Essential Skills Foundation Certificate for Higher Education

English, IT, AI,
& Business Management
  • Onsite and Online
  • Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct

Overview

The Foundation Certificate in English, IT, AI, and Business Management is designed as a preparatory program for individuals aiming to pursue higher education. This multidisciplinary program equips students with essential academic English skills, fundamental IT knowledge, foundational AI concepts, and key business management principles. The curriculum is structured to provide a balance of theoretical understanding and practical application, ensuring learners are prepared for advanced studies.

Summary

This program consists of four main components:

  • Foundation English Course (64 Hours) – Develops academic English skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, to support higher education.
  • Foundation IT Course (64 Hours) – Covers fundamental IT concepts, programming basics, networking, cybersecurity, and multimedia design.
  • Foundation Business Management Course (32 Hours) – Introduces essential business management concepts, including leadership, marketing, finance, and operations.
  • Foundation AI Course (32 Hours) – Provides an introduction to Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, data preprocessing, and AI applications.

Each course module is designed to ensure students acquire foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in the respective fields.

Foundation English Course (64 Hours)

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Develop strong academic reading and writing skills.
  • Effectively listen and take notes in academic settings.
  • Communicate confidently in discussions and presentations.
  • Apply study techniques and critical thinking strategies.
  • Academic Reading Skills (10 Hours)
  • Academic Writing Skills (20 Hours)
  • Listening and Note-Taking Skills (12 Hours)
  • Speaking and Presentation Skills (12 Hours)
  • Study Skills and Time Management (6 Hours)
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis (4 Hours)
  • Quizzes and tests
  • Writing and speaking assignments
  • Final project (academic presentation or research paper)

Foundation IT Course (64 Hours)

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the basics of computer hardware, software, and operating systems.
  • Gain foundational knowledge in networking and cybersecurity.
  • Develop programming skills in Python and an introduction to Java.
  • Learn SQL database fundamentals and basic multimedia design skills.
  • Introduction to Computers & Operating Systems (10 Hours)
  • Basics of Hardware and Software (4 Hours)
  • Networking & Cybersecurity Essentials (10 Hours)
  • Introduction to Programming (Python Basics) (16 Hours)
  • Database Basics (SQL Introduction) (10 Hours)
  • Introduction to Multimedia and Graphic Designing (14 Hours)
  • Quizzes and tests
  • Hands-on projects (website development, programming, database design, multimedia presentation)

Foundation Business Management Course (32 Hours)

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand fundamental business management principles.
  • Apply leadership and organizational behavior strategies.
  • Develop basic marketing, financial, and operational management skills.
  • Create a business plan using strategic management concepts.
  • Introduction to Business Management (4 Hours)
  • Leadership and Organizational Behavior (6 Hours)
  • Marketing Fundamentals (6 Hours)
  • Financial Management Basics (6 Hours)
  • Operations and Supply Chain Management (6 Hours)
  • Strategic Management and Business Planning (4 Hours)
  • Quizzes and tests
  • Case study analysis and discussions
  • Final business plan presentation

Foundation AI Course (32 Hours)

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand core concepts of AI and its real-world applications.
  • Develop basic knowledge of machine learning algorithms and techniques.
  • Gain experience in data preprocessing and feature engineering.
  • Apply AI concepts in projects related to NLP, computer vision, and business AI applications.
  • Artificial Intelligence (4 Hours)
  • Basics of Machine Learning (8 Hours)
  • Data Preprocessing and Feature Engineering (6 Hours)
  • Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning (6 Hours)
  • AI Applications and Case Studies (4 Hours)
  • Capstone Project (4 Hours)
  • Quizzes and tests
  • AI application projects
  • Final capstone project (chatbot, recommendation system, or image classifier)
Final Certification

Upon successful completion of all four courses, students will receive the Foundation Certificate in English, IT, AI, and Business Management, demonstrating their preparedness for higher education and professional advancement.

The delivery method is Online and Onsite

Sinhala and Simple English

9 months

Every Saturday 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM (5 hrs)

Rs. 5000/=

Rs 90,000/= 
Payment Method
30,000/= X 3 installments

How to Apply

  • You Apply

Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.

  • We Connect

After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.

  • You Get Ready

Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.

How To Apply

Your Application

Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.

Our Response

After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.

Your Journey

Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.

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