Level 5 Diploma in IT and E-Commerce

Course Overview

HiQual UK delivers the Level 5 Diploma in IT and E‑Commerce, designed for learners progressing from Level 4 IT qualifications who want to specialize in digital business systems and online commerce. The program emphasizes IT infrastructure, e‑commerce platforms, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and compliance with international standards. Participants will gain the competence to design, implement, and manage e‑commerce solutions while preparing audit‑ready documentation for professional and regulated environments.

Qualification Details

Qualification Title	Level 5 Diploma in IT and E-Commerce
Total Credits	60
Guided Learning Hours	120
Qualification Time	240

Principles of IT & E‑Commerce Understanding IT systems, digital trade, and online business frameworks.
E‑Commerce Platforms & Technologies Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, and custom platform development.
Database Systems & Online Transactions SQL, payment gateways, and secure transaction management.
Networking & Cloud Infrastructure for E‑Commerce Cloud hosting, virtualization, and distributed systems for online businesses.
Cybersecurity & Data Protection in E‑Commerce Threat analysis, encryption, GDPR compliance, and ISO/IEC standards.
Digital Marketing & SEO Strategies Search engine optimization, social media marketing, and analytics.
Web Development for E‑Commerce HTML, CSS, JavaScript, responsive design, and integration with e‑commerce platforms.
Supply Chain & Logistics in Digital Business IT systems for inventory, order management, and fulfillment.
Audit‑Ready Documentation & Compliance Standards Technical documentation, compliance records, and WTO digital trade frameworks.
Case Studies & Practical E‑Commerce Projects Real‑world online business simulations, applied projects, and portfolio development.

Builds competence in IT systems and e‑commerce platforms
Enhances compliance with RQF, BCS, ISO/IEC, W3C, and WTO standards
Strengthens skills in digital marketing, cybersecurity, and online business management
Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and compliance frameworks
Offers recognized certification to support careers in IT management, e‑commerce development, and digital business leadership

Learners progressing from Level 4 Diploma in Computing (COMP‑414) or Level 4 Diploma in IT & Networking (ITND‑414)
Students seeking advanced careers in IT‑enabled business and e‑commerce
Junior IT and business professionals aiming to formalize their skills with advanced certification

Assessment Type: Written exam + e‑commerce project + viva
Format: MCQs, applied IT tasks, project submission, and oral defense
Total Questions: 90 theory + 1 project + 1 viva
Passing Score: 70%
Duration: 8–10 weeks (150–180 hours total)
Certification: Level 5 Diploma in IT and E‑Commerce (ITEC)

Level 5 Diploma in IT and E-Commerce

Course Overview

Qualification Details

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