If your friend want to be in the field of CS or IT then I would recommend your friend to go for BCA. BCA is a three years degree course. In this course the student will be taught programming and all the computer related skills required in order to get placed in a IT firm.

To know more about BCA you may visit:

https://dqxeclau.top/courses/bca-bachelor-of-computer-applications

I hope this answer helps. All the very best for your future endeavors!