Information Technology domain subjecting to continuous improvements from time to time and therefore, requires professionals not only encompass thorough grounding skills but also ones who keep up to date with the latest developments and trends in the field to fulfill the requirements of both local and international working environments. The proposed Professional Diploma in Information Technology for development offered by Colombo School of Information Technology (Pvt) Ltd is one year programme taught both in Sinhalaand English to provide career focused professional qualification featuring industry referenced knowledge and skills. The diploma graduates will be knowledgeable and competent in the discourse and practice IT disciplines in providing innovative IT solutions by proposing alternative forms of policy implications.
The main objective of this diploma is to provide students a sound understanding about IT concepts, tools and technologies and thereby equip analytical knowledge, techniques and skills for apply them appropriately by identifying the need of IT in new developments.
Course Outline
1.1 Computer as a system (Components of a computer system such as software, hardware, firmware and liveware)
1.2 Evolution of the computer (Computer generations)
1.3 Types of Computers
1.3 Use of Information Technology in daily life
1.4 Number System and Logic Gates
2.1 Word Processing with Microsoft Word
2.2 Spreadsheets with Microsoft Office Excel
2.3 Presentations with Microsoft Office Presentation
2.4 Databases with Access
2.5 Opensource Applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and databases
2.6 Online platforms for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations
3.1 The internet and World Wide Web
3.2 Email (Create and use)
3.3 Browsing and Search Engine
3.4 E Commerce (shopping cart, Online payment methods)
3.5 Privacy on the internet
4.1 CLI and GUI
4.2 Operating System Installation (Windows)
4.3 Working with the Unique Eco System
5.1 Hardware Components
5.2 Best use of hardware components in your computer (eg: partitioning and driver installation)
5.3 Secure your computer and data (system threats and mitigation)
5.4 Install Application Software
5.5 Troubleshooting
6.1 Basic principles of graphic design
6.2 Introduction to Photoshop
6.3 Introduction to Audacity
6.4 Introduction to Camtasia
7.1 Basics of Internet of Things
7.2 Smart Devices
8.1 Network models
8.2 Networking components
8.3 Area networks and data communication between networks
8.4 Implement a Peer to Peer Network
9.1 Introduction to Web Design
9.2 HTML
9.3 CSS
9.4 Customize a website with CMS
10.1 Create & Maintain Facebook Page.
10.2 Create & Maintain Blog Site
10.3 E – mail Campaigns
10.4 Introduction to SEO
11.1 System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
11.2 System Design with flow charts
11.3 Implementation with Python
12.1 Identify a real world problem
12.2 Analyze the data collection and identify requirements of the proposed solution
12.3 Design diagrams for the proposed solution
12.4 Implement the system
12.5 Test the system
12.6 Present the final version to a professional audience
Details
- Duration : 12 Months
- Medium : Sinhala / English
- Total Credits : 30
