnerships with several institutions offering BSc (Hons) top-up degrees in IT and E-Commerce.
Students who complete the Level 4 and 5 Diplomas at CGI can progress to top-up their degree at the following universities:
- Middlesex University – BSc Information Systems (Top-Up), BSc (Hons) Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-Up)
- University of Derby – BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology
- University of Huddersfield – BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top-Up) (On Campus)
Start Your Journey Today! Enrol in the IT and E-Commerce diploma at CGI and take the first step toward a successful career in digital business and web technology. Contact us to learn more about the program and how you can progress toward a full undergraduate degree.