The Pearson HNC in Digital Technologies (Business Analytics and Change Management pathway) helps you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, able to meet the demands of employers. The programme also forms the first part of the HTQ in Leadership and Management and once you have successfully completed it you will be able to progress on to the HND (Top Up) in Digital Technologies to obtain the full HTQ,
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HTQs are qualifications at Level 4 or Level 5, including Higher National Certificates (HNCs), Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Foundation Degrees, and are approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours sought after by employers.
The Level 4 units lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to digital technologies and to a range of digital technology specialist functions. This develops and strengthens core skills, while preparing you to study specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility.
You will gain a wide range of knowledge tied to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. You will be involved in vocational activities that help you to develop vocational behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace. After studying a Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies you will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of digital technology. You will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of digital-technology-related business.
The aims of this Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Digital Technologies are to:
- give students the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the national and international digital technologies environment.
- develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different digital technologies functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex digital technologies.
- provide the core skills required for a range of careers in digital technologies, including cybersecurity, software development, data analytics, networking, animation, software testing, business analysis and change management.
- offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions.
- develop students’ understanding of the major impact that digital technologies have on the business environment.
- provide insight into digital technology operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace.
- equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values, and, allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.
We understand the unique needs of students studying online; we appreciate that they may be juggling work, family, and other commitments, and at Activate Learning we are experienced in supporting people in those situations. We have a dedicated team of Higher Education Study Support Tutors who are on hand if you need additional help.
This qualification is also delivered on campus at our Reading College and University Centre and at City of Oxford College and University Centre (Technology Campus).
The HNC in Digital Technologies also offers other pathways including: Cyber Security & Cloud Networking, Software Development and Programming, Data Analytics, Digital Communications Management, Business Analytics and Change Management, and Artificial Intelligence Solution & Applications.
When you study with Activate Learning, you will belong to a group of students studying the HNC and have regular one to ones, group interactions and taught sessions with a team of highly qualified and experienced teachers with business experience.