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Cambridge International Diploma In Business

 Introduction

The Cambridge International Diploma in Business provides a framework for developing the skills and knowledge needed for employment in the increasingly dynamic business environment. The Diploma aims to meet the needs of employers, employees and students, by assessing knowledge and competence in a range of Business areas.

Aim

The aim of this Diploma is to assess a candidate's competence in a range of Business skills:

• key business concepts

• skills to real work environments

• an ability to think and work independently

 Core Modules

• Business Organisations and Environment

• Effective Business Communication

Optional

• Business Finance

• Marketing

• Human Resource Management

• Interpersonal Business Skills

• Business Start-up

• Customer Care

• Organising Meetings and Events

• Information and Communications

• Technology (ICT

 Entry requirements

 Standard Diploma

Mean KCSE C- or a D+ coupled with work experience.

Length of Study

Standard Diploma is designed to take 1 year

Advanced Diploma

Mean C. KCSE, Cambridge Standard Diploma or any other Diploma from a recognized institution.

Length of Study

Advanced Diploma is designed to take 1 year

 NB: Consideration will also be given to a candidate's qualification history and experience.

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES 

Examined Modules

The following Core and Optional modules are assessed by examination:

• Business Organisation and Environment

• Effective Business Communication

• Business Finance

• Marketing

• Human Resource Management

Module examinations will be available in two sessions, usually in May and October.

• Information and Communications Technology

This module is the Core Module from the Cambridge International Diploma in ICT, but is available as an optional unit within the Business Award. It is assessed through a prescribed set of tasks that must be conducted under controlled conditions

Assignment Assessed Modules

The following modules are assessed through a Centre-based assignment:

• Interpersonal Business Skills

• Business Start-up

• Customer Care

• Organising Meetings and Events

Results and Certification

Certification is available at a number of stages in the Diploma. Candidates who complete the two Core Modules will receive a Core certificate. Completion of two additional Optional Modules leads to the Cambridge International Diploma in Business. It is also possible to study for individual Modules, for which certificates are awarded. Pass, Merit and Distinction grades will be awarded. Candidates who fail to pass an assessment are able to retake. Results for examined modules will be graded Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail.

Cambridge International Diploma In Information and communication Technology (ICT)

 Introduction

ICT Skills - The Cambridge Solution to Global Needs

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) influences the lives of everyone around the world. Almost every career now involves using ICT. In the increasingly dynamic employment market, people need to be able to work productively with ICT. Each module in the ICT Diploma is assessed by means of a CIE-set practical assessment, comprising of a number of practical tasks, and taken under controlled conditions at LIIT. The documentation and printouts produced in the practical assessment are externally marked by the University of Cambridge International Examinations. Cambridge International Diplomas in ICT embody performance standards valued in countries around the world.  

Target Group

The Diploma is designed for anyone who wishes to develop competencies in a variety of ICT applications, and to gain a broad, practical knowledge to work-related ICT skills. The Cambridge International Diplomas in ICT recognise achievement of a range of skills in using a variety of ICT applications in practical, work-related contexts

 Diploma Structure 

Method of Assessment

Each module in the ICT Diploma is assessed by means of a CIE-set practical assessment, comprising a number of tasks, and taken under controlled conditions at LIIT. The documentation and printouts

produced in the assessment are externally marked by the University of Cambridge International Examination. Practical assessments are also submitted to CIE.

Certification

Certification is available at various points in the Diploma.

·          A candidate who passes the Core Module will receive a Cambridge Core ICT module certificate.

·          Successful completion of three Optional Modules, in addition to the Core Module, leads to the Cambridge   International Diploma in ICT at Foundation Level.

·          A candidate who passes an individual Optional Module will receive a certificate for that Module.

As an aid to recognition by others of the skills demonstrated by the successful candidate, the certificate records not only the module title but also the principal assessment objectives met.

Cambridge International Diploma In Computing (Advanced level)

 INTRODUCTION

The Diploma in Computing recognises a candidate’s competence in programming and using computer systems. This Award has been developed specifically for the international market, recognising the growing importance of employees working across geographic and cultural borders. The competencies assessed are designed to allow candidates to clearly demonstrate their capability at controlling a computer and in particular at automating tasks through the use of programming languages. In completing the practical tasks and project, the candidate is expected to work on real-life scenarios and to produce appropriate solutions and documentation. Candidates will be assessed on the full range of computing skills that are necessary in producing a solution to a problem - analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation.

 Aims

1. develop an understanding of the main principles of solving problems using computers;

2. develop an understanding of the range of applications of computers and the effects of their use;

3. develop an understanding of the organisation of computer systems including software, data, hardware,

    communications and people;

4. acquire the skills necessary to apply this understanding to developing computer-based solutions to

    problems. In addition,

5. develop an understanding of the main principles of systems analysis and design, methods of problem

    formulation and planning of solutions using computers, and systematic methods of implementation,

    testing and documentation.

 Target Group

The Diploma in Computing is designed for anyone who has already gained a broad knowledge of ICT

applications and who wishes to develop an understanding of the operation of the computer and how to

automate tasks using computers. It is suitable for students, employees and trainees.

Minimum Entry requirements

• CIE Standard or Advanced Diploma in ICT or

•  A diploma/degree in information technology from a recognised institution or

•  A professional IT/ICT qualification e.g. CCNA, MCSE, IMIS etc

Modules

1. Computer Systems, Communications and Software

2. Practical Programming Project

3. Further Systems and Software

4 .Computing Project

Course Duration

11 months

CICT Certified Information Communication Technology Certificate

For persons who wish to qualify and work as specialists in the ICT industry

Foundation Examination  

Registration Requirements

A person wishing to be registered as a student for the Certified Information Communication Technology (CICT) Foundation examination Must show evidence of being a holder of the following minimum qualifications:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) Examination with an aggregate average of grade D+ (D Plus).

• A pass in either KATC/KAME intermediate Level.

• Such other qualification as may be approved by the Board.

Professional Examination

 Registration Requirements

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination with an aggregate average of at least grade C plus (C+) providing that the applicant has obtained a minimum of a grade C plus (C+) in both English and Mathematics.

·         Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least TWO principal passes provided that the applicant has credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) level.

·         Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate (KATC) Examination.

·         Kenya Administration and Management Examination (KAME).

·         Accounting Clerk National Certificate (ACNC)

·         A degree from a recognized university.

·         Such other certificate or diplomas as may be approved by the Board.

CPA Certified Public Accountant

For students who wish to qualify and work as professional accountants, auditors, finance managers, tax and financial consultants.

Registration Requirements

·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Examination with an aggregate average of at least grade C plus (C+) providing that the applicant has obtained a minimum of a grade C plus (C+) in both English and Mathematics.

·         Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least TWO principal passes provided that the applicant has credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) level.

·         Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate (KATC) Examination.

·         Kenya Administration and Management Examination (KAME).

·         Accounting Clerk National Certificate (ACNC)

·         A degree from a recognized university.

·         Such other certificate or diplomas as may be approved by the Board.

KATC Kenya Accounting Technicians Certificate

Examination Rules and Regulations

For students who wish to qualify and work as middle level accountants, who are known as accounting technicians

Registration Requirements

A person seeking to be registered as a student for the Kenya Account Technicians Certificate (KATC) must show evidence of being a holder of the following minimum qualifications:

·         Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination with an aggregate average of grade D (D plain).

·         A Division III of the Cambridge School Certificate or East African Certificate of Education or Kenya Certificate of Education.

·         A pass in EITHER the stage I or the stage II of the ACNC Examination.

·         Such other certificates as may be approved by the Board.

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