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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology 603/7029/4

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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology 603/7029/4

Build your first professional bridge to the corporate world with a qualification designed for future business leaders.

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OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology 603/7029/4

START DATE

Jul 2026
Oct 2026
Jan 2027
Apr 2027

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Our online programmes are designed to fit around work and life, without compromising academic quality. Learn through practical, career-focused modules, supported by experienced tutors and a modern virtual learning environment.

SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS

Develop practical, employer-relevant skills through applied learning, real-world assignments, and clear progression outcomes.

LEARN FROM THE BEST

Learn with expert tutors who bring academic insight and industry experience—plus personalised support throughout your studies.

FORGE YOUR OWN PATH

Choose a pathway that matches your goals, with flexible online study and progression routes across diplomas, top-ups, and postgraduate options.

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Build your CV, interview confidence, and professional profile with guidance, resources, and career development support designed for online learners.

Course
Summary

Overview of OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in  IT

The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to work in the IT sector or progress to further study.

The qualification is designed to ensure that each learner has an opportunity to build sector knowledge and learn current skills and practices in:

  • Computer Systems
  • Networks
  • Coding
  • Website Development
  • Mobile Communications
  • Cyber Security
  • Social Media for Business

Entry Requirements of OTHM Level 3 Information Technology Foundation Diploma

Age Requirement

OTHM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners aged 16 and above.

General Entry Criteria

OTHM does not specify strict entry requirements. However, OTHM ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.

OTHM centres must ensure:

  • Learners are recruited with integrity.
  • The programme aligns with the learners’ needs and facilitates learning, achievement, and progression.

The qualification is delivered in English.

English Requirements

If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information, visit the English Language Expectations page.

Equivalences

OTHM Level 3 qualifications represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competences that are assessed as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels in academic terms.

Qualification Structure Of OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in IT – Information Technology

The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of:

  • 60 credits
  • 600 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
  • 240 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)

Mandatory Units

  • Computer Systems (10 credits)
  • Coding and Website Development (10 credits)
  • Networks (10 credits)
  • Mobile Communications (10 credits)
  • Cyber Security (10 credits)
  • Social Media for Business (10 credits)

Duration and Delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study.

Flexible Delivery

The qualification can also accommodate part-time and distance learning.

Delivery Methods

The qualification is delivered through:

  • Face-to-face lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Seminars
  • Distance and online learning

Note: The programme is offered only by approved centres.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this qualification are:

  • Internally assessed by the centre.
  • Externally verified by OTHM.

Assessment Process

  • The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all specified learning outcomes.
  • To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all learning outcomes and meet the specified standards of all assessment criteria.
  • Assessors must provide an audit trail to show how learners’ achievements were judged.

Progression

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology provides learners with:

  • Opportunities for workplace progressions.
  • Academic progression to a wide range of OTHM Level 4 Diplomas.
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Course Advantages

University Pathway

The first step in degree journey, leading to Level 3 and eventually a full degree.

Flexible Choices

Offers electives in eBusiness, HR, and Entrepreneurship, allowing early specialization.

Early Start

Open to learners aged 14+, making it an excellent alternative or supplement to GCSEs.

Math Skills

Dedicated 20-credit unit on Business Mathematics builds essential financial literacy.

Global Recognition

Delivered by accredited partner centres worldwide, ensuring international standards.

Practical Skills

Focuses on transferable skills like relationship building and leadership, valued by employers.

Course
Structure

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology 603/7029/4
Academic Year 01

Core Units (Mandatory - 32 Credits)

IBM 1.0
Introduction to Business Mathematics
Level 2 20 Credits Credits
BB 1.0
Basics in Business
Level 2 6 Credits Credits
LB 1.0
Leadership in Business
Level 2 6 Credits Credits
Academic Year 01

Elective Units (Choose 2 - 40 Credits)

RHR 1.0
The Role of Human Resources
Level 2 20 Credits Credits
IEB 1.0
Introduction to eBusiness
Level 2 20 Credits Credits
ITE 1.0
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Level 2 10 Credits Credits
UM 1.0
Understanding Marketing
Level 2 10 Credits Credits
RBB 1.0
Relationship Building in Business
Level 2 12 Credits Credits
Legacy Specification Specifications Programme Sheet

Entry
Requirements

We welcome applicants who are beginning their education.

—Aged 14 or above (Key Stage 4 equivalent) or
—Working towards GCSE/'O' Levels (predicted grades C/4 in 4 subjects) or
—A keen interest in business and management principles evidenced through a personal statement or interview or

Careers

In addition to preparing you for specific job titles, the curriculum focuses on developing the practical "soft skills" required for long-term career success. It provides the essential literacy and numeracy skills needed to function effectively and professionaly in a fast-paced environment. This ensures that graduates are not only ready for their first job but also possess the communicative and analytical baseline necessary to thrive in any modern organizational structure.

Progression to University

You have completed the preliminary level. You are now eligible to progress to the pre-university foundation level:

→NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business
→NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Business
→NCC Education Level 6 Diploma in Business Strategy and Management
→NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies
→NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business
→BSc (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)

Our University Partners

Typical academic progression routes available through our partner institutions, enabling students to continue their studies with recognised universities.

Diploma to Bachelor's Degree
Complete Level 4–5 and progress to a full Bachelor’s degree (Top-Up)
Foundation to Undergraduate Degree
Start with a Foundation programme and progress to a full Undergraduate degree
Higher National Diploma (HND) Progression
Advance from an HND qualification to the final year of a Bachelor’s degree
Undergraduate to Postgraduate Progression
Progress from a Bachelor’s degree to a recognised Postgraduate or Master’s programme

Global University
Recognition

Our programme is delivered in partnership with NCC Education, an organization recognized globally for maintaining rigorous academic and professional standards. This specific Level 2 qualification is mapped to international frameworks, ensuring that the curriculum provides a robust foundation for academic progression. By achieving a qualification backed by NCC Education, students earn a credential that is valued by universities and employers worldwide as a benchmark of specialized knowledge and technical proficiency.

The recognition of this qualification often facilitates pathways for advanced entry into subsequent stages of higher education. Because NCC Education is held in high regard by the global academic community, institutions evaluate this Level 2 credentials on a case-by-case basis for credit transfer and articulation. This framework is designed to provide students with maximum academic mobility, offering a portable and respected qualification that supports their transition into further degrees or specialized research roles.