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Official programme of record · SWY-11

Professional Certificate in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) & Computing Education

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Total learning hours
680 h
Scheduled class / seminar
224 h
Guided study, lab & research
456 h
Credits
45 ECTS

Each lesson is a 2-hour class; each unit adds guided study and laboratory hours to reach its published total. Programme version 2026.10 · fingerprint 3EF026B8D9891594

Graded courses on the transcript · 10
CodeCourseHoursECTS
SWY-11-U1.1Advanced Computer Architecture & Logic704.5
SWY-11-U1.2Operating Systems & Software Engineering704.5
SWY-11-U2.1Information Systems & Productivity Tools704.5
SWY-11-U2.2Emerging Technologies & Ethics704.5
SWY-11-U3.1Algorithms, Logic & Programming805.5
SWY-11-U3.2Database Design & Web Authoring805.5
SWY-11-U4.1Networking Fundamentals & Infrastructure704.5
SWY-11-U4.2Internet Services & Cybersecurity704.5
SWY-11-U5.1Project Management & Entrepreneurship503.5
SWY-11-U5.2Final Capstone — Integrated ICT Solution503.5
M1 Computing Systems & Components · Months 1–2 · 140 h

Understand hardware architecture, OS internals and software classification at engineering depth — to troubleshoot labs and explain abstract concepts concretely.

Anchor: UNESCO ICT-CFT · Hardware & OS strand · 76 baseline hours

Unit 1.1Advanced Computer Architecture & Logic28 h class + 42 h study = 70 h · 14 lessons
  1. 1.1.1Evolution of Computing — Vacuum tubes → AI / quantum. Generation-by-generation comparison.2h
  2. 1.1.2Data Representation — Binary, octal, hex conversion. Two's complement. IEEE 754 floating point.2h
  3. 1.1.3Digital Logic Gates — AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR. Truth tables. Boolean algebra & De Morgan.2h
  4. 1.1.4Combinational Circuits — Adders, multiplexers, decoders. Building a simple ALU in Logisim.2h
  5. 1.1.5Sequential Circuits — Flip-flops (SR, JK, D, T), registers, counters, clock signals.2h
  6. 1.1.6CPU Internals — Fetch–decode–execute. Registers (PC, IR, MAR, MDR, ACC). Interrupts vs polling.2h
  7. 1.1.7Processor Architectures — CISC vs RISC. Flynn's taxonomy. Parallel vs distributed computing.2h
  8. 1.1.8Memory Hierarchy — Cache L1/L2/L3. SRAM vs DRAM. SIMM/DIMM. ROM types.2h
  9. 1.1.9Storage Systems — HDD mechanics, SSD NAND/TRIM, optical media physics.2h
  10. 1.1.10Input/Output Devices — MICR, OCR, OMR, barcode, biometrics, assistive tech.2h
  11. 1.1.11Lab — PC Disassembly — Identify components, upgrade RAM/HDD, troubleshoot POST errors.2h
  12. 1.1.12Lab — Logic Circuits — Build on breadboard / simulator, verify Boolean expressions.2h
  13. 1.1.13Lab — Binary Arithmetic — Hand calculations verified with Python / C.2h
  14. 1.1.14Assessment — Technical exam on architecture and logic.2h
Unit 1.2Operating Systems & Software Engineering24 h class + 46 h study = 70 h · 12 lessons
  1. 1.2.1OS Evolution — Batch, multiprogramming, time-sharing, real-time, network OS.2h
  2. 1.2.2OS Functions — Process, memory, file and device management.2h
  3. 1.2.3Scheduling Algorithms — FCFS, SJF, Round Robin, Priority. Manual schedule simulation.2h
  4. 1.2.4File Systems — FAT16/32, NTFS, ext4. Inodes, clusters, fragmentation.2h
  5. 1.2.5User Interfaces — CLI (DOS, bash) vs GUI. Command-line mastery.2h
  6. 1.2.6Software Classification — System vs application. Proprietary, open source, freeware, bespoke.2h
  7. 1.2.7Licensing & Copyright — IP, plagiarism, Creative Commons, GDPR / data protection.2h
  8. 1.2.8Malware & Security — Viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware. AV, firewalls, encryption basics.2h
  9. 1.2.9Lab — Dual-Boot Install — Windows + Linux. Partitions. CLI file management.2h
  10. 1.2.10Lab — Malware Triage — Safe scan, quarantine, removal. Firewall rule configuration.2h
  11. 1.2.11Lab — Compression — Compress / decompress, calculate compression ratios.2h
  12. 1.2.12Assessment — Practical OS configuration and security audit.2h
M2 Impacting Society with Digital Technology · Months 3–4 · 140 h

Master information systems, AI, robotics and ethics to guide students through the societal role of IT.

