IT Faculty
Information technology courses include Java, Html5, CSS, Block Coding, Micro: Bit, Python, and Minecraft Journey. These courses are taught by the IT faculty.
Zizi Institute programs give students an in-depth look into all areas of IT faculty. Students are introduced to different programming paradigms and strategies and acquire experience with database management systems, coding, computer science curriculum, and software development fundamentals. This program can lead to careers in Information Technology.
The goal of the programs is to provide students with a basic foundation in computing and prepare them to take the next step in their careers.
HTML5 Application Development
Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals.
Develop Websites Using HTML & CSS
This course will introduce the basics of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), the languages used to craft websites.
Programming in Java
The Java Programming Fundamentals course is a series lessons that can be used to introduce or review Java programming topics.
MakeCode Arcade Part 1: Block Coding
MakeCode Arcade Part 1: Block Coding is the first part in a series of secondary school introductory computer science curriculum on building classic games.
Introduction to Micro:Bit
This is an introduction to coding and computer science by way of making and design, using the revolutionary new micro: bit microcontroller board.
My Minecraft Journey (for Educators)
My Minecraft Journey is an introductory course for educators wanting to learn how to use Minecraft: Education Edition in their classroom.
Software Development Fundamentals
Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for Software Development Fundamentals provides the hands-on experience to increase your computer science skills.
Introduction to Python
Introduction to Python uses Azure hosted Jupyter notebooks which requires only a browser and internet connection.
My Minecraft Journey (for Educators)
My Minecraft Journey is an introductory course for educators wanting to learn how to use Minecraft: Education Edition in their classroom.
Skill Programme
HTML5 Development
Who Should Attend
This intermediate course requires learners to have basic computer skills
Benefits
The learner will receive a Microsoft Badging upon successfully completing the MTA 98-375 exam
Duration
10 Weeks
Learning Approach
Students have the options of choosing face-to-face learning approach, evening and Saturday classes. We also host bootcamps. Check our website for upcoming bootcamps and school holiday programmes.
- Platform fundamentals
- Application state management
- Touch interfaces and gestures
- Debugging and testing an HTML5-based touch-enabled application
- Publishing an application to an
online store
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Skill Programme
Developing Websites Using HTML and CSS
Who Should Attend
This intermediate course requires learners to have basic computer skills
Duration
14 Weeks
Benefits
The learner will receive a Microsoft Badging upon successfully completing the MTA 98-383 exam.
Learning Approach
Students have the options of choosing face-to-face learning approach, evening and Saturday classes. We also host bootcamps. Check our website for upcoming bootcamps and school holiday programmes
This course will introduce the basics of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS]. the
languages used to craft websites. Learning HTML and CSS will enable learners to design and create the user interface, also known as the front end, of websites. Understanding how HTML and CSS work will give students the power to build websites and customize templates to bring content to life. This course helps to prepare learners for Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA] 98-383 exam.
Modules Covered
- HTML Basics
- CSS Basics
- Multimedia
- The Web
- CSS Layout
- HTML Links
- Final Project
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Skill Programme
Introduction to Programming Using Java
Who Should Attend
This intermediate course requires learners to have basic computer skills.
Benefits
The learner will receive a Microsoft Badging upon successfully completing the MTA 98-388 exam.
Learning approach
Students have the options of choosing face-to-face learning approach, evening and Saturday classes. We also host bootcamps. Check our website for upcoming bootcamps and school holiday programmes
Duration
2 Weeks
The Java Programming Fundamentals course is a series lessons that can be used to introduce or review Java programming topics. While these lessons provide an excellent introduction and/or review of selected programming topics for any student of Java. These teacher resources cover all product areas required to pass Microsoft Technical Associate exam 98-388.
Modules Covered
• Integer arithmetic operations
• Advanced math operations
• Basic string operations
• String comparison operations
• Substring operations
• Advanced string operations
• Conditional statements
• Boolean operators
• Advanced conditionals
• For loops
• While loops
• Arrays
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Skill Programme
MakeCode Arcade Part 1: Block Coding
Course
40545A
Who Should Attend
This beginner course is designed for any individual looking to learn basic block-based coding.
Benefits
This beginner course is designed for any individual looking to learn basic block-based coding.
Duration
9 Weeks
Benefits
Students will be able to open a game and use game controls to play a game, create a new game in Blocks or Script and download or create a game link.
