Information Technology Level 3

About This Course

Enhance your IT skills and grasp the core principles of information technology with our Information Technology Level 3 online course. Delve into modern IT concepts, study diverse IT systems, and explore a wide array of hardware and software applications.

Ideal for those aiming to excel in IT, whether in work roles or daily life. Unveil input and output devices, spreadsheet software, social networking, and more in our comprehensive course.

Experience full tutor support with no fixed deadlines or schedules, making learning stress-free and accessible from home. Study at your preferred pace and submit coursework via email, ensuring hassle-free assignment submissions.

Course Benefits

Split into 6 units, every element of this course seeks to expand your understanding of information technology, so you can achieve the theoretical knowledge you need to apply these skills within real and practical settings.

This course will:

• Help you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge and competency that can be transferred into your work.
• Enable you to study on your own terms – no classrooms, no strict deadlines and no exams.
• Allow you to study from home – all course materials will be sent straight to your door, enabling you to fit your studies around your obligations.

Course Units

Unit 1: IT Systems: Hardware, Software and Memory

• General computer systems
• Processors
• Input and output devices
• Storage devices
• Memory and backup applications
• Types of software
• Commands and user interfaces

Unit 2: Spreadsheets, Desktop Publishing, and Word Processing

• Word processing software
• Formatting
• DTP graphics and how to use them in documents
• Spreadsheet software and applications

Unit 3: Using Databased and Presentation Software 

• How to create databases
• How to organise data
• Video and audio editing software
• Presentation software

Unit 4: Communication via Networking and the Internet

• Different types of network
• Data transmission principles and methods
• The internet and security issues
• Social networking

Unit 5: Specialist IT Applications 

• Web authoring
• Data capture
• Encoding

Unit 6: Information Systems in Society

• Information technology in society
• Communications in Society
• The Data Protection Act
• Computers and Crime

Assessment

This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.

Required Knowledge

No prior knowledge or skills in this area are needed in order to enrol onto this course, making it ideal for those just starting out in this career field.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from National Institution of Qualifications (NIOQ).

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners or employers. It is endorsed by National Institution of Qualifications, meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they are maintained and delivered to an excellent standard.

National Institution of Qualifications are a national certificating organisation. Endorsement of our courses ensures learners have access to high quality materials that cover all learning outcomes, helping them to achieve their potential.

Support

From the guidance of our personal tutors whose industry experience will help to support and mentor your studies, to our comprehensive study guide and course materials; from day one we will go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. With twelve months tutor support, you have the option of completing in as little as three months, or using the full twelve months.

You too can take advantage of the extensive knowledge base of our personal tutors and use their experiences to get all of your questions answered. Similarly, our student support team are readily available to lend you their advice and guidance as they help you to decipher your course materials and answer your questions.

Only one click away, you can trust that help will be there when you need it.