ICCS Study Schedule

Here is the current ICCS study schedule identifying when each module will run during the next 18 to 24 months. By reviewing the schedule it is possible to select the timing of modules to suit your particular circumstances and thereby plan to complete the programme at your own pace.

Candidates working on one module at a time can complete the course in around 18 months. If they work on two modules concurrently, the study time can sometimes be reduced to 8 months if the schedule permits.  

More than 2 exams will be permitted at one sitting if students are required to re-sit subjects which they have failed. 

ICCS Course modules :

CCC101 - Fundamental Concepts of Computing

(Current start dates are 16 July 2001, 11 Mar 2002 or 14 Oct 2002)

To give candidates a broad but secure foundation in the fundamental concepts of computing so that they will be able to make effective and knowledgeable judgements about the use of standard computer systems in business.

• Computer systems in a business environment

• Computer hardware

• Data and data structures

• Software

• Data Communications & the technology used

• Computer Security

• MS-DOS, Windows & Windows NT

• Trends and career prospects in IT

CEB102 - English for Business Communication

(Current start dates are 17 Sep 2001, 15 Apr 2002 or 16 Dec 2002)

To teach candidates how to use and adapt standard business English to suit the specific needs of the fields of computing and information technology. Also to bridge a candidate's level of English language to a standard where they would have the ability to cope with the level required on the International Diploma In Computer Studies.

• Introduction to Communication

• Narrative writing

• Description

• Processes

• Instruction & communicating with other students

• Communication and Information Technology

• Techniques for study relating to communication

CPC103 - PC Competence

(Current start date 17 Jun 2002)

To promote and encourage computer literacy and to ensure an understanding of best practices and the advantage of using a personal computer.

• Basic Concepts of Information Technology

• File Management

• Word Processing

• Spreadsheets

• Databases

• Presentations

• Network Services

CMC104 - Basic Mathematics for Computing

(Current start dates are 17 Dec 2001 or 15 Jul 2002)

To give candidates an understanding of the mathematical concepts underlying many computer-related processes and developments, and to encourage them to understand how to apply mathematical skills to common problems.

• Arithmetic procedures

• Fractions & percentages

• Simple algebraic techniques

• Number base systems

• Sort and manipulate data

• Plot and draw a variety of graphs

• Select appropriate data types or data structures and operate on them

• Simple boolean logic

CPD105 - Introduction to Programming and Databases

(Current start dates are 17 Dec 2001 or 16 Sep 2002)

To give candidates an understanding of the fundamental concepts of computer programming and the use of databases. Candidates should also gain skills in the use of structured programme design techniques, and be able to create and use simple databases.

• Basic concepts of programming

• Different types of programming languages

• Structured deign methods

• Pseudo-code

• Basic concepts of databases

• Different types of databases

• Query languages

• Construct a database for a given simple scenario