IGCSE Information & Communication Technology
Practical and theory preparation for Cambridge IGCSE Information & Communication Technology (0417).
- IGCSE
- Cambridge IGCSE Information & Communication Technology (0417)
ICT develops understanding of computer systems, networks, applications, and safe use of technology, alongside practical skills in documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and web authoring.
Course overview
Students learn how ICT is used in business, education, and everyday life, and gain hands-on skills tested in Cambridge practical and theory papers. Lessons balance concepts with structured software tasks.
IGCSE syllabus outline (0417)
- Types and components of computer systems
- Input and output devices
- Storage devices and media
- Networks and the effects of using them
- The effects of using ICT
- ICT applications
- The systems life cycle
- Safety and security
- Audience and communication
- Practical skills: documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, web authoring
Topic areas from the Cambridge IGCSE ICT (0417) syllabus.
Assessment
Cambridge IGCSE ICT is assessed through theory papers and practical papers that test document production, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and website tasks. We rehearse practical paper formats and time management in class.
How we teach this course
Demonstrations of software tasks, guided practice, theory notes, and assignment feedback through the Learning Portal. Students build a portfolio of completed practical exercises aligned to syllabus requirements.
Syllabus outlines on this page summarise topic headings from Cambridge International qualification syllabuses. Always confirm the current syllabus, version, and assessment structure for your exam series at cambridgeinternational.org.