City & Guilds Limited · RQF Level 2

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in ICT Systems Support

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  • LevelRQF Level 2
  • Total credits27
  • Guided learning170 hours
  • Units in this qualification149

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These are the units City & Guilds Limited registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.

.NET fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain foundational knowledge of the .NET framework, including its concepts, key components, and code compilation requirements. The unit covers Input/Output classes, application security, memory management, and basic .NET language features.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know .NET framework concepts, including the Common Language Runtime (CLR) and the .NET class library.
  • Know key components in the .Net framework, such as assemblies, namespaces, and types.
  • Know the requirements of .Net code compilation, including the role of the compiler and the intermediate language (IL).
  • Know Input/Output (I/O) classes in the .NET framework for reading and writing data to files and streams.
  • Secure a .NET application, including authentication, authorisation, and encryption techniques.
  • Know key aspect of .NET languages, such as C# and VB.NET, including syntax, data types, and control structures.
  • Know what is involved in memory management in .NET, including garbage collection and resource disposal.
  • Create .NET applications using appropriate tools and techniques.
Administering a Windows based ServerReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to administer Windows-based servers, including deploying server images, managing DNS and domain controllers, implementing group policy infrastructure, and optimising file services. You'll perform routine server maintenance and manage remote access and network servers.

What you'll be able to do

  • Deploy server images, including selecting appropriate deployment methods and configuring deployment settings
  • Manage Domain Name Systems (DNS), including configuring DNS zones, records, and resolvers
  • Maintain domain controllers, including performing routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and managing replication
  • Implement a group policy infrastructure, including creating and configuring Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
  • Manage remote access, including configuring VPNs and other remote access technologies
  • Manage the network server, including configuring network services and managing network resources
  • Optimise file services, including configuring file sharing permissions and optimising file server performance
  • Manage group policy, including troubleshooting group policy issues and managing group policy settings
Administering server databasesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to administer SQL Server databases, including installation, configuration, creation, modification, querying, restoration, user authorisation, auditing, automation, security configuration, and ongoing database maintenance to ensure data integrity and compliance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Install SQL Server, following the correct procedures and configurations.
  • Use databases, including creating, modifying, and querying databases.
  • Restore SQL Server databases, ensuring data integrity and availability.
  • Authorise users, granting appropriate access permissions to different users.
  • Audit SQL Server Environments, monitoring and analysing database activity for security and compliance purposes.
  • Automate SQL Server Management, using scripting and scheduling tools to streamline administrative tasks.
  • Configure security for SQL Server Agent, protecting the agent from unauthorised access and misuse.
  • Perform ongoing database maintenance, including tasks such as backups, index maintenance, and performance tuning.
  • Use tracing options, capturing and analysing database events to diagnose performance issues and identify potential problems.
  • Manage multiple servers, administering and monitoring multiple SQL Server instances from a central location.
  • Troubleshoot SQL Server administrative issues, identifying and resolving common problems related to database administration.
Business ConceptsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of business structures, key functions, and legislative issues. You'll analyse financial and strategic information to assess business performance and support decision-making processes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain different business structures and the key functions within a business organisation.
  • Explain the relevant legislative issues that impact business operations.
  • Analyse financial information to assess business performance and make informed decisions.
  • Evaluate strategic information to support business planning and decision-making.
Business Concepts 2Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of different organisational types and their key functions. You'll understand how external environments drive organisational change, describe legal and regulatory issues, and gain insight into essential financial operations within organisations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know different types of organisations, including sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, and public sector organisations
  • Know the key functions within organisations, including finance, marketing, operations, and human resources
  • Understand how the external environment creates the need for organisations to change, including factors such as economic conditions, technological advancements, and social trends
  • Describe the main legal and regulatory issues for organisations, including employment law, data protection, and health and safety
  • Know the essential financial operations within organisations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management
Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer NetworksReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to design, implement, and maintain prototype network infrastructures. You'll define network requirements, design topologies, configure devices, and ensure network functionality and continuity.

What you'll be able to do

  • Design a network infrastructure that meets specified requirements.
  • Implement a prototype network according to the design specifications.
  • Maintain a prototype network, ensuring its continued functionality and performance.
Cisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the EnterpriseReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to configure, test, and troubleshoot routed and switched network infrastructures. You'll implement VLANs, spanning tree protocol, and port security features, and use network diagnostic tools to maintain network performance and security.

