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PGDCA

Post Graduate Diploma In Computer Applications (PGDCA)

Start Date 1 October 2026
Duration 1 Year
Mode Online / Offline
Certification CITC Certified
Batch / Course PGDCA
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Post Graduate Diploma In Computer Applications

PGDCA- Post Graduation Diploma in Computer Applications

Do Computer Computer Applications Management Course with CITC – An ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation, associated with Microsoft, ICDL for International Computer courses, NIELIT, MSME & Google.

About Course

The PGDCA is a Post Graduate Diploma which is a one year course that a student can take after Graduation. Computer Applications defines that it is an application or an "app" , is a computer software  designed to help the user to perform specific task.

What you will learn?

 After completion of this course, You will be able to learn Computer Fundamentals, basics computer concepts, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Documents Drafting, Data Entry, File Uploading-Downloading, Digital Financial Services, Emails, websites, computer languages like C, C++, operating system and computer organization concepts etc.

Scope

After completing this course you can work in Educational Institutes, Space Research Institutes, Hospitals, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Chemical Industry, Environmental Management and Conservation, Forensic Crime Research, Research Firms, Testing Laboratories as:

  • Programmer
  • Developer
  • Quality Analyst
  • IT Specialists
  • Technology Engineer
  • Technical Consultant
  • Software Developer.

Course Papers / Subjects

What you will study in this programme

01
Language C
02
Operating System
03
Computer Organization and Architecture
04
Language C++
05
Data and File Structure
06
Database Management System

Syllabus (Module-wise)

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Module 1
Course Papers
  • Language C
  • Operating System & Computer  Architecture

  • C Overview
  • Environment Setup
  • Basic Syntax
  • Data Types
  • Variables
  • Constants
  • Storage Classes
  • Operators
  • Loops
  • Functions
  • Arrays
  • Pointers
  • Strings
  • Error Handling
  • Mailing

  • Introduction to operating System
  • Responsibilities and Functions of OS
  • Different Types of System
  • Process Management
  • Threads
  • Inter-Process Communication
  • Scheduling
  • Deadlocks
  • Memory Management
  • Segmentation
  • Paging
  • File System Interface
  • File System Implementation
  • Disk Management

  • Boolean Algebra:
  • Basic Gates, Computational logic design
  • Sequential circuits
  • Control Memory
  • Memory Organisation
  • I/O organization:
Module 2
Course Papers 
  • Language C++
  • Data Structure & DBMS
  • Project Work

  • Introduction of C++
  • Principle of OOP
  • Operators in C++
  • variables and Functions in C++
  • Classes and Objects
  • Operator Overloading
  • Constructors in C++
  • Inheritance
  • Polymorphism
  • Exception Handling
  • Input and Output in C++
  • File Processing
  • File Processing

  • Preliminaries and notations
  • Algorithm Complexity
  • Physical and Logical Representation of Data Structures
  • Arrays
  • Linked List
  • Stacks
  • Queues
  • Trees
  • Sorting and Searching

  • Basic Concepts
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of DBMS
  • Data Models
  • Relational Model
  • Relational Database
  • Relational Algebra
  • Relational Calculus
  • SQL
  • Joins
  • Views
  • Relational Database Design and Schemes
  • Concurrency Management
  • Database Security

What You Will Learn & Career Scope

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this course

PGDCA stands for Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications. CITC’s PGDCA Course helps graduates develop computer application, programming, database, and IT skills.

CITC’s PGDCA Course has a duration of 1 year. The course combines theoretical concepts with practical learning in computer applications and programming.

Candidates who have completed graduation are eligible for CITC’s PGDCA Course. It is suitable for graduates who want to develop advanced computer application and IT skills.

CITC’s PGDCA Course covers C, C++, Operating Systems, Computer Organization, Data Structures, Database Management Systems, SQL, and project work.

Yes, CITC’s PGDCA Course includes C programming. Learners study programming concepts such as variables, operators, loops, functions, arrays, pointers, and strings.

Yes, C++ programming is included in CITC’s PGDCA Course. The course covers object-oriented programming concepts, classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, and exception handling.

Yes, CITC’s PGDCA Course includes Data Structures. Learners study arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees, sorting, searching, and algorithm complexity.

Yes, CITC’s PGDCA Course includes Database Management Systems (DBMS). Learners study databases, SQL, relational models, joins, views, database design, and database security.

Yes, SQL is included in CITC’s PGDCA Course as part of the Database Management System module. Learners learn how SQL is used to work with relational databases.

Yes, CITC’s PGDCA Course is available in both online and offline modes. Learners can choose the mode that suits their learning needs.

After successfully completing the course, learners receive a CITC PGDCA certificate. The certificate recognizes completion of the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications.

The fee for CITC’s PGDCA Course depends on the current fee structure. Students can check CITC’s latest fee details or contact CITC directly for accurate information.

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