2 YR ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Course Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters, including holidays and attachment)
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings per semester (each semester takes 3 months)
weekly commitment : minimum of 2 hours per day
Course Overview:
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), covering areas such as computer hardware, software, networking, database management, and ICT applications.
Year 1
Semester 1: Introduction to ICT
- Week 1-2: Fundamentals of ICT
- Overview of ICT Concepts
- Introduction to Computer Hardware and Software
- ICT in Society
- Practical Exercises
- Week 3-6: Operating Systems
- Introduction to Operating Systems (Windows, Linux)
- User Interface and Command-Line Basics
- File and Process Management
- Mini Project
- Week 7-10: Introduction to Networking
- Basics of Networking (OSI Model, TCP/IP)
- Network Devices and Media
- Setting Up a Basic Network
- Practical Exercises
- Week 11-14: Office Applications
- Word Processing (MS Word, Google Docs)
- Spreadsheets (MS Excel, Google Sheets)
- Presentations (MS PowerPoint, Google Slides)
- Practical Exercises
- Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment
- Review of Key Concepts
- Practice Projects
- Mid-Semester Exam
Semester 2: Database Management and Web Development
- Week 1-4: Introduction to Database Management
- Basics of Database Concepts
- Introduction to SQL
- Database Design and Normalization
- Practical Exercises
- Week 5-8: Web Development Basics
- Introduction to HTML and CSS
- Building Basic Web Pages
- Introduction to Web Hosting
- Mini Project
- Week 9-12: Programming Fundamentals
- Introduction to Programming Concepts
- Basic Programming in Python
- Control Structures and Data Types
- Practical Exercises
- Week 13-14: Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Basics of Cybersecurity
- Common Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Safe Computing Practices
- Practical Exercises
- Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment
- Review of Key Concepts
- Practice Projects
- End-of-Semester Exam
Year 2
Semester 3: Advanced ICT Concepts
- Week 1-4: Advanced Networking
- Advanced IP Addressing and Subnetting
- Network Security Essentials
- Introduction to Wireless Networks
- Practical Exercises
- Week 5-8: Advanced Database Management
- Advanced SQL Queries
- Database Security and Backup
- Managing Relational Databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- Mini Project
- Week 9-12: ICT Project Management
- Introduction to Project Management Principles
- Planning and Executing ICT Projects
- Team Collaboration Tools
- Practical Exercises
- Week 13-14: ICT Support and Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Hardware and Software Issues
- Network Troubleshooting
- Customer Support Techniques
- Practical Exercises
- Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment
- Review of Key Concepts
- Practice Projects
- Mid-Semester Exam
Semester 4: Capstone Project and Industry Applications
- Week 1-4: Capstone Project
- Planning and Designing an ICT Solution
- Implementation of ICT Project
- Portfolio Development
- Final Presentation and Evaluation
- Week 5-8: Industry Attachment
- Attachment in ICT Roles
- Applying ICT Skills in Real-World Projects
- Industry Best Practices
- Practical Experience
- Week 9-12: Professional Development
- Career Pathways in ICT
- Building a Professional Portfolio
- Networking and Career Development
- Practical Exercises
- Week 13-16: Course Review and Final Exam
- Comprehensive Course Review
- Practice Projects
- Final Exam
Attachment
Students will undertake an industry attachment to gain practical experience in ICT, allowing them to apply their knowledge in real-world environments and develop their professional skills.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an "Ordinary Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)" certificate, recognizing their expertise and skills in ICT management and applications