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Cyber Skills for the Digital Age - Industry Excellence Academy First Certificate 2

at The Manchester College, MANCHESTER · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2025see the detail

Level 2Applied and BTECFirst Certificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

At the cutting edge of new developments, just like the digital industry itself, the Cyber Skills for the Digital Age course is a fantastic introduction to the entire sector. If you want to learn both coding and networking in real-life scenarios, from hardware, programming to networks, this is the course for you. You’ll start with a look at The Online World and learn how today’s technology systems interact with us on a day-to-day basis. Then, you’ll begin to develop your skills creating apps and websites, working with tools, software and coding techniques used in the digital industries, such as Visual Studio, HTML5 and CSS3. Looking at how different types of apps, websites and networks are developed, as well as how operating systems work across different platforms, you’ll be building your own portfolio of skills and work across a wide selection of technologies, setting the path for an exciting future career in the industry. Those successful in gaining a place on the Transition Programmes will be eligible for the ‘T Award’, a package of benefits that includes: • £300 per year bursary* • Curriculum based incentives • Free branded work wear • Opportunity to take part in exciting college-wide competitions • Minimum 20% delivery by industry experts • Access to industry standard laptop* (as appropriate) • Minimum 15- day industry placement • Digital upskilling • Master classes • And much more *Subject to requirements including 95% attendance, positive attitude and grade profile.

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • City Campus Manchester

    City Campus Manchester 60 Great Ducie Street, Manchester, M3 1PT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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