An Ofqual-regulated Level 6 qualification that develops advanced IT knowledge, analytical, networking, database, legal and project skills for learners progressing toward employment, management resp...
This Ofqual-regulated qualification is a 120-credit, one-year Level 6 diploma comprising six mandatory units, 1200 Total Qualification Time hours, 480 Guided Learning Hours, and coursework-based assessment in English.
Ofqual regulated Level 6 qualification
120 credits with 1200 TQT and 480 GLH
Six mandatory units only
Coursework-based assessment
Pass/Fail grading structure
Equivalent in academic level to a UK bachelor’s degree final-stage standard
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to further their career in a range of organisations. It develops confident, independent thinkers with detailed knowledge of information technology and the ability to adapt rapidly to change.
Designed to support career progression in a range of organisations
Builds detailed knowledge of contemporary information technology
Develops confident and independent professional thinking
Supports junior and middle management development
Covers advanced technical, analytical, and organisational IT topics
Enables progression to higher study and employment
You will study advanced mandatory units that build higher-level technical, analytical, managerial, legal, and project capabilities across the information technology discipline.
Understand and apply advanced computer networking concepts, Linux server configuration, and secure network design
Use advanced data analytics methods, data preparation processes, and descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive techniques
Analyse, design, secure, and evaluate advanced database management systems for business environments
Evaluate and manage information systems that support organisational functions, value-added change, and strategy
Examine ethical, legislative, cybercrime, and security policy issues affecting information technology practice
Plan, design, implement, test, and evaluate e-commerce, mobile application, and API-based computing projects
This course is ideal for learners who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in information technology within private or public sector organisations.
Learners progressing from a relevant Level 5 qualification
Aspiring IT professionals seeking advanced Level 6 knowledge
Junior managers developing broader technical and organisational capability
Middle managers preparing for higher management responsibility
Individuals aiming to strengthen practical and academic IT competence
Learners planning progression to postgraduate or Level 7 study
Entry to this qualification requires prior relevant study and appropriate language readiness for academic delivery and assessment.
Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification
Learners must be aged 18 or over at the beginning of the course and, if not from a majority English-speaking country, provide evidence of English language competency
The qualification is assessed through coursework. All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM, and learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to gain a pass.
Internal assessment by the approved centre
External verification by OTHM
Criterion-referenced assessment against all learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Unit tasks may include coursework, presentations, lab demonstrations, practical project work, and supporting written evidence
Successful completion of the qualification provides academic and professional progression opportunities. The diploma has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind.
Progression to relevant OTHM Level 7 Diplomas
Eligibility for direct entry into relevant Master’s degree programmes
Progression to higher-level roles in information technology and related functions
Enhanced prospects for managerial and specialist positions across organisations
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