IT BTEC

Course summary

The IT/Computing/digital sector is a major source of employment in the UK. The UK has positioned itself to be the ‘Digital capital of Europe’ as it continues to invest billions every year in digital skills and commerce. The modern world expects digital skills to be as important as English and Maths. Having both technical skills and business understanding is the key to success. In this qualification, you will develop important technical skills in data interpretation, data presentation and data protection. You will learn about Cybercrime, understanding the different types of threats and how to protect against them. This qualification will enable you to use project-planning tools, models and techniques within an IT, computing and digital context. Digital projects today often involve working with diverse teams across different locations. You will develop an understanding of what a virtual work environment is and how cloud technologies allow remote teams to work together more effectively.