Professional Certificate in Computing & Information Processing Level 1

Introduction

This course opens the gateway to beginners of the computing field. The course opens up with an introduction to computer accessories, their functions, usages, relative advantages and disadvantages of different computer systems for different applications. The learner will get a thorough knowledge and understanding of computer usage that covers a wide range of applications starting from home use, to the manufacturing industry and service industry such as banking. As the course progresses, things get a little bit complex whilst the course discusses some more advance concepts of computing such as programming, the use of different type of softwares and eventually their respective application. Therefore this course starts from a very low level to help the student to understand the basics of computing and ends to a professional level where now the student can start thinking about how computer systems are implemented and integrated in various fields. The student can be from any stream such as marketing, banking, science or computing itself. After the completing of this course, various possibilities open up for the certificate graduate who can now choose their field of specialization in computing such as programming, networking, many more.

Course Outline:

In order to be the awardee of the certificate course, the student is required to complete four modules of two months’ duration each so that the expected and recommended completion of the certificate level will be of ten months’ duration, full time. The number of credit hours fore each module is 20 which is equivalent to 200 hours. These consist of direct teaching, seminars, projects and much of self study.

  1. Information Processing
  2. Programming
  3. General Purpose Software
  4. Numeracy & Statistics
      

Programme Objectives

Part 1 provides an introduction to the subject, and is structured for those with no previous knowledge or experience of computing. Successful candidates will have attained a standard of computer literacy and numeracy which will enable them to either proceed to more advanced studies or take up careers as data entry clerks, trainee operators or junior trainee programmers.

Recommended Course Duration

Ten months of full-time study for each.

 Examination Grades

Grade A - Distinction                            75% and above

Grade B - Credit                                    60% to 74%

Grade C – Pass                                    43% to 59%

Grade D - Marginal Pass                    40% to 42%

Grade E - Marginal Fail                       37% to 39%

Grade F - Fail                                        36% and under

 

Status of Qualifications

Professional Vocational Certificate

Examinations

Externally set and marked by the Institute. Examinations are held in March, June, September and December each year. Candidates must be registered and paid-up Student Members of the Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.

Examination Closing Dates

Candidates entering for examinations must ensure that their completed examination entry forms and fees reach the Institute at least eight weeks before the date of the examinations. Examination timetables indicate the closing date for receipt of entries for each sitting.

Examination Results

These are normally distributed twelve weeks after each examination date.

Subject Exemptions

Students holding relevant recognized qualifications from other professional bodies may apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis.

 Entry Requirements

  • The ICM Business Studies Group Certificate
  • Cambridge  GCE O-level with good results
  • Nepal's SLC or any qualification equivalent to one of the above 

 Certification

On successful completion of Level 1 examinations, students are awarded the ICM Certificate in Professional Computing & Information Processing. On successful completion of Level 2 examinations students are awarded the ICM Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing.

 Continuing Education

The Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing is recognized by other professional examining bodies for subject and level exemption purposes. It may also be offered as an entrance qualification for degree studies (subject to examination grades obtained).

 Study Methods

Your Teaching Centre has been provided with a detailed syllabus and reading list for each subject area. Each subject syllabus clearly defines the areas that you will be required to cover for each subject and your examination questions will be based on the areas and topics detailed for each subject. It is important to ensure that you obtain a copy of each subject syllabus from your Teaching Centre.