International businesses and educational institutions are placing greater emphasis than ever before on the need for individuals to possess, and effectively utilize, skills in ICT.  The increasingly dynamic nature of today’s global employment market together with a heavy dependence on ICT within the business community has led to organizations seeking those who can easily transfer their knowledge between different contexts and software packages, and who can improve their skills through formal certification. The NBI Career Diploma in ICT has been designed specifically to meet this need.  Through a series of practical, self-contained modules, students will be able to quickly learn the main principles of ICT and how they can apply these to various, relevant contexts. 

INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER DRIVING LICENSE (ICDL)

1. Basic Concepts - covers vocabulary, applications and use of computers, IT and society and other general issues. 
2.  Using the computer and managing files -deals mostly with the use of the operating system. The test is a practical one. 
3. Word Processing - this module requires all the usual skills, plus doing such advanced tasks as mail-merge and integration with spreadsheets and graphics. The test is a practical one. 
4.  Spreadsheets - this requires a thorough familiarity with spreadsheet use. The test is a practical one. 
5.  Databases - again the test is practical. 
6.  Presentation Tools- again a practical test. 
7.  Information and Communication- the use of electronic mail and information retrieval. The automated test is a multiple choice test, followed by a practical one. 

 A+ HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE SPECIALIST
This course ranges from fairly basic terms to quite high-level support. It offers an in depth coverage of networking, hardware, and operating system software. At the end of this course, students should be able to troubleshoot and repair a computer system.
International Exams not included.

CERTIFICATE IN NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN (N+)
Introduction to Networks, Topologies & Wiring Standards, Ethernet Specifications, Network Devices, Internet Protocols, IP Addressing & Routing, Routing Protocols, Subnetting, Virtual LAN’s, Wireless Technologies, Network Threats, Physical & Hardware Security, WAN’s, Command Line Tools, Troubleshooting, Managing, Monitoring & Optimization of Networks.
International Exams not included.

NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
A national exam will be written in each module and upon successful completion of all national exams the student will be awarded the NBI Diploma in Information and Communications Technology.

INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Students have the option to also write International University of Cambridge examinations in the first 4 modules to receive the Cambridge International Diploma in Information and Communications Technology. Should a student fail the National exam, but pass the International exam they will be credited with a pass mark for the National exam. 

Course Duration:
9 months