What you'll be able to do

  • Configure a switched infrastructure according to specified requirements
  • Test and troubleshoot a routed and switched infrastructure to identify and resolve issues
  • Understand traffic filtering techniques and implement a suitable solution to manage network traffic
Cisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small BusinessReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain an understanding of network systems and devices commonly used in home and small business environments. The unit covers network technologies, communication methods, basic security principles, and configuring and troubleshooting cross-network communication.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the diverse types of network systems in common use
  • Understand the diverse types of network devices in common use
  • Explain how different network technologies operate
  • Explain how different network technologies communicate
  • Understand basic security and its impact on the user
  • Configure cross network communication
  • Troubleshoot cross network communication
Cisco Discovery Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISPReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to identify and understand routing protocols used in small-to-medium businesses and ISPs. The unit covers configuring routers for WAN communication, testing and troubleshooting network systems, and implementing address management.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify different routing protocols used in small-to-medium businesses and ISPs
  • Understand the function of different routing protocols
  • Configure a router to communicate with a Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure
  • Test the functionality of a configured network system
  • Troubleshoot issues within a network system using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Implement address management strategies within a network environment
Cisco Exploration Accessing the WANReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to implement, test, and troubleshoot Wide Area Networks (WANs) according to design specifications. You'll plan and apply security measures, evaluate WAN performance, and manage network address technologies to maintain WAN integrity.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement a Wide Area Network (WAN) according to specified requirements.
  • Test a Wide Area Network (WAN) implementation to ensure functionality.
  • Troubleshoot a Wide Area Network (WAN) implementation to identify and resolve issues.
  • Plan security measures for a Wide Area Network (WAN) to protect against threats.
  • Evaluate the performance and security of a Wide Area Network (WAN).
  • Implement security technologies to protect a Wide Area Network (WAN).
  • Implement network address management technologies to efficiently manage IP addresses within a Wide Area Network (WAN).
Cisco Exploration LAN Switching and WirelessReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to configure, test, and troubleshoot switched and trunked VLAN infrastructures, including VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP). The unit also covers understanding wireless systems, their configuration, and security aspects within a LAN environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Configure a switched and trunked VLAN infrastructure according to specified requirements.
  • Test and troubleshoot a VLAN infrastructure to identify and resolve any issues.
  • Enable a VLAN Trunk Protocol (VTP) client/server structure to operate and effectively manage a LAN environment.
  • Understand the operation of wireless systems, including their configuration and security aspects.
Cisco Exploration Network FundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain foundational knowledge of network systems and devices, including their types, functions, and communication protocols. The unit covers OSI and TCP/IP models and practical skills to configure workstations and design basic network topologies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the diverse types of network systems and devices in common use, including their functions and characteristics
  • Know how different network technologies operate and communicate, including protocols and standards
  • Understand the OSI and TCP/IP models and their relationship to the operation of network systems
  • Configure a workstation for connection to a network, including setting up IP addresses, DNS servers, and gateway settings
  • Design a sub-network scheme, including IP addressing and subnetting
  • Recommend improvements to an existing network infrastructure, based on performance, security, and scalability considerations
Cisco Exploration Routing Protocols and ConceptsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll identify and understand various routing protocols, including distance vector, link-state, and path vector types. They will configure routers for WAN communication and develop skills to test and troubleshoot network systems to diagnose faults and assess communication quality.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and understand different routing protocols, including distance vector, link-state, and path vector protocols
  • Configure a router to communicate with a WAN infrastructure, including configuring routing protocols and network interfaces
  • Test and troubleshoot a network system to identify faults and quality of communication, including using network diagnostic tools and techniques
Cisco IT Essentials Part 1Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of computer hardware and skills to assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot computer systems. You'll safely assemble components, maintain operating systems and security, and manage network communications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the hardware principles of a computer system
  • Safely assemble and maintain a range of computer systems and their components
  • Maintain operating system and security components
  • Maintain network communication for a computer system
Cisco IT Essentials Part 2Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge to manage computer systems and networks. You'll support operating systems, manage security requirements, perform system maintenance, and address common hardware and software issues to maintain system performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles involved in managing computer systems effectively.
  • Manage the support of operating systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Manage and maintain networked systems, ensuring their stability and security.
CompTIA A+ EssentialsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop essential knowledge of personal computer components, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance. The unit covers operating systems, basic networking fundamentals, security concepts, and operational considerations when working with personal computers.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and use various Personal Computer Components effectively
  • Understand Personal Computer Troubleshooting techniques for diagnosing and resolving issues
  • Apply Personal Computer Repair and Maintenance procedures to ensure optimal performance
