How will the Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking help my career?

The Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking will benefit your career by:

• Enrolling in: the Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking course offers numerous benefits to students seeking a career in the IT and networking industry. As a 120 credits qualification accredited by QUALIFI , this course provides a comprehensive education and hands-on training in key areas of networking. Upon completion, students can expect to gain a competitive edge in the job market and enhance their career prospects.
• Industry-recognised qualification: accredited by QUALIFI
• Flexible online: learning that fits around your schedule
• Practical skills: development applicable to real-world scenarios
• Comprehensive curriculum: covering networking fundamentals, C#.NET programming, and system administration
• Enhanced career: prospects in IT and networking roles, including network security, routing and switching, and network design
• Expertise in: in-demand skills to stay competitive in the ever-evolving IT industry

If "How will the Level 5 Diploma in IT – Networking help my career?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) is the right next move.

• Align the credit value with any top-up, MBA, or professional route you already have in mind.
• Online delivery suits careers that cannot pause for campus study — materials and assessments stay in the LSBR portal.
• Check that QUALIFI recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
• Map the Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) outcomes to the role title or promotion you want in the next 12–24 months.

Core modules and themes from the Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology (Networking):

• Technopreneurship — This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to establish a new techno business. It includes understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs, planning, marketing and finance.
• Network Security — This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of network security issues in a networked environment and the process of preventing and detection common security incidents. The unit covers authentication; attacks and malicious codes; the security of remote access; email and web security; the security of directory and file transfer services; storage media; network security; intrusion detection; physical and security and disaster recovery.
• C#.NET Programming — This unit aims to provide learners with the basic concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. This will enable learners to understand how to create dynamic web pages using server side programming techniques. The unit covers component-based programming and how to access records in relational databases. Successful achievement of this unit will enable learners to create their own web applications and make them available on the internet.
• System Administration — This unit aims to provide the knowledge needed to administer a system in Linux and Windows. Topics covered include user and group management; file system management; task automation; shell scripting; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers; mail servers; domain name servers; files and printers sharing; basic utilities and tools; application management; registry; local and group policies; backup policies; restore policies and performance tuning.
• Network Routing and Switching — This unit aims to deliver the knowledge needed to carry out switching and the knowledge and skills needed to carry out routing – how to set up and configure a router and switches to interconnect a multi area network. The unit covers computer networks routing and switching including Router Information Protocol (RIP); Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Network Design and Administration — This unit aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to enable learners to design a network i.e. how to scale and connect different networks to form an effective inter-connecting network. It covers hierarchical network design; gathering network requirements; identifying network performance issues.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 5 qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
• Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification OR
• learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers OR
• work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but No formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.