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Diploma in Data Analytics – Extension approved

Further to my previous post regarding the extension of our CBQs, I am pleased to advise that the Diploma in Data Analytics has been extended for a further two years. See details below: Code: GL30 48 Title: Diploma in Data Analytics at SCQF Level 8 End Accreditation Date (lapsing date): 31/03/2022 End Certification Date (finish date): 31/03/2026 If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Review of Higher National Qualifications in Computing

It’s been a long time since I first announced that we were about to review a suite of the most popular HN qualifications in Computing, which I immodestly called “the HN Review”. The main reason for the delay was the HN Next Generation project, which was going to have a big impact on the design of all future HN awards. There was broad agreement that we (Computing) wanted to be part of that important change — and that meant waiting…

Presentations from the Computing Conference

We’ve received a lot of requests for the presentations from the recent Computing Conference. They’re now available for download. The event commenced with two keynote presentations from Judy and Melinda. KeynoteSpeaker1 ProfJudyRobertson KeynoteSpeaker2 MelindaMatthews-Clarkson This was followed by a number of workshop presentations. Workshop 1: Digital Literacy: W1 Digital Literacy units W4 Intro to National Progression Awards W5 National Qualifications Workshop 2: HN Review: W2 HN Review Workshop 3: HND Cyber Security: W3 HND Cyber Security Launch Event Workshop 4:…

Digital Skills Partnership (DSP) events in March 2020 – Ethical Hacking and Data Science

Event 1: Ethical Hacking 1 – reconnaissance and scanning webinar Thursday 12 March, 2:30-3:30pm Ethical Hacking 1 – Reconnaissance and Scanning Webinar Event 2: Ethical Hacking 2 – exploitation and covering tracks webinar Tuesday 24 March, 2:30-3:30pm Ethical Hacking 2 – exploitation and covering tracks webinar These two webinars will support lecturers delivering the Ethical Hacking unit within the HNC/D in Cyber Security. Joining instructions to access the sessions will be issued upon booking. Event 3: Industry Current Practice on…

2020 Computing Conference report

This year’s annual Computing Conference took place yesterday, at the Stirling Court Hotel in the grounds of the University of Stirling. It was the biggest Computing Conference that we’ve ever held, with almost 160 people in attendance. The event commenced with two keynote presentations from Judy Robertson, of Edinburgh University, and Medlinda Matthews-Clarkson of CodeClan. The remainder of the day was spent in workshops which covered a number of topics including cyber security, data science, National Qualifications, vocational qualifications, and…