Pearson
Level 5
QN: 603/6675/8
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Cloud Computing
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2100 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 5
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
34 Units
Guided Hours
2100 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Application Development Testing and Debugging
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop a modular application for the Cloud using a fast development method.2. Test the modules of a cloud application based on a testing plan.3.
- Perform functional and acceptance testing of a completed modular application.4.
- Assess the effectiveness of formal testing processes for application development.
2
Applied Cryptography in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse encryption ciphers and algorithms as methods to secure data in a cloud environment.2.
- Discuss security risks and issues related to public key encryption in practice.3.
- Demonstrate the use of cryptographic and cryptoanalysis tools for improving security in a virtual private net
- Evaluate advanced encryption protocols and their application for an organisation considering a move to the cloud.
3
Applied Programming and Design Principles
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Investigate the impact of SOLID development principles on the OOP paradigm.2. Design a large dataset processing application using SOLID principles and clean coding techniques.3. Build a data processing application based on a developed design.4.
- Perform automatic testing on a data processing application.
4
Applied Security in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse common threats and defence practices with a view to improving security within a cloud infrastructure.2. Design defence-based security solutions ensuring effective cloud security management for a business case.3. Deploy security solutions to mitigate threats in a cloud environment to meet the needs of the business case.4.
- Evaluate how secured cloud infrastructure mitigates potential vulnerabilities through monitoring strategies.
5
Artificial Intelligence
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the theoretical foundation of Artificial Intelligence, current trends and issues to determine the effectiveness of AI technology.2.
- Implement an intelligent system using a technique of the top-down approach of AI.3.
- Implement an intelligent system using a technique of the bottom-up approach of AI.4.
- Investigate and discuss a range of emerging AI technologies to determine future changes in industry.
6
Business Information Technology Systems
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the role of different IT systems in support of organisational objectives.2. Compare flexible and reliable IT systems that respond to organisational requirements within an organisational context.3.
- Evaluate IT systems that support value-added change within organisations.4.
- Recommend practical IT systems solutions to given organisational scenarios.
7
Business Intelligence
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss business processes and the mechanisms used to support business decision making
- Compare the tools and technologies associated with business intelligence functionality
- Demonstrate the use of a business intelligence tools and technologies
- Discuss the impact of business intelligence tools and technologies for effective decision-making purposes and the legal/regulatory context in which they are used.
8
Cloud Architecture Design
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Produce a cloud feasibility assessment for a defined problem for a small-to-medium sized organisation.2.
- Use appropriate architectural design principles to design an infrastructure for a defined problem.3.
- Implement an infrastructure solution using cloud architectural design principles based on defined requirements.4.
- Analyse the metric monitoring and alert system to baseline the health of your cloud environment.
9
Cloud Computing Research Project
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine suitable research methodologies and approaches in preparation for a research project.2. Conduct and analyse research relevant for a cloud computing themed research project.3.
- Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders.4.
- Reflect on the effectiveness of the selected research methodologies for the chosen research project.
10
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.
11
Cloud Systems Integration
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse system integration requirements for businesses considering cloud-based integration.2.
- Plan a systems integration strategy to satisfy a business case.3. Design a solution that meets the business case requirements using appropriate cloud elements.4.
- Illustrate the designed solution by mapping selected vendors product to planned deployment architecture.
12
Computer Systems Architecture
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the relationships between hardware components and the subsystems used in a computer system.2. Categorise the key features and services provided by different computer operating systems and hardware.3.
- work communication technology and the associated services to connect computer systems.4.
- Demonstrate diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve hardware, software and networking related issues.
13
Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the types of critical infrastructure and organisations involved in critical infrastructure protection
- Explore the emergency planning methods for critical infrastructure protection
- Investigate command and control procedures in the management of critical infrastructure scenarios
- Review threats to critical infrastructure
14
Data Structures & Algorithms
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine abstract data types, concrete data structures and algorithms.2. Specify abstract data types and algorithms in a formal notation.3.
- Implement complex data structures and algorithms.4.
- Assess the effectiveness of data structures and algorithms.
15
Database Design & Development in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Design a cloud based relational database system using appropriate design tools and methods for a substantial problem.2.
- Develop a fully functional relational database system, based on an existing system design and host it in the cloud.3.
- Perform system testing against user, technical and hosting requirements.4.
- Produce documentation to support the system and manage the hosting of it in the cloud.
16
Deploying and Operating in the Cloud Project (Pearson set)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the cloud architectural principles used for designing a technological solution for an organisational move to the cloud.2.
- Develop a cloud-based prototype using an appropriate development methodology for a business case.3. Test the prototype solution against business case requirements.4.
- Discuss the value gained from developing a cloud-based solution to support sustainable organisational performance.