Learning Approach
Students have options of choosing face-to-face learning approach, evening and Saturday classes. We also host boot camps. Check our website for upcoming boot camps and school holiday programmes.
MakeCode Arcade Part 1: Block Coding is the first part in a series of secondary school introductory computer science curriculum on building classic games in the MakeCode Arcade browser-based development environment. This course focuses on coding with Blocks and provides a preview of the JavaScript covered in the units that follow.
Modules Covered
- Games
- Loops
- Sprites
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Skill Programme
Introduction to Micro:Bit
Who Should Attend
This informative and exciting technology course is suitable for learners from Grade 8 and adults who want to enter into the world of computer science.
Benefits
Amongst other skills, the Introduction to Micro: Bit program equips learners with basic computer science skills.
Duration
14 Weeks
Benefits
Students will be able to open a game and use game controls to play a game, create a new game in Blocks or Script and download or create a game link.
Learning Approach
Students have the options of choosing face-to-face learning approach, evening and Saturday classes. We also host bootcamps. Check our website for upcoming bootcamps and school holiday programmes.
This is an introduction to coding and computer science by way of making and design, using the revolutionary new micro: bit microcontroller board, and Microsoft’s easy and powerful Make Code block-based coding environment.
It is a project-based curriculum with a maker philosophy at its core; the idea is that by making physical objects, students create a context for learning the coding and computer science concepts.
Modules Covered
• Coordinates
• Variables
• Arrays
• Algorithms
• Independent Final Project
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Skill Programme
My Minecraft Journey (for Educators)
Who Should Attend
Minecraft is designed for educators but carters for anyone wanting to enter into the world of computer sciences.
Duration
10 hours (includes in-game practice)
Benefits
Upon completion students will receive 5 Microsoft Badges (mini-badges, 1 Minecraft Certified Badge, and 1 course certificate).
Learning Approach
Students have the options of choosing face-to-face learning approach, evening and Saturday classes. We also host bootcamps. Check our website for upcoming bootcamps and school holiday programmes.
My Minecraft Journey is an introductory course for educators wanting to learn how to use Minecraft: Education Edition in their classroom. The course includes eight lessons that walk you through how to get started using Minecraft: Education Edition in the classroom. The course focuses on using Minecraft: Education Edition as a teaching and learning tool with an emphasis on integrating the platform to support strong pedagogical practices.
Modules Covered
• Basic Minecraft Mechanics
• Learn how to apply game-based learning
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Skill Programme
Software Development Fundamentals
Who Should Attend
This intermediate course requires learners to have basic computer skills.
Duration
7 days
Benefits
The learner will receive a Microsoft Badging upon successfully completing the MTA 98-361 exam.
Learning Approach
Students have the options of choosing face-to-face learning approach, evening and Saturday classes. We also host bootcamps. Check our website for upcoming bootcamps and school holiday programmes.
Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) for Software Development Fundamentals provides the hands-on experience to increase your computer science skills. These teacher resources cover all product areas required to pass Microsoft Technical Associate exam 98-361.
Modules Covered
• Introduction to Programming
• Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• Understanding General Software Development
• Understanding Web Applications
• Understanding Desktop Applications
• Understanding Databases
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Skill Programme
Introduction to Python
Who Should Attend
This intermediate requires learners with basic computer skills, basic symbolic reasoning (algebra) and comfortable working/learning/communicating in English.
Duration
12 lessons
Benefits
The Technopreneurship course equips learners with knowledge of how to create and market real technology products.
Learning Approach
Students have the options of choosing face-to-face learning approach, evening and Saturday classes. We also host bootcamps. Check our website for upcoming bootcamps and school holiday program.
Introduction to Python uses Azure hosted Jupyter notebooks which requires only a browser and internet connection. The course layers details and context for concepts using ample practice drills and projects. Unit 1 focuses on Python language basics with coverage of Jupyter Notebooks, Data types, Variables, Input, Functions, Operators, Conditional Statements, Loops (while) and Incrementing, Errors and Troubleshooting. Unit 2 focuses on Python Data Structures covering working with String, List and Range Sequences, plus covers Iteration, String and List Methods, as well as File I/O..
Modules Covered
• Digital collaboration through Office 365
• Human Centered Design
• HTML (hypertext markup language)
• CSS (cascading style sheet)
• JavaScript
• Node.js
• Public Speaking
• Business Analysis
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