Anchor: UNESCO ICT-CFT · Digital Citizenship strand · 80 baseline hours

Unit 2.1Information Systems & Productivity Tools20 h class + 50 h study = 70 h · 10 lessons
  1. 2.1.1System Concepts — Input, process, output, feedback, boundary, environment.2h
  2. 2.1.2IS Types — TPS, MIS, DSS, EIS, GIS, HIS, LIS — local case studies.2h
  3. 2.1.3Data Flow Diagrams — Context, level 0, level 1. DFD for a school library.2h
  4. 2.1.4Advanced Word Processing — Mail merge, TOC, styles, templates, collaboration.2h
  5. 2.1.5Advanced Spreadsheets — Pivots, VLOOKUP, nested IF, statistics, what-if analysis.2h
  6. 2.1.6Database Basics for Teachers — Access / Base. Tables, queries, forms, reports, relations.2h
  7. 2.1.7Presentation Design — Storyboard, animation, multimedia, public speaking.2h
  8. 2.1.8Lab — School Mgmt System — Build in Excel / Access. Auto-generate report cards.2h
  9. 2.1.9Lab — Business Plan — Mail merge + financial projections.2h
  10. 2.1.10Assessment — IS design project for a local business.2h
Unit 2.2Emerging Technologies & Ethics20 h class + 50 h study = 70 h · 10 lessons
  1. 2.2.1Artificial Intelligence — Expert systems, neural nets, NLP, ML in health / finance / agriculture.2h
  2. 2.2.2Robotics — Sensors, actuators, controllers. Industrial vs service. Arduino / Lego.2h
  3. 2.2.3Simulation & Modeling — Weather, flight, traffic. VR vs AR.2h
  4. 2.2.4Multimedia Production — Photoshop / GIMP, Audacity, Premiere / DaVinci.2h
  5. 2.2.5Digital Ethics — Cyberbullying, footprint, netiquette, copyright, cybercrime law.2h
  6. 2.2.6Green Computing — E-waste, energy efficiency, recycling protocols.2h
  7. 2.2.7Lab — Train an AI Model — Teachable Machine for image recognition.2h
  8. 2.2.8Lab — Maze Robot — Program a robot to navigate a maze.2h
  9. 2.2.9Lab — Educational Video — 2-minute video with voiceover and graphics.2h
  10. 2.2.10Assessment — Ethical debate + multimedia portfolio.2h
M3 Building ICT Systems · Months 5–6 · 160 h

Become a proficient programmer and database designer to teach coding, algorithms and the SDLC effectively.

Anchor: CSTA K–12 · Computing Systems & Networks · 116 baseline hours

Unit 3.1Algorithms, Logic & Programming22 h class + 58 h study = 80 h · 11 lessons
  1. 3.1.1Algorithm Design — Characteristics, pseudocode standards, flowchart symbols.2h
  2. 3.1.2Control Structures — Sequence, selection, iteration. Trace tables.2h
  3. 3.1.3Data Structures — Arrays (1D/2D), records, stacks, queues, linked lists in Python / C.2h
  4. 3.1.4Sorting & Searching — Bubble, selection, insertion, merge, quick. Linear vs binary. Complexity.2h
  5. 3.1.5Programming Paradigms — Procedural, OOP, functional.2h
  6. 3.1.6SDLC — Waterfall, spiral, agile, prototyping. Requirements gathering.2h
  7. 3.1.7Testing & Debugging — Unit, integration. Syntax vs logic vs runtime errors.2h
  8. 3.1.8Lab — Real-World Algorithms — Bank ATM logic, etc.2h
  9. 3.1.9Lab — Visual Sorting — Implement sorting algorithms visually in Python.2h
  10. 3.1.10Lab — CRUD App — Full CRUD application in Python / Java.2h
  11. 3.1.11Assessment — Programming contest + code review.2h
Unit 3.2Database Design & Web Authoring16 h class + 64 h study = 80 h · 8 lessons
  1. 3.2.1Database Models — Hierarchical, network, relational, OO. ER diagrams.2h
  2. 3.2.2Normalization — 1NF → BCNF. Eliminating redundancy and anomalies.2h
  3. 3.2.3SQL Mastery — DDL, DML, DQL — joins, group by, having.2h
  4. 3.2.4Web Technologies — HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox / Grid), JS DOM.2h
  5. 3.2.5Dynamic Web — PHP / Python backend, MySQL, forms, sessions.2h
  6. 3.2.6Lab — Hospital DB — Normalized design + complex SQL queries.2h
  7. 3.2.7Lab — Dynamic Site — Login, DB connectivity, admin panel.2h
  8. 3.2.8Assessment — Full-stack mini-project (DB + web interface).2h
M4 Communication, Networking & Security · Months 7–8 · 140 h

Configure networks, troubleshoot connectivity and secure systems — well enough to teach networking with confidence.

