Course summary

This certificate will help you to understand some of the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques underlying computing and IT while integrating mathematical ideas into your everyday thinking. Technology dominates the way we live, work, socialise and play – and computing and IT skills are increasingly essential in today's workplace. This certificate will give you a starting point for a wide variety of IT-related careers. Key features of the course

• An ideal starting point for a career in information technology, computing, communication technology and related fields

• Introduces the fast-changing world of computing and IT, and develops your mathematics skills

• Sample tasters in computing and IT, networking, Linux and robotics

• Builds a solid foundation for further study