New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials
Computer Science
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain a broad range of computing skills and knowledge to set you on a path to a career in IT. Covers key areas at an introductory level including hardware, software, networking, security, user experience, website development, and professional practices.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 19 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Demonstrate foundational technical IT skills
Develop knowledge and capability in hardware, operating systems, and networking environments.
Apply web and media design principles
Create and develop websites and digital media using contemporary tools and practices.
Understand and utilize information management
Apply principles of information management in IT contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
This certificate programme provides introductory skills in a wide range of IT topics, including hardware, operating systems, networking, security, user experience, website design and development, information systems, and software design. Students also learn about professional, ethical, and legal practices along with communication skills, preparing them for further IT study or entry-level IT support roles.
Course Content
- Technical IT Skills
- Media Design and Development
- Information Management
- Software Design and Development
- Hardware and Operating Systems
- Networking and Security
- User Experience
- Website Design and Development
- Information Systems
- Professional, Ethical and Legal Principles
- Communication Skills
What you need to know first
40 credits NCEA Level 1, including 10 literacy and 10 numeracy credits
or New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User) Level 3
or equivalent international qualification
Alternative entry possible based on study, work, or life experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Information Technology
Digital Technologies
Computing
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level IT support roles
Preparation for higher level IT study