Roles here cover several areas
Smaller regional technology teams expect people to turn their hand to more than one thing, which the option model supports.
Level 5 Extended Diploma · Diploma
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Alone among Qualifi's four IT awards at this level, this one lets you choose. Eight compulsory subjects form the spine; you pick two more at each stage, with one published restriction on which pairs you may combine.
Quick Highlights
Qualifi Ltd
Ofqual, on the RQF
240 at Level 5
8 compulsory + 4 chosen
The only IT award at this level offering it
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Programme at a Glance
Official titleQualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
Qualification number610/3474/5 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework
Size240 credits at Level 5. Note that Qualifi's own overview text still says 120 credits; its regulated specification field says 240, and its sister award confirms 240 in writing. We have used 240 and flagged the discrepancy
First stageCompulsory: IT & Ethics, Math/Stats for IT, PC Maintenance & OS, Graphics Editing & Database Concepts. Plus 2: Logical IT Networking, Physical IT Networking, Web Programming, GUI, Programming Concepts & Java for Android.
Second stageCompulsory: Technopreneurship, Network Security, C#.NET, System Admin. Plus 2 of: Network Routing & Switching, Network Design & Admin, CMS, Web Design, B2B or B2C E-commerce.
The one restrictionAvoid selecting option pairs that match Qualifi's specialist awards in networking, web design, or e-commerce. To take those, enroll in that award. Forbidden pairs are listed only by code, so ask your centre to guide you.
Note: Duration will be based on your experience and it can be advanced bachelors too which differs from prospects to prospects
Programme Overview
About this Programme
Choice is the whole point of this version. Qualifi runs four IT qualifications at Level 5, and three of them fix every subject in advance. This is the one that hands part of the decision to you — four compulsory subjects plus two of your choosing at the lower stage, then the same arrangement again at the upper stage.
The compulsory spine covers ground nobody in the field can skip. At the first stage: information technology and IT ethics, mathematics and statistics for IT, PC maintenance and operating systems, and computer graphics editing with database concepts. At the second: technopreneurship, network security, C#.NET programming, and system administration.
Your four choices come from eleven options spanning logical and physical networking, web programming, graphical user interfaces, Java for Android, routing and switching, network design, content management systems, web design, and business-to-business and business-to-consumer e-commerce. One rule applies, and Qualifi states it plainly. The award is catalogued as 610/3474/5 and carries 240 credits.
Qualifi
Why Choose
Why Choose This Programme?
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You choose four subjects
Two options at each stage, selected from eleven between them. No other Qualifi IT award at this level allows it.
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A compulsory spine
Eight fixed subjects mean the breadth is guaranteed however you use your choices.
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Security is compulsory, not optional
Network security sits in the required set, so nobody finishes without it.
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Entrepreneurship built in
Technopreneurship is compulsory too, connecting technical capability to starting something.
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Ethics from the beginning
IT ethics appears in the very first compulsory subject rather than as an afterthought.
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Decide later, not now
You can start without having chosen a specialism and let the options follow your interests.
An internationally recognised pathway awarded by Qualifi.
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Understand and apply IT principles across a range of business settings
Apply those principles within one specific working environment
Explore how management thinking translates into practice in the IT world, and strengthen your employability through it
Analyse problem-solving techniques belonging to business and industry
Select, collate, review and analyse information from a wide range of sources
Communicate effectively in speech and in writing
Work both independently and as part of a team
Take responsibility for your own development and growth
Career Opportunities
Where This Degree Can Take You
A Qualifi Level 6 Diploma in a related area
The final year of a higher education qualification or degree in a related area, subject to acceptance by the awarding institution
Employment in an associated profession
Programme Structure
Your Journey, Year by Year
A structured curriculum that builds from foundations through to advanced study.
Part 1 — The required groundwork
Four subjects everyone takes at the first stage.
- Information Technology and IT Ethics
- Mathematics and Statistics for IT
- PC Maintenance and Operating Systems
- Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts
Part 2 — The required second stage
Four more that everyone takes, moving into security and development.
- Technopreneurship
- Network Security
- C#.NET Programming
- System Administration
Part 3 — Your four choices, and the award
Two options at each stage, within the published restriction.
- Choose two from the first-stage options
- Choose two from the second-stage options
- 240 credits at Level 5
- Certificated by Qualifi after assessment at your centre
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The University
Qualifi
Your Learning Partner
Why Study Through Maverick?
Students receive:
Centre reviews the application and support needs
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Guidance on option choice from your centre
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Teaching from an approved centre
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Assessment against eight published outcomes
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Qualifi certification
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Locally set timetable
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Why Flexibility Helps Gulf Technology Careers
Digital programmes keep expanding
National transformation agendas across the Gulf continue to generate demand for broadly capable technologists.
