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Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT)


Duration:
17 months
(4 Semesters)
 


Awarded by:
APIIT, Certificate


Intakes:
06 Mar 2025 | 03 Jul 2025 |
25 Sep 2025


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SPM• 1 Credit in any subject at SPM level with a minimum of a pass in Mathematics#, Bahasa Malaysia and Sejarah (History);
IGCSE/O-LEVELS• 1 Credits (Grade C & above) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics# at IGCSE/O-Levels;
UEC• 1 Credit (Grade B & above) in any subject with a Pass in Mathematics# at UEC;

A qualification that APIIT accepts as equivalent to the above.

# Candidates without a Pass in Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE/O-Levels or equivalent, need to take and pass the reinforcement Mathematics module before the commencement of the Certificate Programme.

Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

 
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• IELTS : 4.0
• TOEFL IBT : 30-31
• Pearson (PTE) : 36
• MUET : Band 3



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PROGRAMME OUTLINE

This APIIT Certificate in Information & Communication Technology (CICT) is designed to provide:

  • Strong communication, leadership and ICT skills as well as fundamental knowledge to take on a career in this challenging and ever changing IT world.
  • Opportunities for progression into Diploma Programme or to embark on a career in Computing, Software Engineering, and various other applications of IT.

SEMESTER 1

  • Basic Mathematics
  • Data Communications & Network
  • Database Concepts
  • Fundamentals of Information System
  • Basic Research Skills

SEMESTER 2

  • Integrated Systems Technology
  • Introduction to Mobile Systems
  • Introduction to Operating Systems
  • Introduction to Computer Architecture

SEMESTER 3

  • Web Design & Technology
  • System Analysis & Design Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of Cyber Security
  • Fundamentals of Visual Programming
  • Networking & Cloud Technologies

SEMESTER 4

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
  • Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
  • Personal Skills
  • Youth Development
Internship (8 weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 8 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.


*In addition to the above, all students are also required to successfully complete General Studies modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency, as well as fulfill credit requirements for Co-curricular activities.
 
 

FURTHER STUDIES

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be eligible to progress into any of the following diploma programmes offered at APU:

  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Software Engineering
  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Data Informatics
  • Diploma in Information and Communication Technology with a specialism in Interactive Technology
  • Diploma in Business Information Technology
Note: Students who have successfully completed the Certificate Programme may be allowed to transfer credits into the respective Diploma Programmes subject to general terms of credit transfer policy and as a result may be allowed to commence the Diploma directly from semester two.


COURSE FEES

Malaysian Students

International Students

RM 18,200

RM 20,400 (USD 5,100)

​* Fees stated here do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.


MQA ACCREDITATION

(R2/0611/3/0021)(02/30)(MQA/FA5379)

All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement.