Research Using Computer Technology | Advance Your Career with a Higher Certificate in IT​

Research Using Computer Technology | Advance Your Career with a Higher Certificate in IT

Gain practical research and digital skills through one of the most relevant IT courses designed for today’s fast-paced academic and professional environments. This course forms a vital part of a higher certificate in IT and equips students with the tools needed to carry out efficient, ethical, and well-organised research using computer technology. Whether you’re preparing academic assignments, workplace reports, or data-driven projects, the course offers real-world applications of IT tools to enhance your research capabilities. You will learn how to source credible information online, analyse and interpret data using IT systems, and present your findings professionally. 

What is the Course About

This course introduces learners to the fundamentals of conducting research using modern computer technology. You will explore how IT tools support academic and professional research processes, including data collection, analysis, and presentation. Designed as part of a higher certificate in IT, this course focuses on digital skills that improve research accuracy, efficiency, and professionalism. Through hands-on experience and guided learning, students develop the competencies required for data-driven projects in both educational and workplace settings.

Skills You Will Gain from this Course

  • Use computer software to conduct structured online and offline research
  • Analyse and evaluate data using IT-supported methods
  • Apply digital tools for referencing and citation
  • Present research findings using professional IT applications
  • Understand ethical considerations in technology-based research

Who Should Enrol

  • Students enrolled in higher certificate in IT programmes
  • Young professionals seeking to enhance their research and computer skills
  • Aspiring IT specialists interested in academic or workplace research
  • Individuals preparing for advanced IT courses with a focus on data and digital literacy

Overview

People credited with this unit standard can plan the research of a computer topic.

This unit standard is intended to provide a competent knowledge of the areas covered for those working in or entering the workplace in the area of End-User Computing as additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered. People credited with this unit standard can plan the research of a computer topic. Research a computer topic using computer technology to present the results of research on a computer topic using computer technology. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.

Course Content

  • The plan identifies the topic, objectives, and scope of the research
  • The plan identifies the time to be taken for the research, the research methods to be used, and the sources of information to be used
  • The plan identifies the target audience, presentation methods, and the computer applications to be used for the analysis of data and the presentation of the results of the research
  • The research conducted accumulates data according to the research plan
  • The research conducted provides data analysis with conclusions
  • The description of the analysis methods allows the validity of the analysis to be assessed
  • Research progress is indicated at intervals by reports, according to the research plan
  • The research conducted uses a computer application to analyse the research data
  • The presentation is made using the computer application identified in the research plan
  • The presentation communicates summarised research data and conclusions to the target audience
  • Procedures, which are in alignment with legislative and organisational requirements, are developed for the administrative systems.
  • The procedure for each element of the administration system is explained to employees in line with the policies developed.
  • The policies and procedures are collated into a written manual in company-specific format.
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
SpecCon Short Course
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