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Current controlled listing RQF Level 4

Paid flexible online qualification

IT and Networking Level 4 and Level 5

A flexible online package combining core Information Technology study at Level 4 with specialist networking study at Level 5. It covers systems, software, databases, security, routing and network administration.

Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online
Assessment
Online written assignments and provider learning activities

Decision clarity

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Controlled information

Confirmed on this page

Delivery
Online
Study pace
Flexible
Assessment
Online written assignments and provider learning activities
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
RQF Level 4
Published course option
Level 4 and Level 5 combined package: £3,500

Before you commit

To be confirmed

  • The provider must confirm current entry eligibility and any evidence required for this exact route.
  • Confirm the final payable total, payment timetable, cancellation terms and any mandatory third-party charges before payment.
  • Confirm the current start arrangement and platform access period, including whether up to five years under current obs terms still applies.
  • A receiving university, employer, professional body or other organisation makes its own recognition and progression decisions.

Fees and payment

Compare the current published options.

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Level 4 and Level 5 combined package

£3,500

Published price before VAT

£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.

Level 4 only or Level 5 only

£2,900

Published price before VAT

£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £120 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.

The current Online Business School Limited public listing states £2,900 excluding VAT for one level and £3,500 excluding VAT for the combined route. The listed plans use a £20 deposit followed by 24 monthly payments of £120 for one level or £145 for the combined route. Confirm the VAT-inclusive payable total before enrolment.

Course decision guide

Is this the right route for you?

Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.

This route may suit you if

  • Learners who want broad Level 4 IT study followed by network security, routing, switching and administration at Level 5.
  • People comparing infrastructure-focused study with broader computing or cyber-security routes.
  • Learners willing to build practical networking experience separately from written diploma assessment.

Compare another route first if

  • Your main interest is digital forensics, ethical hacking and malware analysis rather than network design and administration.
  • You need a named vendor certification included as the qualification outcome.

Compare the closest alternatives

Alternative route

IT and Computing Level 4 and Level 5

Choose IT and Computing for a broader Level 5 mix of software, databases, information systems and project management. Compare course details

Alternative route

Cyber Security Level 4 and Level 5

Choose Cyber Security for a regulated security specialism including testing, forensics, ethical hacking and malware analysis. Compare course details

Qualification facts

What qualification will you receive?

Review the provider and awarding organisation separately so you can understand exactly what the route leads to.

RQF Level 4

Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology

Awarding organisation
Qualifi
Qualification number
603/4781/8
Credits
120
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RQF Level 5

Qualifi Level 5 Diploma in IT - Networking

Awarding organisation
Qualifi
Qualification number
603/4792/2
Credits
120
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Curriculum

What you will study

01

Level 4 provider learning content

OBS presents learning modules separately from the regulated assessment units.

  1. Computer Systems and Software
  2. Computer Programming
  3. Relational Database Systems
  4. Software Engineering
  5. Systems Analysis and Design
  6. E-Commerce Applications
  7. Human-Computer Interaction
  8. IT and Society
  9. Information Systems Theory and Practice
  10. Management Information Systems
02

Level 5 provider learning content

  1. Technopreneurship
  2. Network Security
  3. C#.NET Programming
  4. System Administration
  5. Network Routing and Switching
  6. Network Design and Administration

Practical requirements

What you need and how the course is assessed.

Entry requirements

  • For Level 4, the provider normally expects applicants to be at least 18 with a completed secondary education or an accepted alternative route.
  • Level 5 normally requires suitable Level 4 study or an accepted equivalent.
  • English-language competence is required for online learning and written assignments.
  • Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.

Assessment in practice

  • Assessment is completed through online written assignments.
  • The Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications have separate assessment requirements.
  • The provider confirms the current assignment schedule and certificate format before enrolment.

Further study and careers

Further study and progression

After successful completion, learners may apply for suitable further-study or degree top-up opportunities. The receiving institution decides admission, subject compatibility and any credit recognition. The course does not guarantee university admission or employment.

Networking or computing study

You may apply for a suitable Level 6 or university route, subject to the receiving institution’s subject and credit decision.

Vendor certification development

You can pursue separate networking or infrastructure certifications, with their own examinations and practical requirements.

Included support

Current benefits shown for this route

Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.

Online course materials

Digital learning materials and access to the Online Business School platform are included under the provider’s current course terms.

Tutor and learner support

Online Business School describes tutor and learner support as part of the course experience. The exact contact schedule can vary by course.

Conditions apply

Laptop offer

A laptop may be available on eligible full-payment routes. Payment-plan and ELCAS-funded learners may be excluded. Confirm the course-specific terms before paying.

Conditions apply

Questions before enrolment

Frequently asked questions

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Is this one extended diploma?

The current evidence supports two separate Qualifi diplomas offered together. RSG will use an extended-diploma title only if OBS confirms that exact award.

Will this qualify me as a network engineer?

Not automatically. The course develops relevant knowledge, but employers may also require practical experience, vendor certifications and role-specific skills.

Can I pay monthly?

Yes. The current public option uses a £20 deposit followed by 24 monthly payments, with the deposit included in the full price.

What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?

Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.

Should I choose IT and Networking or Cyber Security?

Choose Networking for infrastructure, routing, switching and administration. Choose Cyber Security for security testing, forensics, ethical hacking and malware analysis across regulated cyber-security diplomas.

Compare nearby options

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General IT route

IT and Computing Level 4 and Level 5

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Digital commerce route

IT and E-Commerce Level 4 and Level 5

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Web-design route

IT and Web Design Level 4 and Level 5

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Technology alternative

Cyber Security Level 4 and Level 5

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