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Current controlled listing RQF Level 4

Paid flexible online qualification

IT and Web Design Level 4 and Level 5

A flexible online package containing a Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology and a Level 5 Diploma in IT - Web Design. It combines core IT study with web design, content management, systems and network-security learning.

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

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Controlled information

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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 foundations before specialising in web design, content management and digital presentation.
  • People interested in the relationship between systems, users, content and web delivery rather than infrastructure alone.
  • Learners prepared to develop a practical body of work separately from the written qualification assessment.

Compare another route first if

  • Your priority is network design and administration or advanced cyber-security study.
  • You want a short design bootcamp centred on portfolio production rather than two regulated academic diplomas.

Compare the closest alternatives

Alternative route

IT and Computing Level 4 and Level 5

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Alternative route

IT and E-Commerce Level 4 and Level 5

Choose IT and E-Commerce if digital-commerce operations and B2B or consumer systems matter more than web presentation and content. Compare course details

Qualification facts

What qualification will you receive?

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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 - Web Design

Awarding organisation
Qualifi
Qualification number
603/4793/4
Credits
120
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Curriculum

What you will study

01

Level 4 provider learning content

OBS presents interactive learning modules alongside 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

Learning content must not be confused with the formal Qualifi assessment-unit titles.

  1. Technopreneurship
  2. Network Security
  3. C#.NET Programming
  4. System Administration
  5. Content Management Systems
  6. Web Design

Practical requirements

What you need and how the course is assessed.

Entry requirements

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

Assessment in practice

  • Assessment is completed online through written assignments.
  • The learning modules shown by OBS and the formal Qualifi assessment units serve different purposes and are labelled separately.
  • The provider confirms the current assignment schedule before enrolment.

Further study and careers

Further study and progression

Learners may apply for suitable further-study or degree top-up routes after successful completion. The receiving university decides subject fit, entry eligibility and any credit recognition. The diplomas do not guarantee a particular university place or technology role.

Web or digital study

You may apply for a suitable Level 6 or university route in web, digital media or IT, subject to institutional review.

Build practical evidence

You can create web projects alongside the course to demonstrate applied skill, while employers or universities decide what evidence they require.

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 support 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 current 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 as a study package. We will only use an extended-diploma title if the provider confirms that exact award.

Will I become a web designer after completing the course?

The course develops relevant IT and web-design knowledge, but it does not guarantee employment. Employers assess skills, experience, portfolio and role requirements.

Can I pay monthly?

The current public OBS terms show a £20 deposit followed by 24 monthly payments. The deposit is included in the displayed total.

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.

How is Web Design different from IT and E-Commerce?

Web Design focuses more on web presentation, content and user-facing delivery. E-Commerce focuses more on the systems and operations that support digital buying, selling and commercial transactions.

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