| BCS
Certificate Level |
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The foundation level of
BCS Professional Examinations is the academic equivalent to Year 1 of a UK
university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and
Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 4. |
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Aims |
To
develop an awareness of the nature and use of information and information
systems in an organisational context.
To introduce the
various techniques used within systems analysis and design.
To foster an application
of the different types of methodologies used in the system development
process.
To provide an introduction
to database management systems. |
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Objectives |
Show
an understanding of the flow of information within organisations.
Understand the
differing types of information.
Propose practical
solutions to gain 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. |
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Modules
Include |
- Information
Systems
- Software
Development
- Computer & Network
Technology
Completion
of the Certificate in IT level means you are eligible to apply for BCS
Associate Membership (AMBCS).
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