OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology

• Understand basic hardware and software components that make up computer systems
• Carry out basic installation and configuration
• Understand the fundamental processes involved in developing simple programmes and applications, as well as details of basic website design
• Understand the importance of networks to computer systems and their essential use in a variety of applications
• Learn network technologies and the delivery of a wide range of networked services
• Learn about the growth of mobile communication and how it has changed everyday life, understand the functionality that underpins key business and e-commerce uses
• Learn about cyber security and the consequences and implications of inadequate cyber security
• Understand key terminology and the motivations of good and bad actors and investigate the advantages and disadvantages of security by design
• Explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services, learn how to create a social media policy and plan to meet business requirements

Prerequisites 

• Minimum Age: 16
• Minimum Qualification: HSC, GCSE, grade 12, F.A or equivalent
• English proficiency

The School of Business and Management is a licensed Further Education Institution in Malta. The purpose of this educational establishment is to offer recognised British qualifications to Maltese, EU and International students at affordable rates. With over 25 years’ experience in education in various markets, it is now extending its services to Malta. Our courses offer a wide range of skill acquisition opportunities in the form of accredited and recognised British courses. Our student success rate is an impressive one (on average 92%) which is a factor propelling us to bring this success to Malta.

The aims of SBM are student-centred, focused on an inclusive learning community offering a wide range of courses and disciplines that are steered to respond to the key segment of the region and the broader multicultural community. This will be achieved by engaging students in a unique experiential learning environment, producing skilful, innovative and entrepreneurial graduates who possess global and technical competencies.