Level 3
Foundation Diploma
Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology
60 credits 600 hrs TQT one year Online
Subject pathway
OTHM Information Technology courses
5 OTHM Information Technology qualifications from Level 3 to Level 6, all online with LSIB. Progress one level at a time with full credit transfer.
Level 3
1 qualificationsLevel 4
1 qualifications
Level 4
Diploma
Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology
120 credits 1200 hrs TQT one year Online
Level 5
2 qualifications
Level 5
Diploma
Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology
120 credits 1200 hrs TQT one year Online
Level 5
Extended Diploma
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
240 credits 2400 hrs TQT two years Online
Level 6
1 qualifications
Level 6
Diploma
Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology
120 credits 1200 hrs TQT one year Online
Frequently asked questions
Which OTHM Information Technology qualifications does LSIB offer?
LSIB offers 5 OTHM Information Technology qualifications at Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, all delivered online.
Which Information Technology level should I start at?
Start at the level matching your current qualifications and experience: Level 3 with GCSEs or equivalent, Level 4 after Level 3 or A-levels, Level 5 after Level 4, Level 6 after Level 5, Level 7 with a degree or senior experience.
Are OTHM Information Technology qualifications recognised?
Yes. They are regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Register of Regulated Qualifications, and are accepted for progression by UK and international universities.
How are OTHM Information Technology courses assessed?
By written assignments for each unit, marked by LSIB and externally verified by OTHM; there are no exams.
Can I progress from one Information Technology level to the next?
Yes. Completing a level gives you the credits to enrol on the next OTHM level in Information Technology, up to Level 6 at LSIB.
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Apply online in five minutes, or ask admissions which level fits your background.
Last reviewed 18 October 2026Source: OTHM qualification specifications