Certificate in Computer Science

A four-month preliminary computer course for O/L and A/L candidates that NIBM describes as a foundation for its degree programmes.

NIBM
LevelCertificate
Duration4 Months
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

NIBM calls this the preliminary computer course for people who have sat the GCE O/L or A/L, and says it also serves as a foundation for the degree programmes it conducts. Twelve topics run from number systems, data representation and computer architecture to web design, networking and internet technologies, programming, database design, digital electronics, multimedia and the common application packages. English-medium classes are offered at Colombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Galle and Matara, over four months. The fee is LKR 60,000 plus LKR 2,000 for registration, and the page does not name an awarding body.

Modules

12 modules
Modules12 modules
Introduction to computer science
Number Systems and Computer Arithmetic
Introduction to Data Representation
Web Page Designing and Development
Computer Applications
Introduction to Computer Architecture and Computer Hardware
Computer Networking and Internet Technologies
Computer Programming
Database Design and Development
Concepts in Digital Electronics
Multimedia & Hypermedia Technologies
Computer Application Packages (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop)

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria

Sat for G.C.E. O/L or G.C.E. A/L

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 60,000total
Application feeLKR 2,000
Course fee. Subject to change without prior notice.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

4 Months ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 60,000 ยท Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Computer ScienceComputing

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