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IT, Computing & Cyber Security

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

Every company relies to a certain extent on IT and technology professionals with advanced technical skills to complete a diverse range of jobs. Our IT and gaming courses will give you a solid understanding of business and empower you to progress to university or into a challenging and rewarding career.

WHAT WILL I DO?

Our courses will provide you with the competence, skills and knowledge to work effectively and efficiently with IT systems, communications and productivity tools and applications in a range of job roles and industry sectors. Topics covered include creating animation, graphics, app development, cyber security, 3D modelling, websites and office applications.

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

Progress to an Apprenticeship, university or employment in areas such as web developer, graphics designer, programmer, app designer or technical support.

Computing for England (Cyber Security) HNC Level 4

Develop the specialist skills you need for a career in cyber security with our HNC Computing for England – Cyber Security course. This Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification focuses on building the practical and theoretical knowledge essential for roles in areas such as network security, ethical hacking and data protection. You’ll gain hands-on experience and real-world understanding to help protect organisations and individuals from digital threats.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore a range of core computing modules, including programming, networking, and professional practice, alongside a specialist cyber security unit that deepens your expertise.

Learning takes place in our purpose-built computing labs, supported by expert tutors with extensive experience in the computing and cyber security sectors.

Whether you’re aiming for an entry-level role in IT or cyber security, or planning to progress to an HND or degree-level qualification, this course offers the ideal foundation for a successful and rewarding career in this fast-growing field.

Computing for England (Cyber Security) HND Level 5

The Higher Nation Diploma in Computing for England (Cyber Security) is a two-year qualification building on the knowledge gained in the Level 4 HNC, deepening your understanding and preparing you for advanced study or a professional career in the computing and cyber security sectors.

Equivalent to the second year of a university degree, the HND explores more specialised and applied areas of cyber security. You’ll study key topics such as Applied Cryptography in the Cloud, Digital Forensics and Information Security Management, developing both your technical expertise and your ability to apply it in real-world contexts.

Learning takes place in our purpose-built computing labs, where you’ll have access to industry-standard software and equipment. You’ll be supported by experienced tutors who bring extensive knowledge from across the computing and cyber security industries, helping you build the confidence and practical skills needed for a successful career.

Whether you plan to move straight into employment within the IT and cyber security sector or continue to a Bachelor’s degree (BSc Hons), this qualification provides a strong platform for your next step.

Hardware, Network and Infrastructure Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2

The Hardware, Network and Infrastructure Foundation Apprenticeship provides learners with a practical introduction to the essential components of modern IT systems. Designed for college students, this course blends classroom learning with real-world experience to develop foundational skills in maintaining, supporting, and securing computer hardware and networks.

Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship

This occupation is found in organisations, large and small, in all sectors, and within public, private and voluntary organisations. Organisations increasingly rely on computer and communications systems in all areas of their operations and decision-making processes. It is therefore crucial to ensure the optimal performance and maintenance of systems. An Information Communication Technician (ICT) is critical to achieving this.

The broad purpose of the ICT occupation is to deliver efficient operation and control of the IT and/or Telecommunications infrastructure (comprising physical or virtual hardware, software, network services and data storage) either on-premises or to end-users provisioned as cloud services that is required to deliver and support the information systems needs of an organisation.

T Level Digital Support and Security – Cyber Security

The Digital T level has been designed with leading businesses and employers in the Digital industry and gives you:

  • A thorough understanding of concepts and theories behind cybersecurity
  • The opportunity to solve real life problems in the cybersecurity field.
  • Valuable experience of learning from the experts through working side by side with those in the cybersecurity industry on your industry placement so that you have the chance to learn what this career is like in the real world while you continue your studies.

Technical Diploma in Digital Technology Level 2

BTEC Level 2 Technicals are practical, work-related qualifications designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for specific career paths or to progress to further education, such as Level 3 courses or apprenticeships.

This course is recognised by:

  • BT
  • Certification Partners
  • Prodigy Learning

And supported by the professional body:

  • The Tech Partnership