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National Certificate Programme

National Certificate in Information & Communication Technology

NCICT · Two years

Programme Overview

The National Certificate in Information and Communication Technology is a practical ICT programme designed to equip students with essential computer, networking, programming, graphics and web-development skills. It combines theory, practical training, projects and industrial training.

Students begin with computer literacy, computer repair and maintenance, mathematics, communication and ICT projects. They progress to computer networking, computational mathematics, computer graphics and photo editing, website design and development, C++ programming, computer ethics and Visual Basic programming.

The practical nature of the programme enables learners to apply their skills in offices, schools, businesses, ICT service centres and other technology-based environments. It supports opportunities in computer support, networking, web design, programming, graphics and digital technology while providing a foundation for further ICT study.

AwardNational Certificate
DurationTwo years
Programme codeNCICT
Modules24
Credit units95
Modules & Credit Units

24 modules across four semesters · 95 total credit units

ModuleCodeCU
Computer Literacy PracticeNCICT1125
Computer Literacy TheoryNCICT1113
Computer Repair & Maintenance TheoryNCICT1213
Computer Repair & Maintenance PracticeNCICT1225
ICT Project INCICT1234
Basic MathematicsNCBM113-M4
Basic Communication SkillsNCCS112-M3

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