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Department of Information Technology

Free HNDIT (Higher National Diploma in Information Technology) program at ATI Batticaloa – official SLIATE campus in Eastern Sri Lanka. Master software engineering, web development, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud computing over 2 years (4 semesters) plus 6 months of supervised industrial training. NVQ Level 5/6 equivalent. Annual intake. Apply after A/L.

Mr. Thevaruban
HOD of IT

Mr. Thevaruban

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Curriculum

Programme Modules

SLIATE-accredited curriculum — 4 semesters · 20 modules

QualificationHigher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT)
Duration2 Years (4 Semesters)
Industrial Training6 Months
IntakeAnnual
MediumEnglish
Total Credits58 Credits
IT1101

Fundamentals of Information Technology

3 Credits
IT1102

Programming Fundamentals

3 Credits
IT1103

Computer Organization & Architecture

3 Credits
IT1104

Mathematics for Computing

3 Credits
IT1105

Communication Skills for IT Professionals

2 Credits
Semester credits: 14
After Graduation

Career Opportunities

10 career pathways open to HNDIT graduates — across Sri Lanka and internationally.

10+Career Paths
LKR 60k+Starting Salary
GlobalJob Market
2 YearsTo Graduate
DevelopmentVery High Demand

Software Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications for enterprises, startups, and government organisations.

JavaPythonReactNode.jsGit
Salary / MonthLKR 80k – 220k
DevelopmentVery High Demand

Full Stack Web Developer

Build complete web solutions handling both front-end interfaces and back-end APIs for businesses across all industries.

HTML/CSSJavaScriptReactPHPMySQL
Salary / MonthLKR 70k – 200k
MobileHigh Demand

Mobile Application Developer

Create Android and iOS applications using cross-platform frameworks for commerce, education, and service sectors.

FlutterReact NativeDartFirebaseREST APIs
Salary / MonthLKR 80k – 210k
InfrastructureHigh Demand

Network & Systems Administrator

Manage and maintain computer networks, servers, and IT infrastructure for organisations and ISPs.

CiscoLinuxTCP/IPActive DirectoryVPN
Salary / MonthLKR 60k – 160k
SecurityVery High Demand

Cybersecurity Analyst

Protect organisational systems and data by identifying threats, conducting vulnerability assessments, and implementing security controls.

Ethical HackingFirewallsSIEMCryptographyRisk Analysis
Salary / MonthLKR 90k – 240k
DataHigh Demand

Database Administrator

Design, implement, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases ensuring performance, integrity, and availability.

MySQLPostgreSQLMongoDBSQL ServerBackup & Recovery
Salary / MonthLKR 70k – 180k
CloudVery High Demand

Cloud & DevOps Engineer

Deploy, automate, and monitor cloud infrastructure using CI/CD pipelines, containers, and modern DevOps practices.

AWS / AzureDockerKubernetesTerraformJenkins
Salary / MonthLKR 100k – 260k
DataHigh Demand

Data Analyst

Collect, clean, and analyse datasets to generate actionable business insights and support data-driven decision-making.

PythonPower BIExcelSQLStatistics
Salary / MonthLKR 70k – 190k
ManagementHigh Demand

IT Project Manager

Lead cross-functional technology projects from planning to delivery, managing scope, budget, timelines, and stakeholder communication.

Agile / ScrumJIRAMS ProjectRisk ManagementLeadership
Salary / MonthLKR 100k – 280k
DesignHigh Demand

UI / UX Designer

Create intuitive and visually compelling user experiences for web and mobile products using research-driven design principles.

FigmaAdobe XDWireframingPrototypingUser Research
Salary / MonthLKR 65k – 170k

Salary ranges are indicative estimates for Sri Lanka's current job market. Actual figures vary by employer, experience, and location.