NCFE Level 4 Diploma in Computing and Systems Development

What you'll be able to do

• Carry out a sustained exploration of 2D mark making techniques using software tools.
• Develop the potential of images using digital techniques.
• Carry out a sustained exploration of 3D modelling software.
• Present outcomes creatively and effectively, using time-based presentation software.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how 3D computer modelling and animation techniques are applied in various commercial contexts.
• Create a complex 3D scene, incorporating various elements and considerations.
• Create a detailed and accurate 3D model within a scene, demonstrating technical proficiency.
• Produce 3D animations that effectively meet the requirements of a given creative brief.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the structure and aims of business organisations, including different types of ownership and management styles.
• Understand the impact of e-Commerce on business operations, marketing, and customer service.
• Design e-Commerce solutions that meet the needs of a specific business and its customers.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of Routing Services, including routing protocols and network topologies
• Implement an EIGRP-Based Solution, including configuration and troubleshooting
• Implement an OSPF-based Solution, including configuration and troubleshooting
• Understand the manipulation of Routing Updates, including route filtering and redistribution
• Understand path control mechanisms, including policy-based routing and traffic shaping
• Implement a BGP solution for ISP connectivity, including configuration and troubleshooting
• Implement Routing Facilities for Branch Offices and Mobile Workers, including VPNs and remote access
• Implement IPv6 in an Enterprise Network, including addressing and routing

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the analysis process for an Enterprise Campus Architecture
• Implement VLANs in Campus Networks according to best practises
• Implement Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent network loops
• Implement inter-VLAN Routing to enable communication between VLANs
• Understand High Availability and Redundancy mechanisms in a Campus Network
• Understand Campus Infrastructure Security measures to protect the network
• Understand the preparation steps required for a Campus Infrastructure to support Advanced Services

What you'll be able to do

• Plan maintenance schedules for complex enterprise networks.
• Understand troubleshooting processes for complex enterprise networks, including systematic approaches and methodologies.
• Implement maintenance and troubleshooting tools and applications effectively.
• Maintain and troubleshoot campus switched solutions, identifying and resolving issues related to network switches.
• Maintain and troubleshoot routing solutions, ensuring proper network routing and connectivity.
• Maintain and troubleshoot addressing services, such as DHCP and DNS, to ensure proper IP address allocation and name resolution.
• Maintain and troubleshoot network performance issues on converged networks, addressing problems related to bandwidth, latency, and packet loss.
• Maintain and troubleshoot network security implementations, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and VPNs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot integrated, complex enterprise networks, addressing issues that span multiple network domains and technologies.

What you'll be able to do

• Design a network infrastructure that meets specified requirements, considering factors such as scalability, security, and performance.
• Implement a prototype network based on the designed infrastructure, configuring network devices and services.
• Maintain a prototype network, performing tasks such as troubleshooting, monitoring, and applying updates.

What you'll be able to do

• Configure a switched infrastructure, including VLANs, spanning tree protocol, and other relevant technologies.
• Test and troubleshoot a routed and switched infrastructure, identifying and resolving network connectivity issues.
• Understand traffic filtering and implement a solution to manage network traffic based on defined criteria.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the diverse types of network systems and devices in common use within home and small business environments.
• Understand how different network technologies operate and communicate with each other.
• Understand basic network security principles and their impact on the user experience.
• Configure cross-network communication between different devices and systems.
• Troubleshoot issues related to cross-network communication.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and understand the purpose and operation of different routing protocols
• Configure a router to communicate effectively with a Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure
• Test and troubleshoot a network system to identify and resolve connectivity issues
• Implement address management strategies to ensure efficient network operation

