Course posterIT & Digital Skills
Diploma in Information Technology
Build a broad digital foundation from everyday office work to computing concepts and introductory programming.
Duration04 Months
Course feeLKR 25,000
CampusBatticaloa
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Build practical skill. Create your next opportunity.
This diploma connects practical computer use with an understanding of how digital systems are built. Learners develop documents, spreadsheets and presentations, use online services and organise information, then explore the foundations of hardware, networks and problem solving. The aim is to move from simply using a computer to working with it more purposefully.
Guided projects introduce the logic behind a program or web page and provide room to practise data handling, troubleshooting and clear communication. Students can bring together several tools in one small project, such as a report, calculation sheet and presentation. The campus curriculum defines the exact applications, programming topics and practical hours for the current course.
Practical learningCareer skillsBatticaloa
What you will explore
An overview of the learning areas. See the current course modules below for the curriculum entered by the campus.
Professional word processing and document layout
Spreadsheets, formulas, charts and data quality
Presentation planning and visual communication
Internet research, email and digital safety
Hardware and networking fundamentals
Programming logic and introductory coding
Integrated projects, troubleshooting and documentation
Course modules & learning hours
| Module | Learning topic | Theory hours | Practical hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| M01Maintain Files and Folders | Maintain Files and Folders | 6.00 | 0.00 |
| M02Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word | 12.00 | 0.00 |
| M03Microsoft Excel | Microsoft Excel | 18.00 | 0.00 |
| M04Microsoft Access | Microsoft Access | 12.00 | 0.00 |
| M05Microsoft PowerPoint | Microsoft PowerPoint | 9.00 | 0.00 |
| M06Internet and Email | Internet and Email | 9.00 | 0.00 |
| M07Computer Networking | Computer Networking | 12.00 | 0.00 |
| M08Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Photoshop | 18.00 | 0.00 |
| M09HTML and Web Design | HTML and Web Design | 18.00 | 0.00 |
| M10VB.NET Programming | VB.NET Programming | 18.00 | 0.00 |
| M11Monthly & Final Assessments | Monthly & Final Assessments | 12.00 | 0.00 |
| Recorded learning hours | 144.00 | 0.00 | |
Learning through practice
Guided exercises help you turn an explanation into a skill you can demonstrate.
- Create a coordinated report, spreadsheet and slide set
- Build a small introductory program or web exercise
- Investigate a common computer or application problem
- Present a digital project and explain the work process
Skills for your next step
Select suitable tools for common digital tasks
Apply basic logical problem solving
Produce and explain an organised set of project outputs
Career & self-employment pathways
Possible directions to explore with further practice and the requirements of the role. Employment or professional recognition is not guaranteed.
- Office and digital-support skill development
- Entry pathway to further computing studies
- Digital skills for enterprise and self-employment
Is this course right for you?
School leavers developing broad IT skills
Learners preparing for office or further computing study
Working learners strengthening digital independence
Discuss your current computer knowledge and learning goal with admissions so the campus can confirm the suitable starting level.
Your questions, answered
Does it go beyond basic typing?
The overview includes office applications, digital working methods and introductory computing and programming concepts.
Which programming language will be used?
The current curriculum and class plan identify the language and tools. Ask admissions for that information before enrolment.
Take the next step
Send an application request. Our campus team will contact you about availability, the timetable and enrolment.