17
Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse employee knowledge, skills and behaviours required by HR professionals
- Analyse the factors to be considered when implementing and evaluating inclusive learning and development to drive sustainable business performance
- Apply knowledge and understanding to the ways in which high-performance working (HPW) contributes to employee engagement and competitive advantage
- Evaluate ways in which performance management, collaborative working and effective communication can support high-performance culture and commitment
18
E-Commerce & Strategy
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine E-Commerce strategies and their impact on business organisations.2.
- Review the hardware, software, web-based and database technologies involved in setting up a secure E-commerce site.3. Design an E-Commerce strategy based on a given end user requirement or specification.4.
- Implement an E-Commerce strategy based on a given end user requirement or specification.
19
Financing the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Assess the financial elements to be considered when commissioning a cloud-based service.2.
- Create a cloud service contract selecting elements based on a given organisation need.3.
- Investigate the financial impact of legal obligations involved in utilising cloud service provision in the home country and internationally.4.
- Review the financial risks and benefits to an organisation of moving to use cloud services.
20
Forensics in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the specific features required of a forensic tool for it to work effectively in the cloud.2.
- Develop a cloud forensics policy which considers legal and commercial implications for a given organisational scenario.3. Instigate attacks on a cloud-based system using appropriately selected tools.4.
- Investigate the result of attacks on a cloud-based system and identify improvements.
21
Information Security Management in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the basic principles of information security governance for meeting assurance, quality and performance standards in the cloud.2.
- Investigate the use of Information Security Management System’s (ISMS’s) in organisations.3.
- Develop a business case for a cloud-based ISMS solution for a given business scenario.4. Design a Security Posture Assessment for a cloud environment identifying risks.
22
Internet of Things
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse what aspects of IoT are necessary and appropriate when designing software applications.2.
- Outline a plan for an appropriate IoT application using common architecture, frameworks, tools, hardware and APIs.3.
- Develop an IoT application using any combination of hardware, software, data, platforms and services.4.
- Evaluate your IoT application and the problems it might encounter when integrating into the wider IoT ecosystem.
23
Machine Learning
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the theoretical foundation of machine learning to determine how an intelligent machine works.2.
- Investigate the most popular and efficient machine learning algorithms used in industry.3.
- Develop a machine learning application using an appropriate programming language or machine learning tool for solving a real-world problem.4.
- Evaluate the outcome or the result of the application to determine the effectiveness of the learning algorithm used in the application.
24
Maths for Computing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Use applied number theory in practical computing scenarios.2.
- Analyse events using probability theory and probability distributions.3.
- Determine solutions of graphical examples using geometry and vector methods.4.
- Evaluate problems concerning differential and integral calculus.
25
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.
26
Operating Systems in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine different Operating Systems and the processes they manage for a cloud environment.2.
- Discuss how virtual environments and the cloud deployment stack can meet the needs of organisations.3.
- Produce a technical specification for a cloud deployed operating system based on a business case.4. Deploy a virtualised environment to meet the needs of an identified user.
27
Professional Practice
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target audience.2.
- Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problem-solving scenarios.3.
- Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the impact of team working in different environments.4.
- Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its role within the workplace and for higher level learning.
28
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.
29
Risk Analysis & Systems Testing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine risk-based testing and requirements.2.
- Create a customised risk-based test strategy, plans and techniques for a given specification.3.
- Demonstrate a risk-based Test
- Plan, producing associated outcomes.4.
- Evaluate a risk-based Test
- Plan and its associated outcomes.
30
Security in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain commonplace security principles used in a cloud infrastructure for an organisation.2. Design a secure cloud solution based on requirements for a corporate environment.3. Configure cloud security measures based on requirements for a corporate environment.4.
- Implement a test plan based on an established testing methodology to improve cloud security.
31
Software Development Methodologies in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the impact of different software development lifecycles on project outcomes.2.
- Develop a project management proposal for an identified project to implement a cloud-deployed solution.3.
- Implement a cloud-based solution using a DevOps Pipeline to meet project requirements.4.
- Demonstrate the use of collaborative software development when implementing a cloud-based solution for an identified project.
32
Strategic Information Systems
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Review the information requirements of organisations.2.
- Explore the types of information systems that are used within all levels of an organisation.3.
- Demonstrate the use of an information system to produce management information.4.
- Review the effectiveness of strategic information systems for global competitiveness.
33
Understanding and Leading Change
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Compare ways in which change impacts on an organisation’s strategy and operations
- Evaluate the influences that drivers of change have on organisational behaviour
- Determine how barriers to change influence leadership decision-making
- Apply a range of leadership approaches to a change initiative.
34
Website Design and Development in the Cloud
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss cloud technologies and management services associated with hosting websites for specific organisational need.2. Design a cloud-based website including tools, technologies and software for a business case.3. Build a multipage cloud-based website, based on a design for a given business case.4.
- Review the cloud hosted website against the requirements of the business case.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6675/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2020