BTEC International Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology

The Pearson BTEC International Level 2 qualifications in Information Technology covers a variety of areas across the IT sector. Learners can take units introducing them to programming, digital graphics and animations, website, app and games design, and computer networking. In addition to the sector-specific content available in these qualifications, the requirements mean that learners develop the transferable skills needed to progress to further education or employment. 

BTEC offers career-based qualifications designed to give students the skills they need to move on to higher education or to go straight into employment. BTEC develops a range of practical skills and knowledge which help learners to prepare for and progress in their chosen career.

Classroom style teaching combined with the project work and practical, work-related activities help to develop a student's behaviour and skills which can include teamwork, creative thinking and presentation skills.

More employers and Higher Education institutions than ever before are choosing BTEC-qualified candidates for their academic and practical knowledge and skills.

Employers value BTEC qualifications as courses are usually industry directed; in other words, they give students industry-specific knowledge and skills which make them readily employable. BTEC qualifications start to prepare you for a specific career, whereas A' levels aim to give you a solid academic grounding in a given subject.

Upon completion of Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in IT, students may proceed to:

• BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology
• BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism 
• BTEC International Level 3 National Diploma in Hospitality
• BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Business