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About NCC Education
NCC Education is the world's leading independent provider of IT training
and education programmes. Their pedigree comes from a history of over
35 years of specialist knowledge of the IT industry. Their mission is
to continually develop quality products and services to assist leading
IT training and education provides in the growth of their business.
NCC Education's network consists of 200,000 students in 45 countries.
What is the IDEC?
This is approximately a 12-month course that provides students with
an analytical and
technical framework to understand the emerging world of e-commerce and
will cover the Key Skills underpinning this emerging technology.
Who is IDEC for?
As a Diploma level course, the IDEC does not require in depth technical
skills as a prerequisite for entry to the programme. However, to successfully
complete the course, basic IT skills are required.
This course is
designed for
" Individuals
who wish to develop a basic understanding of e-commerce and business
issues so as to equip them with relevant skills and knowledge to undertake
responsibilities.
" Professionals
and Executives in marketing or other business functions, who wish to
enhance their career opportunities specifically in the area of on-line
marketing and Media Management.
" Individuals
who wish to gain credit transfer to degree studies in Electronic Commerce
related programmes.
Entry requirements
1 GCE A Level and 4 GCSEs (or local equivalent) grade 3 or above. Must
include Language of Examination OR an ICCS (pass grade). Other qualification
will be considered subject to approval from NCC.
Course Structure:
The course consists
of nine modules:
1) Computer Technology
2) Networking Fundamentals
3) Web Site Development
4) Implementing Multimedia Solutions
5) Java - Introduction
6) Essentials of E-Commerce
7) Electronic Marketing
8) Electronic Security
9) Project - Building an E-Commerce Web Site
What do you get?
1) An official Syllabus
and a student handbook
2) Students Workbook for all modules except Electronic Marketing and
Electronic Security
3) Extensive hands on exercise and additional self-study material for
students
Assessment
1. Computer Technology - 100% of the overall mark is on a final Global
NCC exam
2. Networking Fundamentals - 75% of the overall mark is based on assignment
and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
3. Web Site Development - 75% of the overall mark is based on assignment
and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
4. Implementing Multimedia Solutions - 75% of the overall mark is based
on assignment and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
5. Java - Introduction - 75% of the overall mark is based on assignment
and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
6. Essentials of E-Commerce - 75% of the overall mark is based on assignment
and 25% of the overall mark is on centre-set examination
7. Electronic Marketing - 100% of the overall mark is on a final Global
NCC exam
8. Electronic Security - 100% of the overall mark is on a final Global
NCC exam
9. Project - Building an E-Commerce Web Site - 100% of the overall mark
is based on project and documentation
Benefits
" Practical
courses ensuring students are able to apply what they are learning
" Student's work book
" Flexibility with assessment as carried out at our college
" Moderated by NCC Education ensuring world - wide standards
" This is the first step towards a B.Sc. Degree pathway.
" Gain access to an advanced IT diploma - you can go on to study
the NCC Education International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies
(IAD)
" Achieve a diploma level IT qualification and then enter employment
in an e-Commerce environment
" Achieve a diploma level IT qualification and then set up your
own e-Commerce environment business
After this IDEC
The IDEC is a stand-alone internationally recognised IT qualification.
It also provides access to the 2nd programme making up our 3 in 1 BSc
(Hons) degree pathway.
Job Opportunities
" Web Developer
" Computer Support Technician
" Network Administrator
" E-Business Specialist/Manager
" E-Marketer
" Web Architect
" E-Business Consultant
" Web Developer
" Computer Support Technician
" Network Administrator
A summery of the syllabus
1. Computer Technology
Upon successful completion of this module candidates will be able to
demonstrate a satisfactory performance in the following topic areas:
a. Computer Applications.
b. Computer Architecture.
c. Data Storage Devices.
d. Data Types and Data Flows.
e. Operating Systems.
f. Data Storage and Retrieval.
g. Networks.
h. Internet.
i. Multimedia.
2. Networking
Fundamentals
a. Understand the basic concepts and technologies of transmission and
communication.
b. Describe the methods in which computers communicate with other computers,
and be able to identify and describe the most common features found
in networking hardware.
c. Discuss the recognised international standards used within the network
environment.
d. Understand and describe the physical design of 5 major networking
topologies.
e. Understand, and be able to compare local and metropolitan area networks.
f. Compare common network protocols and commonly used networking hardware.
g. Discuss in detail the various layers of the OSI reference model.
h. Identify the Various Stages and Tools Used in the Network Design
Process.
3. Web Site Development
a. Principles of the Internet and the World Wide Web.
b. The Use of Web Sites in Business.
c. Building a Web Site Using Simple HTML.
d. Applying Advanced HTML and Associated Techniques.
e. Tools and Products Available to help in Web Site Design and Use.
f. Connecting the Web Site to Business Applications.
g. Implementing and Managing a Web Server.
h. Use a common Graphical HTML Editor to create basic Web Pages.
4. Implementing
Multimedia Solutions
a. Multimedia and its Components.
b. Benefits and Uses of Multimedia in Business, Education and Entertainment.
c. Devices and Software Used to Produce Multimedia Applications.
d. Designing Multimedia Applications.
e. Developing Multimedia Applications.
f. Networked Multimedia Applications.
g. Use a common Multi-Media package to create basic Multi-Media presentations.
5. Java - Introduction
a. Features of the Java Program Language.
b. Basic Programming in Java.
c. Objects and Classes in Java.
d. Applets.
e. Animation and Sound in Java.
f. Multithreading.
g. Reader, Writer, Input Stream and Output Stream.
6. Essentials
of E-Commerce
a. The History and Definition of E-Commerce.
b. The Technical Components of an E-Commerce System.
c. Business to Business E-Commerce.
d. The Supply Chain and E-Commerce.
e. Business to Consumer E-Commerce on the Internet.
f. Building an E-Commerce Web Site. (Theory)
7. Electronic
Marketing
a. Introduction to E-Marketing.
b. Internet User Characteristics and Behaviour.
c. Marketing Knowledge.
d. Product and Pricing.
e. Distribution.
f. E-Marketing Communication.
g. Customer Relationship Management.
h. The E-Marketing Plan.
i. Leveraging Technology.
j. Ethics and Law.
8. Electronic
Security
a. Overview of Electronic Commerce.
b. Electronic Commerce and the Role of Independent Third Parties.
c. The Regulatory Environment.
d. EDI, Electronic Commerce and the Internet.
e. Risks of Insecure Systems.
f. Risk Management.
g. Internet Standards, Protocols, and Languages.
h. Cryptography and Authentication.
i. Security.
j. Electronic Commerce Payment Mechanisms.
k. Intelligent Agents.
l. Electronic Commerce Payment Mechanisms.
9. Practical
Implementation - E-Commerce Web Site
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