Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology (APIIT)

Certificate in Information & Communication Technology

Overview

Entry requirement

• Pass SPM with a minimum of 1 credit in any subject including a minimum pass in Mathematics; or
• Pass UEC with a minimum of 1 Grade B in any subject including a minimum pass in Mathematics; or
• Pass O-Level with Grade C of 1 credit in any subject including a minimum pass in Mathematics; or
• A qualification that the Malaysian Government accepts as equivalent to the above.

This programme provides

• Strong communication, leadership and ICT skills as well as fundamental knowledge to take on a career in this challenging and ever-changing IT world
• Opportunities for progression into Diploma Programme or to embark on a career in Computing, Software Engineering, and various other applications of IT.

Modules

Semester 1

• Business Writing Skills
• Basic Mathematics
• Introduction to Managing Business
• Workplace Communication Skills
• Personal Skills
• Fundamental IT Skills

Semester 2

• English for Technologists
• System Architecture Design Fundamentals
• Windows Configuration & Maintenance
• Customer Service Skills
• Introduction to Statistics
• Web Design & Technology
• Co-Curricular Studies

Semester 3

• Introduction to Multimedia Applications
• Fundamentals of E-Business Applications
• Mobile & Communication Technology
• Ethics at Workplace
• Introduction to Computer Architecture
• Fundamentals of Visual Programming

*In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.

Further studies

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be eligible to progress into any of the following Diploma programmes offered at Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation:

• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (with a specialism in Software Engineering)
• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (with a specialism in Data Informatics)
• Diploma in Business with Information Technology