National Diploma (ND), generally considered as A’ Level equivalent qualification, is offered by BAC under Pearson Edexcel International. ND in IT provides progression opportunities to undergrad degree and professional programmes within the same or related areas of study. Students can finish 2 A'Level equivalent subjects in a duration of one year. The certificate is awarded by Edexcel the same degree awarding body of O' and A' Level.

Students after ND can join in the prestigious BSc. in Information Technology degree of Leeds Trinity University, UK with BAC International or can take admission to universities across the world. Our students are doing undergraduate in NSU, IUB, AUST and some have gone abroad, for example, UK, Poland and Canada.

Why you choose this programme:

Edexcel Pearson, UK ND in IT programme allows learners to gain fundamental knowledge and skills in computing from which they can progress to broader or more specialist study at Level 4/ university year -1.

The qualification can be taken in combination with A Levels or other vocational qualifications to meet progression requirements.

The objective of this qualification is to provide learners with access to subject knowledge and skills in computer science and computer systems, enabling learners to progress to further study in the IT sector or other sectors.

Teaching and learning in the programme:

ND in IT subjects/units are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars, independent study/research/library work, production of portfolios of work and presentations to seminars.

Units/Subjects:

• Information System Technology
• Fundamental of Computer System
• Use of Social Media in Business
• software design and development
• IT system security and encryption

Assessment methods:

Assessment is based mainly on coursework and unseen examination and many other tools such as:
• Exams
• Presentation
• Assignment
• Viva
• Field visit
• Defense at the end of the semester