What you'll be able to do

• Implement a Wide Area Network (WAN) according to given specifications.
• Test a WAN implementation to ensure it meets performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot a WAN implementation to identify and resolve issues.
• Plan security measures for a WAN to protect against unauthorised access and data breaches.
• Evaluate the performance and security of a WAN.
• Implement security technologies to protect a WAN.
• Implement network address management technologies within a WAN environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Configure a switched and trunked VLAN infrastructure to segment network traffic.
• Test and troubleshoot a VLAN infrastructure to ensure proper network functionality.
• Enable a VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) client/server structure to operate and manage a Local Area Network (LAN) efficiently.
• Understand the operation of wireless systems, including standards, security protocols, and deployment considerations.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the diverse types of network systems and devices in common use, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Know how different network technologies operate and communicate, such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and TCP/IP.
• Understand the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model and the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) suite and their relationship to the operation of network systems.
• Configure a workstation for connection to a network, including setting IP addresses, subnet masks, and default gateways.
• Design a sub-network scheme, including assigning IP addresses and configuring network devices.
• Recommend improvements to an existing network infrastructure based on performance, security, and scalability considerations.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and understand different routing protocols, including their characteristics and functionalities.
• Configure a router to communicate with a WAN infrastructure, establishing connectivity and enabling data transmission.
• Test a network system to identify faults in communication.
• Troubleshoot a network system to identify faults in communication.
• Test a network system to identify quality of communication.
• Troubleshoot a network system to identify quality of communication.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of managing computer systems, including hardware, software, and network components
• Manage the support of operating systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, and understand security requirements
• Maintain a networked system, including monitoring performance, resolving issues, and implementing security measures

What you'll be able to do

• Know the installation procedure for Linux-based systems.
• Manage Linux-based clients, including user accounts and software installations.
• Configure system settings, network services and access rights on Linux systems.
• Implement security options to protect Linux systems from unauthorised access.
• Complete documentation relating to Linux system configurations and procedures.
• Know the hardware that relates to typical Linux client and server systems, including their functions and compatibility.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different types of network media, including copper cables, fibre optic cables, and wireless technologies, and their characteristics
• Understand various network topologies, including bus, star, ring, and mesh, and their advantages and disadvantages
• Understand network protocols, including TCP/IP, HTTP, and DNS, and their functions in network communication
• Understand network standards, including IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) and IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), and their specifications
• Understand network implementation, including configuring network devices, setting up network services, and troubleshooting network problems
• Carry out network support tasks, including diagnosing network issues, resolving connectivity problems, and providing user assistance

What you'll be able to do

• Understand general security concepts, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Recognise and understand communication security protocols and methods used to protect data in transit.
• Understand and differentiate infrastructure security components, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.
• Understand and apply the basics of cryptography, including encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.
• Understand and apply the basics of cryptography, including encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.
• Understand operational and organisational security measures, including policies, procedures, and training.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key components of general server hardware.
• Install a server according to specified requirements.
• Configure a server to meet defined operational needs.
• Upgrade a server, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
• Proactively maintain a server to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Protect the server environment from potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Troubleshoot and identify server problems efficiently and accurately.
• Know and understand the organisation's disaster recovery plan for servers.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key concepts and processes involved in computer games development, including game design principles, programming techniques, and art asset creation.
• Design computer games, considering factors such as gameplay mechanics, user interface, and target audience.
• Develop computer games using appropriate software tools and programming languages, integrating game assets and implementing game logic.
• Test and document computer games to ensure functionality, usability, and stability.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the function of different components within computer systems
• Design computer systems to meet specific requirements
• Build and configure computer systems according to design specifications
• Undertake routine maintenance on computer systems to ensure optimal performance and longevity

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how different types of data, such as text, numbers, images, and audio, can be represented within computer systems using various encoding schemes.
• Understand the functions and interrelationships of key computer system components, including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.
• Understand the fundamental principles of processor operations, including instruction fetching, decoding, and execution.

What you'll be able to do

• Configure Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory to ensure proper name resolution and functionality.
• Configure the Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, sites, and replication.
• Configure additional Active Directory server roles, such as DHCP and Certificate Services, to extend functionality.
• Create and maintain Active Directory objects, including users, groups, and computers, according to organisational policies.
• Maintain the Active Directory environment, including monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and applying updates.
• Configure Active Directory Certificate Services to enable secure communication and authentication.

