Course description
HNC Digital Technologies (Cyber Security and Cloud Networking)
Enter the technology industry on the front foot, with a new breed of qualifications.
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Training Course Content
What you'll learn
This program will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to work across different digital technologies functions. This is a varied program that will provide you with the core skills required for a range of careers in digital technologies. You will gain an insight into digital technology operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace.
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security and Cloud Networking) provides a solid grounding, enabling you to specialise, which you can build on if you decide to continue your studies to Level 5 Higher National Diploma (Digital Technologies) or onto further higher-level study at university.
The program is designed to be studied full-time over one academic year of 32 weeks, this is equivalent to two days a week. The HNC in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security and Cloud Networking) is a qualification of a minimum of 120 credits.
Please note that as programs are reviewed regularly, the module list may vary:
- Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
- Innovation and Digital Transformation
- Cyber Security
- Programming
- Big Data and Visualisation
- Networking in the Cloud
- Security
- Networking
Course delivery details
At our City of Oxford College and University Centre Technology Campus, and Reading College and University Centre, teaching will take the form of lectures, seminars, feedback sessions, workshops and one-to-one support.
This course is also delivered online and will consist of ‘live’ (synchronous) workshops and seminars along with learning materials which you will be guided through and able to complete at a time convenient to you. You will learn through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. By participating invocational activities, you will develop key behaviours and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research, and analysis. Plus, you’ll be supported by a friendly, committed, and qualified team of lecturers who have both professional and teaching experience.
You will be assessed through a mixture of written assignments, group assessment, peer assessment, portfolio assessment and practice-related coursework. You will also be supported with a wide range of learning resources made available via Activate Learning’s Online Learning Environment (ALO), including access to textbooks, articles and multimedia content.
Continuing Studies
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be perfectly positioned to further your learning by moving on to study an HND, progress onto study at university or onto employment.
Career opportunities could include becoming a cyber security specialist, security risk analyst, network security engineer or software engineer to name a few.
Activate Learning
Activate Learning is a forward-thinking education group that aims for far-reaching, progressive change and impact through learning. We work with learners as individuals, helping them make the choice of course and career pathway that’s right for them. Our mission is to provide work-ready talent for business, and...