This APIIT Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT) is designed to provide:

• 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.

Futher Studies:

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be eligible to progress into any of the following Diploma programmes offered at APU:

• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism of Software Engineering
• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Data Informatics
• Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Interactive Technology 
• Diploma in Business with Information Technology

Note: Students who have successfully completed the Certificate Programme may be allowed to transfer credits into the respective Diploma Programmes and as a result may be allowed to commence the Diploma directly from semester two.

Semester 2

• Introduction to Statistics
• Database Concepts
• Introduction to Multimedia Application
• English for Technologists
• Personal Skills
• Ethics at Workplace

Semester 1

• Basic Mathematics
• Fundamental IT Skills
• Youth Development
• Introduction to Managing Business
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Semester 3

• Fundamentals of Visual Programming
• Fundamentals of E-Business Applications
• Computer Networks
• Introduction to Computer Architecture
• Windows Configuration & Maintenance
• Web Design & Technology

*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.

• 1 Credit in any subject at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Mathematics, Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
• 1 Credits (Grade C & above) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics at IGCSE/O-Levels;
• 1 Credit (Grade B & above) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics at UEC;
• A qualification that APIIT accepts as equivalent to the above.

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