What you'll be able to do

• Configure IP addressing and related services on a Windows Server 2008 network.
• Configure name resolution services, such as DNS, on a Windows Server 2008 network.
• Configure network access policies and security settings on a Windows Server 2008 network.
• Configure file and print services on a Windows Server 2008 network.
• Monitor and manage a Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure, identifying and resolving issues.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand data models and database technologies, including relational, NoSQL, and object-oriented databases
• Design and implement relational database systems, including creating tables, defining relationships, and implementing constraints
• Use data manipulation and querying tools, such as SQL, to retrieve, update, and analyse data
• Test and document relational database systems to ensure their integrity and performance

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental concepts of data structures and algorithms, including their properties, advantages, and disadvantages.
• Implement data structures and algorithms using appropriate programming techniques and data types.
• Understand how strings are structured and processed, including string manipulation techniques and algorithms.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand databases and data management systems, including their purpose, structure, and functionality.
• Understand database design techniques, including data modelling, normalisation, and schema design.
• Design, create and document databases, using appropriate tools and techniques.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 upgrades and migrations, taking into account existing infrastructure and business requirements
• Plan for high availability implementation in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, considering different availability options
• Plan the Exchange topology deployment, including server roles and site design
• Plan messaging security and compliance implementation, incorporating anti-spam, anti-virus, and data loss prevention measures
• Plan for messaging environment maintenance, including patching, backups, and disaster recovery

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact of small office home office (SOHO) networks on business operations and user experience
• Design small office home office (SOHO) networks that meet specific requirements and constraints
• Implement small office home office (SOHO) networks according to industry best practises and security standards
• Support small office home office (SOHO) networks, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades

What you'll be able to do

• Design a database strategy that aligns with business requirements.
• Design database tables, considering data types, relationships, and normalisation.
• Design programming objects, such as stored procedures and functions, for data manipulation.
• Design a transaction and concurrency strategy to ensure data integrity.
• Design an XML strategy for data storage and exchange.
• Design queries for optimal performance, considering indexing and query optimisation techniques.
• Design a database for optimal performance, considering factors such as storage, memory, and network bandwidth.

What you'll be able to do

• Design and plan messaging services, considering factors such as user needs, security requirements, and scalability.
• Design and plan server high availability solutions to ensure continuous messaging service operation in the event of hardware or software failures.
• Design and plan coexistence and migration strategies for transitioning to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 from previous versions or other messaging platforms.
• Define policies and security procedures to protect the messaging environment from threats and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

What you'll be able to do

• Validate an application design against given specifications to ensure it meets the required functionality and performance criteria.
• Plan data management strategies for the application, considering data storage, retrieval, and security requirements.
• Plan a user interaction and presentation strategy to ensure a user-friendly and effective interface.
• Design security implementation measures to protect the application and its data from unauthorised access and cyber threats.
• Plan application deployment and maintenance procedures to ensure smooth installation, updates, and ongoing support.
• Design the application architecture, considering scalability, maintainability, and performance requirements.
• Design the application to ensure optimised performance, considering factors such as resource utilisation and response times.

What you'll be able to do

• Design a SQL Server Instance and a Database Solution to meet specific business requirements.
• Design a Database Server Security Solution to protect data and prevent unauthorised access.
• Design a Database Solution for High Availability to ensure continuous operation in the event of failures.
• Design a Backup and Recovery Solution to protect against data loss and enable quick restoration.
• Design a Monitoring Strategy to track performance and identify potential issues.
• Design a Strategy to Maintain and Manage Databases, including tasks such as indexing and defragmentation.
• Design a Strategy for Data Distribution to optimise performance and scalability.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact of digital forensics on social and commercial environments, including legal, ethical, and privacy considerations.
• Understand the principles of evidence gathering in digital forensics, including chain of custody, data acquisition, and preservation techniques.
• Plan and implement digital forensics investigations, following established procedures and best practices.
• Analyse the outcomes of digital forensics investigations, interpret findings, and prepare reports.

