Cambridge International
Diploma in Computing
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What is the Cambridge International
Diploma in Computing?
• The Cambridge International Diploma in Computing is provided
by University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE),
one of the world’s leading providers of examinations
• The Cambridge International Diploma in Computing assesses
the ability to control a computer and automate tasks through the
use of programming language
• It is based on real-life scenarios
• The Diploma is available at two levels:
– Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level
– Diploma Level
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Who is the Diploma in Computing for?
• The Cambridge International
Diploma in Computing is
ideal for students,
employees and trainees
• It will benefit anyone with a
broad knowledge of ICT who
wishes to learn more about
the operation of a computer
and how to automate tasks
using computers
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What are the benefits?
• The Cambridge International Diploma in Computing is valued
and accepted throughout the world
• Courses are flexible so modules can be built up over time
• Two levels are available to suit different needs
• Provides formal proof of the full range of computing skills analysis, design, implementation, testing and documentation
• Offers an ideal progression from Cambridge IT and ICT
Diplomas
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What options are available?
• Option 1: Take the first two modules to gain the AS Level
certificate
• Option 2: Follow a staged assessment route to the Diploma by
entering modules at different examination sessions
• Option 3: Sit all modules in the same examination session to
gain the Diploma
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What options are available?
• AS Level
– Computer Systems,
Communications and
Software
– Structured Practical Tasks
• Diploma Level
– Further Systems and
Software
– Programming Project
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What resources are available?
• Each syllabus is accompanied by a resource list with full details
of books and other materials that may be useful
• Teachers are also provided with a range of resources and
support materials to equip them with the skills they need to
teach the Cambridge International Diploma in Computing
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Online support and resources
Textbooks and other classroom materials
Teacher training
Professional development qualifications
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About CIE
• One of the world’s leading
assessment providers
• Offers professional
qualifications in areas such
as IT, business and
management, plus school
qualifications such as
IGCSE, A and AS Level
• Part of the world-renowned
University of Cambridge
Faculty of Law building
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About CIE
• CIE examinations are taken
in over 150 different
countries
• Cambridge qualifications are
recognised by universities,
colleges and employers
across the globe
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