FAST TRACK DIPLOMA LEVEL 5 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Fast Track Diploma — Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
Provider: Fast Track Diploma — 100% online for Nigerian students
Hero summary
Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology — an advanced, vocational online programme that develops professional IT skills for real-world systems, infrastructure, cloud, security, data and team leadership. Designed for Nigerian learners aiming for senior technical roles, IT coordinators, systems engineers, or progression to HND/degree and specialised certifications. The course emphasises hands-on labs, architecture thinking, secure practice and production-ready workflows.
Mode: 100% online — study from anywhere in Nigeria
Duration: Typical 36–52 weeks (fast-track and part-time self-paced options)
Assessment: Practical labs, projects, code & configuration portfolios and a final synoptic/production project
Qualification level: Regulated Level 5 (vocational higher education / second-year higher national)
Why this course suits Nigerian students
Nigeria-focused case studies (SME systems, fintech stacks, telco ops, public sector ICT, cloud migrations).
Low-bandwidth alternatives and downloadable lab materials so learners with limited connectivity can follow practical work.
Live webinars, office hours and mentor sessions scheduled for West Africa Time (WAT).
Career-ready emphasis: portfolio projects, interview prep and guidance on local freelancing and employer expectations.
Support for local payment methods (NGN bank transfer, card, mobile money) and employer-sponsored enrolment.
Who this course is for
Holders of Level 4 IT/related diplomas, ND/HND entry students, or professionals with demonstrable workplace experience.
IT support leads, junior systems administrators, devs wanting to move into infra/devops, data engineers (entry), or cloud support roles.
Managers and product owners who need technical fluency to lead IT teams.
Career changers with practical experience and commitment to hands-on learning.
Entry requirements (Nigerian applicants)
Typical entry: Level 4 IT/related diploma, ND/HND progression routes, or 1–2 years’ relevant workplace experience and a demonstrable interest in advanced IT.
Required: basic prior experience with systems, networking or programming (Level 4 or equivalent) and English competence.
Technical requirements: reliable internet, a laptop/desktop capable of running virtualization or cloud tooling (cloud lab access provided as alternative).
Mature applicants with solid portfolio or employer reference will be considered.
Study structure & learner support
Flexible pathways: fast-track intensive or part-time/self-paced routes with scheduled checkpoints.
Practical labs: cloud or downloadable lab environments, step-by-step lab guides and low-bandwidth workarounds.
Learning materials: video lectures, architecture templates, configuration examples, and Nigeria-relevant case studies.
Tutor & mentor support: weekly office hours, code reviews, forums and one-to-one mentor check-ins timed for WAT.
Career services: portfolio review, CV/interview coaching, employer webinars and guidance on certification routes (e.g., cloud, security, DevOps).
Learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
Architect and document reliable, secure IT solutions appropriate for SMEs and public organisations.
Automate deployment and operational tasks using IaC and CI/CD practices.
Harden systems, respond to incidents and apply good cybersecurity hygiene.
Build and manage basic data ingestion pipelines and understand storage/performance trade-offs.
Monitor systems effectively, define SLOs and act on observability data.
Lead small technical projects and communicate technical choices to non-technical stakeholders.
Present a deployable portfolio piece demonstrating applied competence.
Assessment & certification
Assessments include lab submissions (logs/screenshots/repo), graded projects, peer and tutor code reviews, technical reports and a final synoptic project assessed to Level 5 standards.
Award: Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology issued by Fast Track Diploma.
Certification: digital certificate and transcript on successful completion; optional printed certificate and portfolio export on request.
What you’ll learn (core modules)
Systems Architecture & Design — design principles for reliable systems, scalability patterns, microservices vs monolith trade-offs.
Advanced Networking & Infrastructure — routing, switching, VPNs, load balancing, network security and hybrid network design.
Cloud Engineering & Migration — IaaS/PaaS concepts, cloud design patterns, cost optimisation and migration strategy.
DevOps & Automation — CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), containerisation and orchestration basics (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes concepts).
Cybersecurity & Risk Management — threat modelling, hardening, identity & access management, incident response and secure configurations.
Data Engineering Foundations — ETL/ELT patterns, data ingestion, storage choices and basic pipeline orchestration.
Programming & Scripting for Operations — Python/PowerShell/Node scripting for automation, monitoring hooks and operational tooling.
Systems Monitoring, Observability & Performance — logging, metrics, tracing, SLOs, alerting and capacity planning.
Enterprise IT Service Management — ITIL-style processes, change management, SLAs and governance for service delivery.
Professional Practice & Project Management — documentation, stakeholder communication, risk/quality controls and ethical professional conduct.
Final Synoptic Project — end-to-end delivered project: design, deploy and document a secure, monitored IT solution (cloud or hybrid) for a Nigeria-relevant brief.
Career Outcomes & Progression
Typical roles graduates may pursue: Systems/Cloud Engineer (mid) DevOps/Platform Engineer (entry to mid) IT Infrastructure Lead / Senior IT Support Engineer Site Reliability / Observability Associate (entry) Data Engineer (junior) / Analytics Infrastructure Assistant Progression options: specialist certifications (cloud providers, security, networking), HND/degree top-ups, or Level 6/7 leadership and technical masterclasses.
Fees & Payment (Nigeria)
Competitive tuition with instalment plans, employer/group discounts and occasional scholarships. Contact Student Services for current NGN pricing, accepted local payment channels (bank transfer, card, mobile money) and employer-sponsored training options.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a high-spec laptop? Not necessarily — cloud lab access is provided; however, a moderately capable laptop is recommended for local tooling and virtualization tasks. Will I get hands-on labs? Yes — practical lab work is core to the programme; cloud labs and low-bandwidth alternatives are available. Is this recognised in Nigeria? The Level 5 Diploma is an internationally recognised vocational higher education qualification suitable for employment and further study; check employer/institution requirements for specific roles. Can I study while working? Yes — the programme is designed for working professionals with flexible pacing and scheduled support.
FAST TRACK DIPLOMA SUPPORTS ALL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA AND ITS TOWNS AND CITIES
| Lagos | Oyo | Ilesa | Ila |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kano | Sokoto | Gombe | Shaki |
| Ibadan | Owerri | Obafemi Owode | Ijero |
| Benin City | Yola | Owo | Ikot Ekpene |
| Port Harcourt | Calabar | Suleja | Jalingo |
| Aba | Umuahia | Lavun | Otukpo |
| Jos | Ondo | Potiskum | Okigwe |
| Ilorin | Minna | Kukawa | Kisi |
| Abuja | Lafia | Gusau | Buguma |
| Kaduna | Okene | Iwo | Funtua |
| Enugu | Katsina | Bida | Abakaliki |
| Zaria | Ikeja | Ugep | Asaba |
| Ogbomosho | Nsukka | Ijebu Ode | Gbongan |
| Warri | Ado Ekiti | Epe | Igboho |
| Ikorodu | Awka | Ise Ekiti | Gashua |
| Maiduguri | Iseyin | Gboko | Bama |
| Ife | Mubi | Ilawe Ekiti | Uromi |
| Bauchi | Onitsha | Ikare | |
| Akure | Sagamu | Osogbo | |
| Abeokuta | Makurdi | Okpoko | |
| Uyo | Mokwa | Garki | |
| Badagry | Sapele |
