This qualification is designed for learners who want to acquire basic knowledge and skills in information technology, including operating systems, hardware, networking and scripting for systems administrators. This 16 week programmes provides learners withe foundational skills to get an entry-level IT support job, or progress into the Bachelor of Software Engineering.
Study online and for FREE.
Stay ahead of change and set yourself up for a career with a future with this short, sharp and fee free Certificate in Information Technology and Client Support.
You’ll be kicking off a Tech career in an industry that is growing and needs more skilled workers.
The great all-rounder
In just 16 weeks, you’ll learn the practical skills and technical smarts you need to understand networking, operating systems, hardware and scripting. Studying this will set you up to land a job in entry level I.T. support, or progress into our Bachelor of Software Engineering where you can major in Cloud, Cyber Security, Game Dev or A.I
Key topics:
The fundamentals of computer technology, installation and configuration
Troubleshooting PCs and related hardware
Basic networking and scripting
Installing/configuring operating systems
Learners receive guidance from our team of experienced lecturers in a practical learning environment.
Online Campus
Have NCEA credits at Level 2 or 3, with appropriate credits in mathematics and digital technologies subjects. Or, have one of the following:
Skills gained through study, work and/or life experience or,
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Intermediate User)(Level 3) or,
New Zealand Certificate in Computing (Advanced User) (Level 4) or,
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4)
If an applicant's first language is not English, they must demonstrate English language proficiency at the level of IELTS 5.5.International students need to be at least 18 years old.
Domestic students
Tuition Fees: $5,544
Student Services Levy (Online Only): $87.50
Course Related Costs*: $350
*To complement and enhance the course material provided, this fee allows students access to the CompTIA A+ e-books as well as CompTIA A+ labs and a customised "sandbox" to practice what they are learning from ACI Practice Labs.
CompTIA are an industry-recognised authority and its A+ certification is internationally recognised as the benchmark for IT Technician training.
Software licensing is provided for students for a whole one year. This amount can be covered by Studylink's courses related cost loan.
(Eligible for 'fees-free' study)
Please note fees are subject to change.
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