Anchor: CSTA K–12 · Networks & Cybersecurity · 77 baseline hours

Unit 4.1Networking Fundamentals & Infrastructure18 h class + 52 h study = 70 h · 9 lessons
  1. 4.1.1Network Types & Topologies — PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN, CAN. Bus, star, ring, mesh, tree, hybrid.2h
  2. 4.1.2Transmission Media — UTP / STP, coax, fiber, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microwave.2h
  3. 4.1.3OSI & TCP/IP Models — 7 layers in detail. Protocol stacks.2h
  4. 4.1.4IP Addressing — IPv4 classes, VLSM, CIDR, public vs private. IPv6 basics.2h
  5. 4.1.5Network Devices — Hub, switch, router, bridge, gateway, modem, NIC.2h
  6. 4.1.6Protocols — HTTP(S), FTP, SMTP, POP3, IMAP, DNS, DHCP, TCP, UDP.2h
  7. 4.1.7Lab — Packet Tracer — Design LANs with VLANs, configure static routing.2h
  8. 4.1.8Lab — Subnetting Drills — Configure Wi-Fi routers with WPA2 / WPA3.2h
  9. 4.1.9Assessment — Network design and configuration exam.2h
Unit 4.2Internet Services & Cybersecurity16 h class + 54 h study = 70 h · 8 lessons
  1. 4.2.1Internet History & Governance — ARPANET, ISPs, ICANN, W3C.2h
  2. 4.2.2Web Services — Cloud (IaaS / PaaS / SaaS), e-commerce, e-government, telemedicine.2h
  3. 4.2.3Cyber Threats — Phishing, social engineering, DDoS, MITM, SQLi.2h
  4. 4.2.4Security Measures — Encryption, signatures, certificates, firewalls, IDS / IPS.2h
  5. 4.2.5Data Integrity — Parity bits, checksums, CRC, input validation.2h
  6. 4.2.6Lab — Secure Web Server — Apache / Nginx with SSL / TLS.2h
  7. 4.2.7Lab — Ethical Hacking — Simulate attacks and defend (lab environment).2h
  8. 4.2.8Assessment — Security audit and pentest report.2h
M5 Practical Problem Solving & Capstone · Month 9 · 100 h

Integrate all skills to solve complex real-world problems and manage ICT projects end-to-end.

Anchor: ISTE Educator · Designer & Facilitator strand · 77 baseline hours

Unit 5.1Project Management & Entrepreneurship10 h class + 40 h study = 50 h · 5 lessons
  1. 5.1.1Project Management — Scope, time, cost, quality. Gantt, PERT, CPM.2h
  2. 5.1.2Entrepreneurship — Business plans, market research, SWOT, funding.2h
  3. 5.1.3ICT in Business — ERP, CRM, SCM. International tech-startup case studies across emerging markets.2h
  4. 5.1.4Lab — Deployment Project — Manage a large ICT deployment in MS Project / GanttPro.2h
  5. 5.1.5Lab — Local Business Plan — Develop a business plan for an ICT solution to a local problem.2h
Unit 5.2Final Capstone — Integrated ICT Solution50 h class + 0 h study = 50 h · 7 lessons
  1. 5.2.1Hardware Spec & Procurement Plan — Itemized BOM, vendor analysis, total cost of ownership.8h
  2. 5.2.2Network Design & Security Policy — Topology, addressing, access control, written policy.8h
  3. 5.2.3Database Design & Normalization — ER model → normalized schema → seed data.8h
  4. 5.2.4Software Development — Web or desktop application implementing the workflow.10h
  5. 5.2.5User Manual & Training Material — End-user docs and a short training deck or video.6h
  6. 5.2.6Project Documentation — Gantt / PERT, risk register, decision log.6h
  7. 5.2.7Defense — Oral presentation before a panel of expert examiners.4h
Assessment weighting (every course)
  • • Written examination — 30% of the course mark
  • • Laboratory / practical portfolio — 40% of the course mark
  • • Project defence — 20% of the course mark
  • • Professional conduct & participation — 10% of the course mark