Key details
- Course area
- Computing, IT and Esports
- Student types
- 16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
- Course type
-
Full-time Further Education course
- Course level
-
Level 1
- Start date
- Tuesday 1st September 2026
- Location
- City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
- Course code
- Parent course code:C021585 Child course code: Q021586
Course introduction
The use of IT is becoming part of our everyday lives, from gaming and updating our CVs to looking at software to help run an office more efficiently, we all tend to use some form of technology to help us along the way. So having a qualification in IT puts you one step ahead when looking for employment.
This course is perfect if you want to develop valuable skills and knowledge across IT and general business, so you can go on to further study or even a job in IT or business.
You’ll learn key business and IT skills to prepare you for future college courses or the start of your career.
The course covers units including:
- Improving productivity
- Spreadsheet software
- Imaging software
- Presentation software
- Using email
- Word processing software
- Website software
- Design software
- Desktop publishing software
- Setting up a system
- Audio software
- IT software fundamentals
You can expect to acquire the broad range of skills needed to help you thrive in the ever-expanding IT industry.
Course information
1 year
Level 1 BTEC Introductory Certificate in IT
You’ll need four GCSEs at grades 3–2 (D–G), or a relevant Entry 3 vocational qualification, including English Language and Maths at grade 3–2 (D–G).
You will also be asked to sit an initial assessment. The initial assessment must show that you are ready to study English and maths at Level 1. If your results are lower than this, don't worry, we will find the right course for you.
You will be assessed through coursework, as there are no examinations, except for GCSEs/Functional Skills where applicable.
You could progress to a Level 2 course in IT.
Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.
If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!
If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.
Careers related to this course
Select career:
Information Technology Professionals
Potential Earnings
£75,512.95
Average Earnings
£43,987.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Information and Communication Technology
People in these occupations manage and analyze technical information and communication systems, provide user support, and plan, build, and test applications and systems.
Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
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