Pearson
Level 4
QN: 603/7868/2
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies for England
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 960 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
16 Units
Guided Hours
960 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Big Data & Visualisation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine big data and visualisation for decision making.2.
- Investigate statistical and graphical techniques, tools and industry software solutions for big data and visualisation.3.
- Demonstrate the use of industry software to manipulate data and prepare visual presentations for a given data set.4.
- Assess the role, responsibilities and challenges for data specialists.
2
Cloud Fundamentals
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the fundamentals of Cloud Computing in relation to areas of application, architecture and platform.2. Design a deployment model to be hosted in the cloud for a given scenario.3.
- Explain different Cloud Service Providers’ (CSP) approaches to providing a cloud architecture frame
- work for business uses.4.
- Assess the technical challenges and risks inherent in moving IT systems to the cloud.
3
Cyber Security
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the nature of cybercrime and cyber threat actors.2.
- Investigate cyber security threats and hazards.3.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of information assurance concepts applied to ICT infrastructure.4.
- Investigate incident response methods to cyber security threats.
4
Data Analytics
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the theoretical foundation of data analytics that determine decision- making processes in management or business environments.2.
- Apply a range of descriptive analytic techniques to convert data into actionable insight using a range of statistical techniques.3.
- Investigate a range of predictive analytic techniques to discover new knowledge for forecasting future events.4.
- Demonstrate prescriptive analytic methods for finding the best course of action for a situation.
5
Database Design & Development
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Use an appropriate design tool to design a relational database system for a substantial problem.2.
- Develop a fully functional relational database system, based on an existing system design.3. Test the system against user and system requirements.4.
- Produce technical and user documentation.
6
Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Intelligent Systems
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the theoretical foundation of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on users and organisations.2.
- Analyse the approaches, techniques and tools to deploy Intelligent Systems in an organisation.3. Modify an AI-based system to improve how exhibits intelligence in response to a real-world problem.4.
- Evaluate the technical and ethical challenges and opportunities of Intelligent Systems.
7
Innovation & Digital Transformation
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the underlying context for digital innovation and market disruption that leads to business transformation.2.
- Explain the different types of digital transformation.3.
- Discuss the requirements for a successful digital transformation.4.
- Evaluate the range of methods for protecting ideas as part of digital transformation strategies and their advantages and disadvantages.
8
Management in the Digital Economy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate types of organisational structures and cultures in the digital economy sector.2.
- Explore the role, impact and influence of stakeholders in a digital economy organisation.3.
- Investigate digital-led approaches to management and leadership.4.
- Assess the relationship between motivation, organisational behaviour, performance and reflection in a digital team.
9
Networking
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine networking principles and their protocols.2.
- Explain networking devices and operations.3. Design efficient networked systems.4.
- Implement and diagnose networked systems.
10
Networking in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine commonplace networking principles used in a cloud infrastructure to support communication.2.
- Explain the operation of networking technologies within a cloud infrastructure.3. Design a networking solution for a cloud-based system for a business use case.4. Enhance net
- work performance for a cloud-based system developed for a given business use case.
11
Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the evolution and impact of digital technologies on work environments.2.
- Examine the importance of professional development for career success.3.
- Demonstrate a range of transferable and communication skills used for effective problem solving.4.
- Review ways in which feedback can be used to support professional development planning and future role in the workplace.
12
Programming
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Define basic algorithms to carry out an operation and outline the process of programming an application.2.
- Explain the characteristics of procedural, object-orientated and event-driven programming.3.
- Implement basic algorithms in code using an IDE.4.
- Determine the debugging process and explain the importance of a coding standard.
13
Security
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess risks to IT security.2.
- Describe IT security solutions.3.
- Review mechanisms to control organisational IT security.4.
- Manage organisational security.
14
Software Development Lifecycles
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe different software development lifecycles.2.
- Explain the importance of a feasibility study.3.
- Undertake a software development lifecycle.4.
- Discuss the suitability of software behavioural design techniques.
15
Website Design & Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain server technologies and management services associated with hosting and managing websites.2. Categorise website technologies, tools and software used to develop websites.3. Utilise website technologies, tools and techniques with good design principles to create a multipage website.4.
- Create and use a Test
- Plan to review the performance and design of a multipage website.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7868/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2023