IGNOU UPDATE : CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(CIT)

This programme aims to introduce the concepts of Hardware, Software, Multimedia and Internet technologies. Also, included is a laboratory course where the student gets hands on experience.

The following are the objectives of CIT:

• Impart the basics of Computer hardware and software
• Development of algorithms and flowcharts for problem solving
• Introduce programming concepts
• Introduce various aspects of Computer communication
• Introduce the concept of Networking
• Introduce the software concerns and software vulnerabilities
• Introduce social, legal and ethical aspects of IT
• Discuss the role of IT in various fields like Business, Governance, Education and Medicine
• Introduce the concept of Information System
• Discuss latest trends in IT
• Discuss the basic principles of Internet
• Process of searching for information on Internet
• Introduce various applications of Internet
• Discuss the aspects associated with the design of a web page
• Introduce the concept of Multimedia
• Process of working with MS-Windows and Linux
• Development and execution of programs using C language
• Introduce word processing
• Creation of databases
• Create Web Pages

Eligibility conditions for admission

10th standard/SSC/equivalent or BPP from IGNOU

Medium of instruction

English only

Duration

Min. : 6 months , Max.: 2 years

Fee
Rs.3300/-

Outline of Programme Structure

Course Code Course Title Credits
CIT-001 Fundamentals of Computer Systems 4
CIT-002 Introduction to Information Technology 4
CIT-003 Web based Technology and Multimedia Applications 4
CITL-001 Laboratory Course 6

Eligibility conditions for Academic Counselors of CIT
+ BCA/MCA/BSc(CS/IT)/MSc(CS/IT)/BTech(CS/IT)/ MTech(CS/IT)/ PhD( CS/IT) from a recognized University

Software Requirements for CIT
• Microsoft Windows Xp or higher versions
• Linux
• Any C compiler
• Microsoft Office
• Java Development Kit (JDK)
• Microsoft Expression Web

Machine to Student ratio for CIT
A ratio of 1 machine to every 2 students needs to be maintained during practical counselling sessions of CIT

No. of counselling sessions
Total number of Theory Counseling sessions : 19 (Each of 2 hours duration)
Total number of Practical Counseling sessions : 18 (Each of 3 hours duration)

Programme Launch Date : July,2009

P.V.Suresh
CIT Coordinator
cit@ignou.ac.in