What you'll be able to do

• Create digital images for specific purposes, considering factors such as resolution, file format, and colour depth.
• Process digital images using appropriate software tools and techniques.
• Manipulate digital images to meet specific requirements, such as adjusting brightness, contrast, and colour balance.
• Understand the various uses of digital images in different contexts, including web design, print media, and multimedia applications.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the scope and potential of digital media within the field of art and design.
• Apply and utilise relevant software applications within a chosen specialist pathway.
• Exploit the potential of software applications creatively and effectively to produce art and design outcomes.
• Present design work effectively using appropriate digital applications.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of distributed computing, including concepts such as concurrency, communication, and fault tolerance.
• Design distributed software applications that meet specified requirements, considering factors such as scalability, performance, and security.
• Implement distributed software applications using appropriate technologies and frameworks.
• Test distributed software applications to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance across distributed environments.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand emerging technologies, including their characteristics, capabilities, and applications.
• Understand the impact of emerging technologies on society, including economic, social, and cultural implications.
• Conduct research into emerging technologies, using appropriate methodologies and resources.
• Understand the ethical implications of emerging technologies, including privacy, security, and bias.

What you'll be able to do

• Take responsibility for own personal and professional development, identifying areas for growth and improvement.
• Demonstrate acquired interpersonal and transferable skills in a professional context.
• Understand the dynamics of working with others in a team environment, including communication and collaboration.
• Develop strategies for problem solving, using analytical and critical thinking skills.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the core principles of event driven programming, including event handling, event loops, and asynchronous programming.
• Design event driven programming solutions that meet specified requirements, considering factors such as user interface design and event handling mechanisms.
• Implement event driven programming solutions using appropriate programming languages and frameworks.
• Test and document event driven programming solutions to ensure functionality, reliability, and maintainability.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand recent developments in human computer interaction (HCI) and their practical application in various contexts.
• Understand the key issues and considerations related to a chosen human computer interface, including usability, accessibility, and user experience.
• Develop a human computer interface that meets specified requirements, applying HCI principles and best practises.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various risks to IT security within an organisation
• Understand the mechanisms that can be used to control organisational IT security
• Manage organisational security through the implementation of appropriate security measures

What you'll be able to do

• Understand user problems related to IT systems and applications.
• Provide user support, including troubleshooting, guidance, and training.
• Create user support programmes, including documentation, FAQs, and online resources.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the commercial impact and potential benefits of IT virtualisation for organisations.
• Design virtualisation deployments that meet specific business needs and technical requirements.
• Implement virtualisation deployments using appropriate virtualisation technologies and tools.
• Manage virtualisation environments to ensure optimal performance, security, and resource utilisation.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand information needs within different functional areas of organisations, such as finance, marketing, and operations.
• Compare different types of information systems, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses.
• Use information systems to produce management information, supporting decision-making processes.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand fundamental Internet technologies, including protocols, addressing, and security mechanisms
• Understand different Internet server architectures, including web servers, mail servers, and DNS servers
• Implement Internet servers and services, including configuration, security hardening, and performance optimisation
• Manage Internet servers and services, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of knowledge-based systems.
• Design knowledge-based applications to meet specific requirements.
• Develop functional knowledge-based applications using appropriate tools and techniques.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact of various Local Area Networking (LAN) technologies on network performance and functionality.
• Design LAN infrastructures that meet specific organisational needs and requirements.
• Implement LAN infrastructures according to the design specifications.
• Manage LAN infrastructures to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand principles of staff management within an IT context, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Use software management tools to monitor, control, and optimise IT systems and resources.
• Participate in strategic planning for IT, contributing to the development of IT strategies and policies.
• Understand current developments in information technology and their potential impact on organisations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and control
• Plan a project in terms of organisation and people, including defining roles and responsibilities, and creating a project schedule
• Manage project processes and procedures, including risk management, change management, and quality assurance

