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Certificate
Digital Electronics
Course Outline
The Digital Electronics course provides learners with a structured and practical introduction to digital systems. Starting from number systems used in computing, students will develop a strong understanding of binary arithmetic, logic operations and digital circuit design.
The course progresses from combinational logic circuits to sequential systems, including flip-flops, counters, registers, and state machines. Learners will apply Boolean algebra and Karnaugh Maps to simplify logic circuits and optimise digital designs.
Through extensive hands-on practical sessions, students will design, simulate, build and test digital circuits, culminating in the creation of a complex digital system combining both combinational and sequential logic.
Key Information
- MQF/EQF Level: Not pegged/recognised by MFHEA
- ECTS: N/A
- Qualification/Certification Type: Certificate of Completion
- Course Duration: 20 weeks × 3 hrs/week
- Total Hours: 60 hours
- Delivery Mode: In-person (hands-on lab-based)
- Language of Instruction: English & Maltese
- Target Audience: 16+ years
Students must complete at least 85% of total learning hours (tracked via attendance logs, lab participation and assessment submissions). A Certificate of Completion will be issued accordingly.
Course Description
This unit provides a structured introduction to the core principles of digital electronics, starting from different numbering systems used in computer programming languages. The student will learn how to convert decimal numbers into binary, then into octal and ultimately into hexadecimal number system used extensively in computer software. After, the student will learn how the computer works out arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication on binary numbers. The unit will also show students how decimal fractions are represented in binary form.
Having this strong foundation in place, the unit will progress to combinational logic circuit design, basic Boolean algebra, truth tables and circuit simplification techniques using Karnaugh Maps.
The next topic will be sequential logic. This topic delves into different types of flip-flops and how they are used to create digital counters and registers. Afterwards, State Machines will be introduced.
This unit is highly practical as various real world application circuits will be created and built by the student to understand better, how, and when, to employ discrete digital systems. Apart from these circuits, the students must create and build, a complex digital system consisting of both combinational and sequential logic.
Entry Requirements
- Familiarity with computers and binary concepts (helpful but not required)
Recommended Prior Knowledge:
- Completion of an Analogue Electronics or Basic Electrical Principles course (optional but beneficial)
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- ICT students
- Electronics and engineering learners
- Robotics and automation enthusiasts
- Mechatronics students
- Computer science beginners interested in hardware
- Embedded systems learners
- Hobbyists wanting structured digital logic knowledge
Course Delivery
The programme is structured into six modules, delivered through:
- Instructor-led lectures
- Guided laboratory experiments
- Logic circuit simulation software
- Breadboard implementation
- Problem-solving workshops
- Design challenges
- Final capstone project
Course Structure
- Module 1 – Number Systems & Digital Foundations
- Module 2 – Logic Gates & Boolean Algebra
- Module 3 – Combinational Logic Design
- Module 4 – Sequential Logic
- Module 5 – State Machines & System Design
- Module 6 – Final Digital System Project
- Final Assessment
Assessment & Certification
Assessment Breakdown:
- Practical Lab Assessments – 40%
- Theory Test (Mid + Final) – 30%
- Final Digital System Project – 20%
- Participation & Continuous Assessment – 10%
Upon successful completion, students receive a Certificate in Digital Electronics.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Convert between decimal, binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems.
- Perform arithmetic operations in binary.
- Apply Boolean algebra to simplify digital circuits.
- Design and analyse combinational logic circuits.
- Use Karnaugh Maps to minimise logic expressions.
- Understand and implement sequential circuits using flip-flops.
- Design digital counters, registers, and state machines.
- Develop and build a complete digital system prototype.
- Troubleshoot digital circuits effectively.
Course Intake Dates & Pricing
April 2026
Price: EUR 750
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