The Information Technology Programmes are designed to impart higher knowledge of the practical application on Information Technology to officers and ORs of the armed forces. The Diploma in Information Technology and the Certificate course accommodate both Officers and ORs. Considering the future requirements of armed forces, comprehensive Geographical Information System (GIS) package were also added to Diploma curriculum including practical session. The aim of the Certificate Course of Information Technology is to enhance the basic computing skills of Officers and Other Ranks.
Lecturers and Practical sessions are held for 75 working days and 37 working days including examination for the Diploma and Certificate Programme respectively. Media of Instructions for the Diploma and Certificate Programme are Sinhala and English.
Time Allocation
| Course | Time | Duration |
| Certificate | from 0900hrs to 1600hrs on every week days | 225 hours (37 Weeks) |
| Diploma | from 0900hrs to 1600hrs on every week days | 450hours (75 Weeks) |
Text books and other resources
| Course | Text Books |
| Certificate I |
Longman's new cutting Edge Elementary Student's Books and class CD |
| Certificate II | Longman's new cutting Edge pre Intermediate Student's Books and class CD |
| Diploma | Longman's new cutting Edge Intermediate and Upper Intermediate Student's Books and class CD |
HOW TO APPLY
How to Apply
The officers and ORs with required qualifications should apply through the respective Services Training Branch and they will nominate candidates. Applicants who apply for Diploma in Information Technology will be select on the Merit of the aptitude test conducted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies with the assistance of the Department of Information Technology and Mathematics of KDU.
However, those who have successfully completed the Certificate course can seek direct enrolment to the Diploma programme without facing placement test.
COURSE FEES
Diploma in Information Technology - Rs 10,000/=
Certificate course in Information Technology - Rs 5,000/=