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the core mathematical skills required for software engineers, including relevant theories and principles.
• Understand the application of algebraic concepts in software development, including their practical uses.
• Apply the fundamentals of formal methods to software development processes.
• Apply statistical techniques to analyse data relevant to software development projects.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the use of existing multimedia products and their applications.
• Know the importance of design discipline in multimedia production.
• Apply design disciplines to a multimedia production project.
• Present a refined multimedia product prototype that meets specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how multimedia is used to meet business objectives
• Design multimedia products to meet a specific business need
• Develop multimedia products
• Present multimedia products
• Review multimedia products

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles underpinning network operating systems.
• Plan the implementation of network operating systems, considering factors such as security, performance, and scalability.
• Implement network operating systems according to the planned design and specifications.
• Manage network operating systems, including user administration, resource allocation, and system monitoring.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact on the social and commercial environment of effective network security design.
• Design network security solutions to mitigate identified risks.
• Implement network security solutions using appropriate technologies and configurations.
• Manage network security solutions to ensure ongoing protection and resilience.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles that underpin effective network infrastructure management.
• Design complex network infrastructure systems that meet specified requirements.
• Implement complex network infrastructure systems according to the design specifications.
• Test complex network infrastructure systems to ensure they function correctly and meet performance criteria.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand fundamental networking principles, including network topologies, protocols, and addressing schemes
• Understand the function and characteristics of various networking components, such as routers, switches, and firewalls
• Design networked systems that meet specific performance, security, and scalability requirements
• Implement and support networked systems, including configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles underpinning object oriented programming methodologies.
• Design object oriented programming solutions that meet specified requirements.
• Implement object oriented programming solutions using appropriate programming languages and techniques.
• Test and document object oriented programming solutions to ensure quality and maintainability.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how application software can support and enhance various business processes
• Design and implement effective office solutions using appropriate software
• Demonstrate that business processes have been enhanced or improved through the implementation of office solutions

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the context of database systems and the importance of effective data design
• Design an entity relationship diagram (ERD) to model data requirements
• Create a normalised data structure to ensure data integrity and efficiency

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose and application of various SQL functions within database management systems.
• Construct Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements to manage data within a database.
• Construct Data Definition Language (DDL) statements to define and modify the structure of a database.
• Construct data views to present data in a specific format or for specific users.
• Manage database integrity through the implementation of constraints and validation rules.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand PL/SQL principles, including syntax, data types, and control structures
• Construct PL/SQL code, including procedures, functions, and triggers
• Construct PL/SQL structures, including cursors, exceptions, and packages

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the core principles of procedural programming, including data types, control structures, and modular design.
• Design procedural programming solutions to address specific problems or tasks.
• Implement procedural programming solutions using appropriate programming languages and tools.
• Test procedural programming solutions to ensure they function correctly and meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of programming using a .NET framework, including its architecture and key components
• Design .NET solutions based on given requirements, considering factors such as scalability and maintainability
• Implement .NET solutions using appropriate programming languages and tools within the .NET framework
• Test and document .NET solutions to ensure their quality and usability

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of programming in Java.
• Design Java solutions to meet specified requirements.
• Implement Java solutions using appropriate coding techniques.
• Test and document Java solutions to ensure quality and maintainability.

