Principles of Internet Technologies

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Module overview

Exams information
The pass mark is 40%
Examinations are held twice a year
Examination duration is two hour closed book

Rationale

The Principles of Internet Technologies module is an optional module that forms part of the Level 5 Diploma in IT – the second stage within the BCS three-stage Higher Education Qualification programme. Candidates will take a journey of discovery to uncover how the internet and the world wide web have evolved over time and what their practical applications are. Candidates will learn about processes, standards and protocols, and explore security and performance aspects.

Aims

Upon completion of this module, candidates will be able to:

Describe the evolution of the Internet.
• Understand the protocols and standards used throughout the Internet.
• Discuss a variety of Internet and WWW applications and related technologies.
• Evaluate the opportunities and threats created by interconnecting computers via the Internet.

Meet the instructor

Patrick Jones

Patrick Jones is a content marketing professional since 2002. He has a Masters Degree in Digital Marketing and a Bachelors in Education and has been teaching marketing strategies for over 15 years in Chicago. Patrick enjoys teaching all levels and all ages. He looks forward to sharing his love of building meaningful and effective content with all students to develop their marketing abilities.

Patrick Jones - Course author

We are a team of experienced industry and academic IT professionals, our focus is on practical skills and professional training courses leading to BCS Higher Educational Qualifications. Our mission is to empower professionals and new IT entrants and provide pathway to a professional career in IT.