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⏱ Complete in 18 months · 15 certificationsIT, Cloud & Networking · Our flagship diploma

Become a junior IT pro — with 15 certifications to prove it.

The Diploma in IT Specialist Mastery is our most complete programme — 15 Pearson IT Specialist certifications spanning programming, networking, cybersecurity, data, cloud and AI, stacked into a nationally recognized ZNQF Level 5 diploma. From first login to fully certified in 18 months.

18 monthsTo fully certified
15IT certifications
ZNQF L5National diploma
PearsonIT Specialist
18 monthsfrom first login to fifteen IT certifications
Months 1–6Programming & foundations
Months 7–12Networking, security & devices
Months 13–18Data, cloud, AI & exams
Why it matters

IT isn't one skill. It's a whole field — and this diploma covers it.

Programming, networks, security, data, cloud, AI. Most courses hand you one slice and call it a career. Employers want range — and a qualification that proves it. Here's the gap, and how this diploma closes it.

01

One slice isn't enough

A single certificate gets your foot in one door. But IT careers reward people who understand how development, infrastructure and data fit together.

02

A diploma, not just a cert

This is a ZNQF Level 5 diploma — a serious, higher-level qualification that sits above a stack of certificates and signals real depth.

03

Certified across the board

Fifteen Pearson IT Specialist certifications take you from curious beginner to broadly-skilled junior IT professional — with the badges to prove every part.

15 Pearson certificationsComplete in 18 monthsNationally recognized · ZNQF Level 5 diplomaNo prior IT experience required
Why earn it

Six reasons this diploma is the serious choice.

If you want a real IT career — not just a single skill — this is the most complete route we offer.

The complete picture

Programming, networking, security, data, cloud and AI — the whole field in one structured programme, not a single slice.

Fifteen credentials

You don't leave with one badge — you leave with fifteen, a portfolio that lets you apply for a wide range of roles.

Diploma-level (ZNQF L5)

A higher-level national qualification that sits above certificates — the kind employers and evaluators take seriously.

Certified in 18 months

A paced, guided schedule gets you through all fifteen exams in 18 months — a real finish line, not endless self-study.

Start from scratch

No prior IT experience needed. The diploma is built to take a complete beginner all the way to junior-pro level.

Globally recognized

Pearson IT Specialist credentials are trusted worldwide — and here they're stacked into a nationally accredited ZNQF Level 5 diploma.

Career pathways

One diploma. Many directions.

Because it spans the whole field, this diploma lets you choose where to specialise — with proof in every direction.

Junior developer

Python, JavaScript, Java, HTML/CSS and software development — the foundation of a coding career.

IT support & systems

Device configuration, troubleshooting and support — the classic entry into IT operations.

Networking & security

Networking, network security and cybersecurity — the infrastructure and defence track.

Data & analytics

Databases and data analytics — turning information into decisions employers pay for.

Cloud & AI

Cloud computing and artificial intelligence — the fastest-growing corners of tech.

Onward & upward

Use it as the base for specialist certifications or further study toward a degree.

➜ The advantage: most people pick a lane and hope it's the right one. This diploma lets you try every lane first, then specialise where you're strongest.
The offer

Fifteen certifications, a diploma, one price.

No stitching together courseware, practice tests and fifteen separate exam vouchers. Our flagship programme bundles the entire 18-month journey into one guided diploma.

  • 18 months of guided, in-centre training
  • Official LearnKey video courseware
  • CertPrep / GMetrix practice tests
  • All 15 Pearson IT Specialist exams
  • Hands-on practice across code, networks & data
  • Exams sat on-site at our Harare test centre
  • Nationally recognized ZNQF Level 5 diploma
Complete diploma — all in
US$1,500
⏱ Complete in 18 months
Payable quarterly · payment plans available
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Courseware, practice tests and all fifteen exam vouchers included — nothing extra to buy.
Not ready to enrol?

Start it free on OneSkillAway.

Train the IT Specialist material free with the official courseware on OneSkillAway. When you're ready to certify on schedule and earn the diploma, come back and enrol with us.

Questions

Good to know before you enrol.

How long does it really take?

Eighteen months, part-time and guided — paced across all fifteen exams so you actually finish, rather than drifting for years.

Do I need an IT background?

No. The diploma is built to take a complete beginner all the way to junior-professional level, step by step.

Is it recognized?

Yes — fifteen globally recognized Pearson certifications, plus a nationally accredited ZNQF Level 5 diploma via HEXCO.

What comes after this?

Specialist certifications in whichever area you chose — or further study toward a degree. The diploma is a strong base for both.

Can I just buy the exam vouchers?

If you've trained already, you can certify per exam through OneCertificationAway. The diploma bundles training, practice and all fifteen exams together.

Where are exams sat?

On-site at our Harare centre — a Certiport Authorized Test Centre — so you train and certify in one place.

The complete IT qualification

15 certifications. A diploma. 18 months.

Go from curious beginner to broadly-skilled junior IT professional — and walk out with a Level 5 diploma to prove it.

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