What you'll be able to do

• Formulate a project proposal, defining clear objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Implement the project according to agreed procedures and to the specified requirements, managing resources and timelines effectively.
• Evaluate the project outcomes against the original objectives, identifying successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
• Present the project outcomes in a clear and concise manner, using appropriate communication methods to disseminate findings to relevant stakeholders.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the need for quality assurance in IT systems and its impact on business operations
• Employ standard quality control documentation, such as checklists and audit reports, to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Use project management tools to track progress, manage resources, and ensure the quality of IT projects

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches.
• Conduct a literature review, including identifying relevant sources, evaluating evidence, and synthesising information.
• Present a research proposal, outlining the research question, methodology, and expected outcomes.
• Contribute to a research seminar, presenting findings, engaging in discussion, and providing constructive feedback.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact of various routing technologies on network performance and security
• Design complex routed environments that meet specific business requirements
• Implement complex routed environments according to industry best practises and security standards
• Troubleshoot and monitor routed environments to ensure optimal performance and identify potential issues

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles that underpin software application testing.
• Design comprehensive test strategies for software applications.
• Implement test plans effectively, ensuring thorough coverage.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of test plans and identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how spreadsheet software can be effectively utilised to solve complex problems across various domains
• Develop complex spreadsheet models incorporating advanced formulas, functions, and data validation techniques
• Automate and customise spreadsheet models using macros and other programming tools to enhance efficiency
• Thoroughly test and document spreadsheet models to ensure accuracy, reliability, and maintainability

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different systems life cycles, including waterfall, agile, and iterative models
• Understand the importance of a feasibility study in determining the viability of a proposed system
• Perform a systems investigation to gather information about existing systems and user requirements

What you'll be able to do

• Understand virtualisation principles
• Manage complex virtualised environments
• Deploy vSphere solutions
• Administer vSphere enterprise components

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of virtualisation technology
• Understand the various components of a data centre environment
• Design a virtualisation environment that meets specified requirements
• Implement a virtualisation design according to best practises

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the core concepts of web application development, including client-side and server-side technologies
• Design web applications based on specified requirements, considering user experience and accessibility
• Implement web applications using appropriate programming languages, frameworks, and tools
• Test web applications to ensure their functionality, security, and performance

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the underlying principles of web server scripting, including server-side processing, dynamic content generation, and database interaction.
• Use web server scripting languages, such as PHP or Python, to create dynamic web pages and applications.
• Understand the key issues affecting web server scripting, including security vulnerabilities, performance optimisation, and scalability.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand fundamental website design concepts and principles
• Design interactive websites that meet user needs and accessibility standards
• Implement interactive websites using appropriate technologies and coding practices
• Test interactive websites to ensure functionality, usability, and security

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the functions and features of website hosting services.
• Upload website files and manage website content.
• Improve website performance through optimisation techniques.
• Promote websites using appropriate marketing strategies.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact of wide area networking (WAN) technologies on organisations
• Design WAN infrastructures to meet specific organisational requirements
• Implement WAN infrastructures according to design specifications
• Manage WAN infrastructures to ensure optimal performance and security

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to plan and manage a client life cycle strategy within an enterprise environment
• Understand how to design a standard image for Windows 7 deployment
• Understand how to design client configurations for Windows 7, considering user needs and security requirements
• Understand how to design a Windows 7 client deployment strategy, including methods and tools
• Understand how to design application packages for deployment within a Windows 7 environment

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key architectural components of the Windows operating system
• Design solutions utilising Windows Internals knowledge
• Monitor Windows operating system performance and resource usage
• Analyse Windows User Mode operations and processes
• Analyse Windows Kernel Mode operations and processes
• Debug Windows operating system issues and errors

What you'll be able to do

• Negotiate the terms and conditions of an industry experience placement.
• Understand the specific requirements and expectations of the chosen work placement.
• Undertake work experience activities as identified and agreed upon.
• Monitor and evaluate own performance and learning throughout the work experience placement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact of e-Commerce on business, including its opportunities and challenges.
• Plan an e-Commerce strategy, considering market analysis, target audience, and competitive landscape.
• Manage an e-Commerce strategy, monitoring performance and making adjustments as needed.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the functionality of commercial transactional websites, including key features and processes.
• Understand the technologies involved in setting up commercial websites, including hardware, software, and networking components.
• Address e-Commerce security issues, including data protection, fraud prevention, and secure payment gateways.
• Design e-Commerce technology solutions that meet specific business requirements.