This six month certificate level course offered by the National Computing Centre (NCC) is aimed at those looking for a foundation course in Information Technology. The course has been written with no required prerequisites. It is suitable for anyone from a school leaver to a mature adult looking for a career change. Candidates are introduced to a broad range of topics relating to the use of Information Technology in business.

The objectives of the course are to develop well trained people with effective, practical business oriented IT skills, capable of making a real contribution in the workplace. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to progress to the NCC International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS). The course establishes an international standard of high quality training, recognised and valued around the world.

Flexibility :

It is possible to complete the ICCS within 12 months however you are permitted a maximum of 3 years from the date of your initial registration onto the programme. It is recommended that you review the study schedule which identifies when each module will run during the following 18 to 24 month period. By considering the schedule it is possible to select the timing of modules to suit your particular circumstances and thereby plan to complete the programme at your own pace. You can then request your preferred study schedule when you register to join the programme.  

Advancement :

ICCS is an entry-level course to the NCC's International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS).

Some basic information about the course administration :

• Once you have been accepted and registered, you will be sent a study guide with specific information about your course together with personal Log-in and User ID passwords which are activated 24-48 hours after they are issued to you. With these passwords you will then have access to the study material through the Internet.
• Times are published on the cyber classroom for live on-line chat sessions with the course tutor / facilitator and fellow students. There are at least 3 chat sessions for each module, each session being approximately 90 minutes. Participation is not compulsory but highly recommended. If you miss one, you can catch up by reading the chat log which can be viewed at any time.
• The study material for each module is available through the eCampus web site for approximately six weeks from the start date published in the study schedule.
• For each module you should expect to spend an average of 15 hours on-line during which you can download the study material and participate in the live discussions. You can study the material off-line at your own pace and at times which are convenient to you. In addition to the time on-line, you should expect to spend around 20 to 40 hours per module offline working through the study material and exercises. The Study hours will depend on your background.
• If textbooks are being used for particular modules, they will be sent to you by courier.