Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) at APIIT for SPM/IGCSE/UEC 1 or 2 credits

Certificate in Information & Communication Technology Course Information at APIIT for Secondary School Leavers with at least 1 credit

• With 1 or 2 credits in SPM or IGCSE/O-Levels or UEC, you can take the Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) at APIIT or Asia Pacific University
• Students can take up a certificate course and then move on to Diploma and then to Degree.
• Find out the Entry Requirements and Subjects for the Certificate course

Students with SPM/IGCSE/O-Levels/UEC 1 or 2 credits including Maths and passes in BM and Sejarah, and are interested in pursuing further studies in computing may go for the Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) at APIIT . The duration of the course is 16 months. When you complete the certificate course, you are able to enter into the Diploma in Information & Communication Technology programme at Asia Pacific University (APU).

A credit in SPM is a “C” and a pass is a “D” or “E”. A credit in UEC is a “B” while the “C” are just passes.

The Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (ICT) course at APIIT is recognised and accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). In addition, APIIT was announced as one of the Top Private Colleges in Malaysia to attain 6-STAR (OUTSTANDING Rating) under the latest Ratings by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) on 18th Dec 2020. MYQUEST is a quality evaluation system assessed by MOHE to evaluate the quality of programmes offered by Malaysian private colleges.

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Certificate in Information & Communication Technology Course Information at APIIT in Malaysia

There are a few quality colleges and universities offering the Certificate courses.

Because you did not do well for your SPM, you will need a college that will give you the necessary support with excellent facilities to make sure that you do well.

If you simply choose any college, you may not succeed again because the college did not give you the necessary support.

Certificate (1 year 4 months) – Diploma (2 or 2.5 years) – Degree (2 years)

Note that you cannot apply for the PTPTN loan for the Certificate course. The PTPTN Loan is available for the Diploma & Degree.

With 1 or 2 credits in SPM and a pass in BM & Sejarah, you can take the Certificate in Information & Communication Technology at APIIT or Asia Pacific University

Certificate in Information & Communication Technology at APIIT or Asia Pacific University

The Certificate in Information & Communication Technology programme at APIIT provides a strong communication, leadership and ICT skills as well as fundamental knowledge to take on a career in this challenging and ever changing IT world. Opportunities for progression into Diploma Programme or to embark on a career in Computing, Software Engineering, and various other applications of IT.

This APIIT Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT) is designed to provide:

• Strong communication, leadership and ICT skills as well as fundamental knowledge to take on a career in this challenging and ever changing IT world.
• Opportunities for progression into Diploma Programme or to embark on a career in Computing, Software Engineering, and various other applications of IT.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS for the Certificate in Information & Communication Technology at APIIT or Asia Pacific University

• 1 Grade C pass in SPM and a pass in Bahasa Malaysia, Mathematics and Sejarah (History).
• 1 Grade B pass in UEC and a pass in Bahasa Malaysia and Mathematics.
• 1 Grade c pass in ‘O’ Level/GCSE and a pass in Mathematics.
• A qualification that the Malaysian Government accept as equivalent to the above.

Subjects of the Certificate in Information & Communication Technology  at APIIT or Asia Pacific University

Semester 1

• Basic Mathematics
• Fundamental IT Skills
• Youth Development
• Introduction to Managing Business
• Basic Research Skills

Semester 2

• Introduction to Statistics
• Database Concepts
• Introduction to Multimedia Application
• English for Technologists
• Personal Skills
• Ethics at Workplace

Semester 3

• Fundamentals of Visual Programming
• Fundamentals of E-Business Applications
• Computer Networks
• Introduction to Computer Architecture
• Windows Configuration & Maintenance
• Web Design & Technology

*In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.

FURTHER STUDIES after the Certificate in Information & Communication Technology at APIIT or Asia Pacific University

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be eligible to progress into any of the following Diploma programmes offered at Asia Pacific University:

• Diploma in Information & Communications Technology
• Diploma in Information & Communications Technology with specialism in:
  • Software Engineering
  • Data Informatics
  • Interactive Technology
• Diploma in Business with Information Technology

Note: Students who have successfully completed the Certificate Programme may be allowed to transfer credits into the respective Diploma Programmes and as a result may be allowed to commence the Diploma directly from semester two.

When you complete the Diploma, you can continue on to any of the top award-winning computing programmes.

• BSc (Hons) in Information Technology
• BSc (Hons) in Information Technology with specialism in:
  • Information Systems Security
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Sustainable Computing
  • Cloud Engineering
  • Digital Transformation
  • Business Information Systems
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
• BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with Specialism in:
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Forensics
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)
• Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) (Artificial Intelligence)