Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security and Cloud Networking)

UCAS code: IT03

Here's what Activate Learning says about its Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security and Cloud Networking) course.

The Pearson HNC Digital Technologies (Cyber Security and Cloud Networking) helps you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, able to meet the demands of employers.

The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in a fast-changing industry. Starting with the Higher National Certificate and progressing to the Higher National Diploma, you’ll follow a clear pathway that allows you to specialise in areas that match your interests and ambitions.

At Levels 4 and 5, you’ll explore specialist routes that prepare you for higher education or employment in your chosen field. Our curriculum focuses on practical skills and core competencies that will support your lifelong learning and professional development. You won’t just learn theory, you’ll apply your knowledge through assessments that combine what you know with what you can do, helping you develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

We understand that flexibility is essential, so our approach to learning and assessment is designed to accommodate different learning styles and support your progression. The programme is built to meet current industry needs and prepare you for the opportunities of tomorrow.

Professional Practice in the Digital Economy (15 credits) Innovation and Digital Transformation (15 credits) Cyber Security (15 credits) Programming (15 credits) Big Data and Visualisation (15 credits) Networking in the Cloud (15 credits) Security (15 credits) Networking (15 credits)

ONLINE This course is delivered online and will consist of ‘live’ (synchronous) workshops and seminars, along with learning materials that you will be guided through and can complete at a time convenient to you.

READING This course is delivered on campus at Reading College and will consist of lectures, workshops, and seminars, along with learning materials that you will be guided through.

APPLICABLE TO BOTH You will learn through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. By participating in vocational 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.