Development skills are compulsory
C#.NET programming is in the required set, and development remains among the hardest roles to fill regionally.
E-commerce options available
Online retail is growing quickly in the region, and both e-commerce subjects can be chosen here.
Ask about the restriction
The forbidden option pairs are published as codes only. Have your centre explain them before you choose.
Pricing is local
Qualifi publishes no fee. Get written quotations from centres in your country.
Our Network
Diverse Alumni
Join professionals across leading organizations worldwide
Graduates placing at world-class organisations across aviation, energy, finance and government
Join our growing global network of industry leaders
Faculty Voice
Insights From Industry Experts
Real-world perspectives from the minds shaping global business education
Germany
Faculty Insight • 01
Prof. Alexander Schmidt
Alexander is a leader in AI and cloud integration, specializing in ethical AI strategy and financial services. He develops courses on Machine Learning, NLP, and AI ethics, driving tech business growth.
British
Faculty Insight • 02
Prof. Dr. David Mark Holliman
Dr. David Holliman, an educator with 15+ years of experience, is Chairman of Holliman Holdings, managing business operations in tourism, trading, asset management, and education
Jordan
Faculty Insight • 03
Prof. Dr. Othman Abu Khurma
Dr. Othman Abu Khurma, a passionate science educator with 18 years' experience in Jordan and the GCC, excels in designing engaging teaching materials, fostering dynamic discussions, enhancing learning for educators and students.
Switzerland
Faculty Insight • 04
Prof. Steve Alban Tineo
Prof. Steve, a global leader and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, delivers corporate training and academic courses on negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation, and cross-cultural communication.
slovakia
Faculty Insight • 05
Prof. Veronika Knight
Veronika Knight delivers practical, human-centered learning experiences for corporate teams across the UAE and GCC. Her approach focuses on developing soft skills and encouraging meaningful behavioural change, helping learners apply their knowledge with confidence in the workplace.
Canada
Faculty Insight • 06
Shyma Mohaisen
Shyma brings over 10 years of teaching experience and a background at Microsoft, combining academic expertise with practical industry insights to support learners’ professional growth.
India
Faculty Insight • 07
Prof. Dr. Shanmugan Joghee
Dr. Shanmugan brings over 26 years of experience in management education and research across India and the UAE, with expertise in marketing, international business, research methods, and digital transformation.
Ukrainian
Faculty Insight • 08
Prof. Yana Nikitina
Prof. Yana Nikitina is an accomplished economist, lecturer, and researcher with a PhD in Economics and a Master’s in Education Leadership. She brings extensive experience in teaching Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Business, with a strong commitment to student-centred learning, research excellence, and professional development.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rule about which options I can combine?
Qualifi runs three specialist versions of this qualification — networking, web design and e-commerce — and it does not want people assembling one of those by stealth. So it forbids the exact option pairs that would add up to a specialist award. Everything else is open. If the combination you wanted turns out to be a forbidden one, that is a signal to enrol on the specialist qualification instead, where the whole programme is built around it.
Why does the official page mention 120 credits?
It does, in the overview paragraph, while the specification field on the very same page says 240. We think the 120 figure is left over from the shorter, non-extended version and was never updated. The sister award in this family states 240 explicitly in its own text, which settles it for us. We have used 240 and told you about the inconsistency rather than quietly picking one.
Can I change my options after starting?
Qualifi publishes nothing about changing selections, so the answer rests entirely with your centre and depends on timetabling, assessment deadlines and whether the teaching has begun. Ask before you enrol rather than after. It is also worth asking which options the centre actually runs, since offering all eleven requires teaching capacity that not every centre will have.
Which version should I pick if I know what I want?
If you already know you want networking, web work or e-commerce, take the specialist award built for it — the whole programme points one way and no option decisions are needed. This general version suits someone still exploring, or someone whose work spans several areas and who wants the breadth plus a couple of deeper subjects on top.
Do I need an IT background to apply?
Qualifi publishes no prior qualification requirement for this award. What it does set out is an age minimum of eighteen, English at IELTS 6 or an accepted equivalent for non-native speakers, and the usual pair of references with an academic one preferred. The centre then assesses whether you can handle the demands. Given that the compulsory set includes C#.NET programming and network security, some prior exposure will make the first term considerably easier.
Who sets the length and the price?
Your approved centre, in both cases. The awarding body's role stops at writing the qualification, regulating it and issuing your certificate. It runs no classes, puts no calendar length on this award, publishes no notional hours figure for it, and prices none of its qualifications. Ask the centre for intake dates, expected length and a complete cost, including anything charged for software or examination.
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