Information Technology
Entry Level Certificate
Programme
Program Duration: 1 Semester
Mode of Delivery: Blended
Program Description:
The program is designed to give students entry level knowledge in information technology. The
certificate validates individuals seeking entry level positions in small sales and service-oriented
environments. It is a one semester certificate program intended for persons to gain
introductory knowledge of computers, mobile devices, operating systems, internet application
and software programming. In addition, students are required to sit the internationally
recognized CompTIA IT Fundamentals certification exam. The Bahamas Technical and
Vocational Institute Information Technology Entry Level certificate is awarded upon successful
completion of the program.
Programme Goals:
This program is designed to introduce individuals to the information technology field. It is
recommended as a first step for a career in IT and for an individual that will be working in the
field but not performing technical tasks such as a salesperson at a department store with an
electronics section.
Programme Department:
Information Technology Department
General Entry Requirements:
Must be 16 years or older
Students are required to have BJC grades C and above in Math and English.
Students who wish to complete the Information Technology Entry Level Certificate program but
do not possess the necessary entry requirements may complete preparatory courses that will
allow them to transfer into this program of study.