The aim of these qualifications is to develop knowledge, skill and understanding in a number of current and key areas of Computing. Building on core learning developed at Level 4, the Diploma qualification provides essential Level 5 learning in the main, underpinning Computing management areas: IT project management, professional development and business communication, new technologies and information systems. For learners seeking to develop their occupational skills in Computing, this
provides the initial step for learners to then progress to specific technical pathway developments in data technology (Data Technologist), software engineering (Software Engineer) and NetDevOps (NetDevOps Engineer) or to construct their own qualification outcome based upon academic/professional requirements.