Information Technology Level 2

Course summary

This course will help you understand the IT solutions that businesses use in the modern world. In addition to traditional office applications you will learn about development for social media (web design), data analysis and strategies to help protect against cyber-attacks. YEAR 12 • How businesses use social media • Design and implementation of business media • Technology of the internet • Technology of the web • Digital devices and commercial applications • Cybersecurity Using Data Analysis Software • Spreadsheet design • Database design and implementation • Using software to analyse data for business Information Technology Systems • Software • Hardware • Networking • Emerging Technology Website Development • Website Design • HTML and CSS • Dynamic content • Design for Business Post 18 opportunities This course, with its emphasis on practical and creative skills in ICT and business alongside problem solving and analytical thinking is an good foundation for those who wish to enter higher education, modern apprenticeships or business. The skills gained on this course will support students no matter where their future takes them. This course has also been recognised as a route into the CISCO cyber security program. Expenses Students are required to purchase text books but we will provide all the software needed for the course.