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Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in IT Networking

The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in IT-Networking helps students develop advanced IT, networking, programming, system administration, and network security skills for modern technology careers.

LevelRQF Level 5
Credits120 credits
Duration6โ€“9 months
Awarded byQualifi โ†—
Ofqual ref603/4792/2
CampusesColombo ยท Kandy ยท Batticaloa
Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in IT Networking The Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in IT-Networking is designed for students who want to develop higher-level knowledge and practical skills in information technology and networking. This programme helps learners understand how IT principles are applied in business and technical environments, while developing skills in network security, C#.NET programming, system administration, routing and switching, and network design. Students will also improve their problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and personal development skills, which are important for working in the IT industry. This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to continue higher studies or build a career in networking, IT support, system administration, network engineering, technical support, or related technology fields.

Units

Core Units:
โ€ข Technopreneurship
โ€ข Network Security
โ€ข C#.NET Programming
โ€ข System Administration

Elective Units:
โ€ข Network Routing and Switching
โ€ข Network Design and Administration

Learning outcomes

โ€ข Understand and apply the principles of IT in a range of business environments.
โ€ข Understand and apply IT principles in a specific environment.
โ€ข Improve employability by understanding the relationship between management theories and practical application in the IT world.
โ€ข Analyse problem-solving techniques used in business and industry.
โ€ข Select, collect, review, and analyse information from a wide range of sources.
โ€ข Use verbal and communication skills effectively.
โ€ข Work independently and as part of a team.
โ€ข Manage personal development and growth.

Eligibility & entry requirements

โ€ข Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification.
โ€ข Students with A/L, Level 4 qualification, diploma, or similar vocational qualification can apply.
โ€ข Students with basic knowledge of IT, networking, programming, computer systems, or system administration will have an advantage.
โ€ข Students working in IT, networking, technical support, system administration, computer support, or any relevant technology-related field can also apply.
โ€ข Students who have work experience in an organisation and want to improve their IT and networking skills are encouraged to apply.
โ€ข Students seeking further professional development and work-related technical skills can apply.

View the official Qualifi specification โ†—

๐Ÿš€ Your career pathway

Where the Networking route can take you โ€” from here to a degree and a career.

1Certificate in Networking
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2Diploma in Computer Networking
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3CCNA / CCNP
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4HND in Computing
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5BSc Top-up Degree (UK)

Possible career roles

Network EngineerNetwork AdministratorSystems EngineerInfrastructure EngineerIT Support EngineerCloud Network Engineer

๐ŸŒ Opportunities in: Sri Lanka ยท UK ยท Middle East

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