Information Communication Technology (DICT)

Diploma in Information Communication Technology qualification equips candidates with skills and competencies to work in the dynamic ICT industry as technicians in systems development, systems programming, administration and maintenance.

Information Communication Technology is the integration of telecommunications in computing for effective access, storage, transmission, and manipulation of information.

This course is intended to equip the trainees with knowledge, skills and attitudes which are responsive to the challenging needs in the computing industry. The course will allow the graduates to work in a salaried employment or self-employment.

To achieve this, units such as entrepreneurship, communication skills and life skills have been included in the course work.

A Diploma in Information Communication Technology graduate will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of computer systems
• Select appropriate computer hardware and software
• Use various computer application packages
• Select various types of information systems
• Use computer networks and the Internet
• Adapt to emerging ICT trends

What you will study

LEVEL I

• Introduction to Computing
• Computer Mathematics
• Entrepreneurship and Communication
• Computer Applications Practical I

LEVEL II

• Computer Networking
• Internet Skills
• Computer Support and Maintenance
• Programming Concepts

LEVEL III

• Principles of Web Development
• Foundations of Accounting
• Information Systems Project Skills
• Computer Applications Practical II