BCS HEQ LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE IN IT SYSTEMS BUNDLE WITH OFFICIAL EXAMINATION
Higher Education Qualifications
BCS Level 4 Certificate in IT (QAN: 100/6181/2)
(Includes 10 Bonus Courses!)
£1,495.00 £1,295.00
What is the bcs heq level 4?
Encompassing 3 core modules, the Level 4 Certificate in IT explores the fundamentals of computer and network technology, processor architecture, operating and information systems, software development, and networks.
Candidates will gain a solid foundation upon which they will be able to build a career pathway into information technology. Career opportunities include entry-level positions in the rapidly growing fields of computer science and software development.
Upon successful completion of this qualification, candidates will be equipped with the knowledge and understanding to enable them to progress on to a broad range of further development areas such as Big Data management, software engineering and web application development. Candidates will be prepared to progress onto the BCS Level 5 Diploma in IT, with the ability to customise their learning pathways based on their areas of special interest.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS CORE MODULE
The Information Systems module is one of three core modules that forms part of the Level 4 Certificate in IT – the first stage within the BCS three-stage Higher Education Qualification programme.
Candidates will develop fundamental knowledge and understanding relating to data management, systems analysis and design, explore information flow within organisations, and consider the impact of emerging trends in information technology.
QUALIFICATION SUITABILITY AND OVERVIEW
There are no specific entrance requirements for the Certificate in IT. Candidates can study for this certificate by attending a training course provided by a BCS accredited Training Provider or through self-study, although it is strongly recommended that all candidates register with an approved centre. Studying with an approved centre will deliver significant benefits.
Candidates are required to become a member of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, to sit and be awarded the qualifications. Candidates may apply for a four-year student membership that will support them throughout their studies.
The Level 4 Certificate is suitable for candidates new to the profession who are keen to develop industry relevant skills and knowledge, as well as professionals wishing to gain a formal IT qualification. Candidates taking this module may be interested in career opportunities such as network administration, systems analysis, computer programming, or consultancy.
Upon completion of this module, candidates will be able to:
- Understand the management and support of computer systems in an organisation
- Show an understanding of the flow of information within organisations
- Understand the differing types and processing of information
- Propose practical solutions to given analytical problems
- Demonstrate the effective use of a chosen methodology through requirements analysis and fact-finding techniques
- Display an awareness of systems development tools and techniques
- Become conversant with system design issues
- Develop awareness of the basic ideas behind using a computer to store and manipulate data
- Display knowledge of data analysis and modelling techniques
- Discuss various database management architectures
- Demonstrate an awareness of Human Computer Interaction and the use of multimedia and hypermedia
- Suggest suitable testing strategies and implementation techniques
- Understand the need for quality assurance/security in computer systems development and operation
Course Outline
1 Data Management
- Explain the nature of information.
- Describe simple statistical measures.
- Explain requirements analysis.
- Describe database design issues.
- Demonstrate understanding of multimedia and hypermedia.
2 Systems analysis and design
- Explain the systems development life-cycle.
- Describe prototyping and system development tools.
- Explain structured systems analysis and design.
- Analyse human computer interaction design.
3 Organisations
- Explain the flow of information in an organisation.
- Describe personnel and social considerations.
- Describe quality assurance aspects.
- Explain the advances in technology and impact of emerging trends in IS.
1 Fundamental concepts of the Programming Process
- Explain the concept of an algorithm.
- Design algorithms.
- Develop code from an algorithm.
- Utilise pseudocode and flowcharts.
2 Phase Specific issues of Software Development
- Describe different approaches to software construction.
- Describe the objectives and principles of testing, derive test cases from a given specification.
- Discuss the need for software documentation and the nature of software documentation in a given context.
- Describe mechanisms for assuring software quality and security within the software development process.
- Discuss a range of new or emerging software technologies.
3 Introduction to Programming concepts
- Discuss the use of data types and type checking in programming languages.
- Discuss the use of callable units in the development of code and write code examples which use callable units.
- Explain the concept of a data structure and illustrate the explanation with reference to commonly used data structures.
- Compare and contrast a variety of sorting and searching algorithms.
4 Files
- Describe techniques for storing data in secondary storage.
5 Intro to concept of user interface design
- Discuss aspects of user interface design.
6 Role and need for system software
- Discuss the nature and the utility of system software.
7 Case studies in problem solving/algorithm analysis
- Develop a software solution to a real-world problem.
1 Fundamentals
- Demonstrate and apply representation of decimal integers within computer systems.
- Explain and design a system that uses a variety of logic gates.
- Demonstrate and apply sequential logic elements.
2 Processor Architecture
- Explain different types of computer systems.
- Describe the concept of a stored program.
- Explain different instruction formats.
- Describe trends in processor technology.
- Explain the characteristics and performance of peripherals.
3 Introduction to operating systems and system software
- Understand Human Computer Interaction.
- Explain the concept of multitasking.
- Demonstrate understanding of system performance.
4 Networks Describe communication principles.
- Explain different protocols used for data transmission.
- Describe different network communication equipment.
- Explain security risks on computer networks and their impact.
- Explain advances in communication technology.
Resources
Past assessment papers
On the BCS website, you will find past exam papers for every module to aid revision.
Examiners’ reports of past assessments
On the BCS website, you will find exam reports for every module to aid revision.
You can also find the following support materials on the BCS website:
• Regulations
• General Guidance Notes
• Guidance Notes for the Professional Project in IT
• Submission Guidance for the Professional Project in IT
• Guidance notes for Authenticators
• A list of examination venues in the UK
• A list of examination venues overseas
• Candidate venue instructions
• Examination techniques
• Timetable of examinations
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