ICM - Certificate in
Computing (Part-Time)
Course Overview
Introduction
This ICM Professional Computing & Information Processing programme is designed for those who either wish to make a career in the field of computing or who need a sound all round knowledge of the subject area.
Programme Objectives
The certificate level provides an introduction to the subject, and is structured for those with no previous knowledge or experience of computing. Successful candidates will have attained a standard of computer literacy and numeracy which will enable them to either proceed to more advanced studies or take up careers as data entry clerks, trainee operators or junior trainee programmers.
Minimum Entry Requirement
The Institute operates an ‘Open Entry’ policy in respect of many of its vocational programmes but prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are recommended for those wishing to undertake this programme:
v Has some knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.
Applicants over the age of 18 who do not hold one of the recommended entrance qualifications may also register for the programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of one year.
Course Outline ( 4 modules )
| A) Introduction | F) Software |
| B) Input | G) Filing systems |
| C) Data checking | H) Processing |
| D) Output | I) Security and privacy |
| E) Processor |
2) Programming
| A) Overview | E) Handling data in memory |
| B) Program Development | F) Procedures/Sub routines and Functions |
| C) Input and Output of data |
G) Testing |
| D) Filing data | H) Documentation |
| A) Spreadsheet | D) Graphics and Presentation Packages |
| B) Word Processing |
E) Operating Systems |
| C) Database |
| A) Basic Numeracy |
J) Clarification & Tabulation of Data |
| B) Using a Calculator | K) Statistics on Display |
| C) Fractions | L) Averages & Range |
| D) Ratio and Proportion |
M) Algebra |
| E) Measurement | N) Graphs |
| F) Percentages | O) Geometrical Shapes |
| G) Wages & Salaries | P) Mensuration |
| H) Travel | Q) Time & Travel Graphs |
| I) Sampling, Surveys, Questionnaires | Q) Time & Travel Graphs |
Course Duration
6 months
Examinations
Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.
Certification
On successful completion of Level 1 examinations, students are awarded the ICM Certificate in Professional Computing & Information Processing.
Continuing Education
The Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing is recognised by other professional examining bodies for subject and level exemption purposes. It may also be offered as an entrance qualification for degree studies (subject to examination grades obtained).
Qualification Equivalency
Equates to a pre-degree qualification ( similar to A Levels, Foundation Certificate or Access programmes).Allows access to level 1/year 1 of an Honours degree ).
