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Free Level 3 Information Technology Course in Basingstoke

CostFREE
Duration70 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Information Technology Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time over two years.

The course covers a broad range of IT topics across both years. In Year 1 you study IT systems, managing information, social media in business, and programming. Year 2 moves into website development, cyber security, IT project management, and computer games development. The course runs for around 70 weeks.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Information Technology.

Who this course is for

This two-year BTEC National Diploma aims to develop your knowledge and practical skills ready for a specialist career in IT, an apprenticeship or progression to university. Units covered in this qualification are: Year 1 Information Technology Systems Creating Systems Manage Information Using Social Media in Business Programming Year 2 Website Development Cyber Security and Incident Management IT Project Management Computer Games Development

Entry requirements

Please see our website for full details

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of information technology systems and how they work.
  • You'll learn to create and manage systems to handle information.
  • You'll explore how social media is used in a business context.
  • You'll write and understand programming code.
  • You'll build websites and understand web development techniques.
  • You'll study cyber security principles and incident management.
  • You'll plan and manage an IT project from start to finish.
  • You'll gain an introduction to computer games development.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Basingstoke College of Technology. The BTEC format uses coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll complete units across both years, building a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills and knowledge in each subject area.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, provides technical help to users in a business or organisation.
  • Helpdesk Technician, handles IT queries and resolves problems for staff or customers.
  • Web Designer, creates and maintains websites for businesses or clients.
  • Junior Programmer, writes and tests code as part of a development team.
  • Cyber Security Analyst, monitors systems and responds to security threats.
  • IT Project Coordinator, supports the planning and delivery of technology projects.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into IT before entering the workplace.
  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, the natural next step for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • IT apprenticeship, combines work experience with further study at Level 3 or Level 4.
  • CompTIA or Cisco certifications, industry-recognised credentials that complement this qualification for technical roles.
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