Advancing digital for your career

Computers are all around us: in cars, kitchen scales, digital cameras, etc. But how do they store the data they hold? This free course, Representing and manipulating data in computers, will help you to understand how the data in a computer represents something in the outside world. You will also explore how ASCII code and Unicode are used to control data.

Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. This qualification teaches you how to handle data correctly. Our qualifications have been developed to provide learners with the best opportunity to enhance their success in employment across a range of sectors.

How do you model a software system? This free course, Modelling object-oriented software an introduction, will help you to work through the processes necessary to produce a conceptual model, by analysing the requirements document to identify classes and associations appropriate for modelling the system domain, together with their respective attributes and multiplicities.

Get under the bonnet of social media and explore digital storytelling with Dines, founder and creative director of Studio Blup.

What is digital marketing and why is it so valuable to businesses in today’s world? Find out with Coventry University Online. Access to course for 4 weeks for free.

Make your life more efficient by communicating through email, using internet search, and creating documents.

Many people have experienced significant changes in their working environments over the last 18 months, as more people have stayed at home and worked remotely, relying on digital applications and technology to complete their day-to-day tasks.You could be a manager who has made the switch from face-to-face management and you're now leading a team remotely; experiencing the new challenges this brings. Or perhaps you've worked in a sector where using digital technology wasn't part of your role and you want to make a positive step in developing new skills for your future career success.

The Digital Skills Bootcamp course allows the individual learner to choose which pathway in digital they want to continue upskilling themselves on, after the introductory unit. The Cyber Security pathway consists of 5 modules; Get Connected, Introduction to Cyber Security, Cyber Security Essentials, CyberOps Associate, and IoT Security. Learners will receive weekly support sessions and the information and help to choose the right pathway to better their future. Upon completion, the learner will receive a Skills Bootcamp certificate and the opportunity to progress onto one of our Digital and Technology apprenticeships such as; Level 3 Cyber Security Technician, Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist or Level 4 Cyber Intrusion Analyst.

Many people have experienced significant changes in their working environments over the last 18 months, and as more and more people have stayed at home and worked remotely, the nature of work has been adapted with new skills required to keep up with the pace.This course is perfect for developing your ability in using data more effectively and developing data storytelling techniques. The Skills Bootcamps in Analysing Data will enable you to use data tools and gain an accredited qualification, with the end goal being considered for opportunities and vacancies to progress your career.

The Data Analytics Bootcamp is a 12 week course with 5 modules; Applied AI, Excel Fundamentals, Visualise with Excel, Power BI Fundamentals, and Storytelling with Data. This fun and interactive course prepares learners for the Qlik Data Literacy Exam, an industry recognised certification. The Skills Bootcamp is online, allowing learners to complete it in their own time and space, with access to weekly support sessions for additional help and the ability to email Imran Rehmi – Data Analytics Skills Coach – with any questions you may have. Once completed, learners will receive a ‘Data Analytics Skills Bootcamp Certificate of Completion’ and have a chance to progress onto our Level 3 Data Technician and Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship.

The Digital Marketing Bootcamp is a 12 week course consisting of 6 modules; Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Channels, SEO Principles, Google Ads, and Google Analytics. The Skills Bootcamp is online based and can be completed in the learners own time, at their own pace. There is weekly support sessions available and the ability to email Anna McGroggan – Digital Marketing Skills Coach – at any time if questions or issues arise. Upon completion of the Skills Bootcamp, the learner will receive a certificate and the opportunity to progress onto an apprenticeship course, such as the Level 3 Digital Marketer. In addition to developing and learning new skills, successful completion could lead to exciting advancements of the learners’ responsibilities in their work place and potential promotions.

As an Infrastructure Technician, you will learn the key skills and steps that go into aiding a customer with their technical needs. You will learn how to: gather information to determine customer and system requirements, prepare and present a proposal for the customer before planning, installing and configuring the network.You will also learn how to test and troubleshoot the configuration, before preparing documentation for the customer to sign off on. Lastly you will also acquire the key knowledge to provide ongoing support for any customer.

The Digital Skills Bootcamp is a 12 week course, that allows the individual learner to choose which pathway in digital they want to continue their learning after the introductory unit. The IT, Networking and Infrastructure pathway includes 4 modules; Get Connected, IT Essentials, Networking Essentials, and CCNA Introduction to Networks. The learner will receive information and support to aid them choosing the most suitable pathway to further their learning and a better future. In addition, learners will have access to weekly support sessions with our Digital and Technology Skills Coach, Shaun McDonald, who is available to answer any questions and provide supplementary help if needed. After 12 weeks, the learner will receive a certificate of completion and have the opportunity to progress their learning and become qualified with a suitable apprenticeship such as; Level 3 Information Communication Technician, Level 3 IT Solutions Technician or Level 4 Network Engineer.

This qualification enhances your competency in digital literacy skills, supporting you within your current job role or giving the opportunity for progression into a role where digital skills are required.

Find out around some of the skills needed for the world of tomorrow. Courses in this pathway include:Introduction to coding Artificial intelligence