Level 3 diplomas in IT, Data and Cyber Security
Computing at Level 3 divides into three directions here: a general information technology grounding, cyber security, and data science. The 60-credit diplomas are self-contained introductions; the 180-credit Extended Diplomas add academic English, study skills and a much longer unit list for people who know they want a Level 4 computing diploma next. No programme in this group carries UCAS Tariff points. If you hold a BTEC in IT already, run it through the calculator before assuming you need one of these.
Every diploma here is delivered, assessed and certified by London School of Planning and Management (LSPM), the approved centre. This site is LSPM's independent recruitment agent and is paid by LSPM on enrolment.
The programmes
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Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations
Cyber security treated as a management problem as much as a technical one. Six units from threat and risk through incident response to data protection law, at 60 credits, for people who want the Level 4 cyber route or a better understanding of the risks in their own workplace.
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Level 3 Diploma in Data Science
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Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology
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Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT and Cyber Security
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Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT and Data Science
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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
Sixty credits, six units, one term each in LSPM's schedule: systems, coding and websites, networks, mobile, cyber security and social media for business. A compact grounding for anyone who wants a Level 4 computing diploma next.
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Points, and the lack of them
None of the it, data and cyber security diplomas listed above has a UCAS Tariff value. If you already hold a scored qualification in a related subject, such as a BTEC National, add it up with the calculator before deciding you need one of these. If you have no points, or not enough, the diplomas are a regulated route to a Level 4 diploma in it, data and cyber security or a related subject at LSPM.
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