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Course Details

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Duration
1 year 4 months
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Intake Date
06 March 2025
03 July 2025
25 September 2025
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Awarding Body
APIIT, Certificate
About APU

Why choose APU?

Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
Malaysia’s Premier Digital Tech University
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2024)
No.1 for International Students in Malaysia (QS World University Ranking 2025)
5-Star Excellence Rating SETARA
5-Star Excellence Rating (SETARA)
100% Employability Rate
100% Employability Rate
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
Ranked No.16 for International Students in the World
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
More than 80,000 Graduates & Alumni
Requirements

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

What We Teach

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

    Modules

    • Basic Mathematics
    • Data Communications & Network
    • Database Concepts
    • Fundamentals of Information System
    • Basic Research Skills
  • Semester 2

    Modules

    • Integrated Systems Technology
    • Introduction to Mobile Systems
    • Introduction to Operating Systems
    • Introduction to Computer Architecture
  • Semester 3

    Modules

    • Web Design & Technology
    • System Analysis & Design Fundamentals
    • Fundamentals of Cyber Security
    • Fundamentals of Visual Programming
    • Networking & Cloud Technologies
  • Semester 4

    Modules

    • 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.
Facilities

Facilities at APU

The APU Centre Point & Atrium serves as a melting pot of cultures from all over the world. Here, cultural activities are organised regularly at the campus, fostering long-lasting intercultural relationships among APU students, who come from over 130 countries.

 

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FEES & Certification

Ready, Set, Go.

Whether you are locals or traveling here, we have the options for you to pursue your dreams.

Malaysian

RM18,200

Total for Malaysian

International

RM20,400
(USD5,100)

Total for International

Programme code : (R2/0611/3/0021)(02/30)(MQA/FA5379)

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

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