Certificate in Information Technology
Computer Science
A course by
Whitecliffe College
An 18-week, NZQA Level 5 certificate providing essential, professional, and transferable skills for a foundation-level career in IT, covering technical support, information systems, software development, and web concepts.
NZ$4,105
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply information systems concepts
Support and enhance organisational processes and systems through knowledge of business concepts, development life cycles, data modelling, and administration.
Deliver IT technical support
Securely manage hardware, software, and networking resources, ensuring end user support and meeting security, ethical, and organisational requirements.
About This Course
The Certificate in Information Technology at Whitecliffe is a full-time, 18-week NZQA Level 5 programme designed for those entering the IT industry or seeking to upskill for future career opportunities. The programme delivers a solid foundation in IT through modules on technical support, information systems, software development fundamentals, web concepts, and professional skills. Graduates are equipped for junior roles in the IT sector or for further diploma and degree-level study.
Course Content
- Technical support fundamentals
- Information systems
- Software development fundamentals
- Web concepts
- Business analysis
- User experience (UX) and interface design
- Professional, legal, and ethical IT practices
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Critical analysis and decision making
Entry Requirements
Applicants must turn 17 within their first year of study
42 credits at NCEA Level 3 (including 14 credits in Digital Technologies or Computing, 10 credits in Maths, 10 credits in English at NCEA Level 2 or above); or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Junior ProgrammerJunior Web DeveloperHelpdesk SupportIT Support TechnicianField TechnicianSoftware Tester
Build skills in these industries
Information TechnologySoftware Development