  • Understand the principles and functions of Operating Systems
  • Understand Basic Networking Fundamentals, including network topologies and protocols
  • Understand Security Concepts and Technology related to personal computers and networks
  • Understand Operational Considerations when working with Personal Computers, including safety and best practices
CompTIA A+ Practical ApplicationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop a comprehensive understanding of computer hardware and operating systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting. The unit covers key components, networking, and security aspects of computer systems.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the fundamental principles of computer hardware components and their functions.
  • Understand the configuration and troubleshooting of various computer hardware components.
  • Understand the principles of operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance.
  • Understand the features and functionalities of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional, XP Home, XP MediaCenter, Windows Vista Home, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate operating systems.
  • Understand the principles of computer networking, including network topologies, protocols, and devices.
  • Understand network security concepts and best practices to protect computer systems and data.
CompTIA Network + 2009Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop a comprehensive understanding of network technologies, media, topologies, devices, management, tools, and security principles. The unit covers fundamental networking concepts, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and the roles of routing and switching devices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand fundamental network technologies and concepts
  • Understand different types of network media, including wired and wireless options
  • Understand various network topologies and their characteristics
  • Understand the functions and configurations of different network devices
  • Understand the roles of routers, switches, and firewalls in a network
  • Understand network management principles and practices
  • Understand how to monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues
  • Understand the use of network management tools for configuration and monitoring
  • Understand the purpose and application of various network tools
  • Understand how to use network analysers and diagnostic tools
  • Understand network security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Understand security measures to protect networks from unauthorised access and attacks
CompTIA Security+ 2008Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of systems security principles, network infrastructure, access control, assessments and audits, cryptography, and organisational security. The unit enables identification of security threats and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles of Systems Security
  • Understand the components of Network Infrastructure
  • Understand the methods of Access Control
  • Understand the processes of Assessments & Audits
  • Understand the principles of Cryptography
  • Understand the requirements of organisational Security
Configure and manage Linux based operating systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to configure and manage Linux-based operating systems. The unit includes shell scripting for automation, user interface configuration, system administration, service management, network configuration, and network security.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use shell scripting to automate tasks and manage system configurations.
  • Configure a user interface, including customising the desktop environment and managing user preferences.
  • Administer systems, including user account management, file system maintenance, and system monitoring.
  • Manage system services, including starting, stopping, and configuring services.
  • Configure networks, including setting up network interfaces, configuring routing, and managing network services.
  • Secure networks, including implementing firewalls, configuring intrusion detection systems, and managing user access controls.
Configuring Advanced Windows Server ServicesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to implement and manage advanced Windows Server services, including network, file, directory, certificate, Rights Management, and Federation Services. The unit covers configuration and troubleshooting to meet security and organisational needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement advanced network services according to organisational requirements
  • Implement advanced file services according to organisational requirements
  • Implement Dynamic Access Control according to security policies
  • Implement directory services according to organisational procedures
  • Implement certificate services according to industry best practices
  • Implement Rights Management Services (RMS) according to data protection regulations
  • Implement Federation Services (FS) according to interoperability standards
  • Implement Network Load Balancing (NLB) to ensure high availability
  • Implement failover clustering to minimise downtime
  • Implement disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity
Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2007Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the installation, configuration, and management of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. You'll configure recipients, public folders, mail flow, monitor server performance, and implement disaster recovery procedures for the Exchange environment.

What you'll be able to do

  • Install Microsoft Exchange Servers
  • Configure Microsoft Exchange Servers
  • Configure Recipients within Microsoft Exchange
  • Configure Public Folders within Microsoft Exchange
  • Configure the Exchange Infrastructure
  • Monitor the Exchange Infrastructure
  • Report on the Exchange Infrastructure
  • Configure Disaster Recovery for Microsoft Exchange
Configuring Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2006Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to plan, install, and configure Microsoft ISA Server 2006, including client computer setup, firewall policy management, web caching configuration, and remote network connectivity. You'll analyse network infrastructure and security requirements to manage ISA Server effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the installation of ISA Server 2006
  • Install ISA Server 2006
  • Install client computers for ISA Server 2006
  • Configure client computers for ISA Server 2006
  • Configure ISA Server 2006
  • Manage ISA Server 2006
  • Configure web caching
  • Configure firewall policy
  • Manage firewall policy
  • Configure remote network connectivity
  • Manage remote network connectivity
Configuring Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to install, configure, and manage Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. The unit includes deploying clients, configuring conferencing and enterprise voice features, managing external connectivity, and monitoring server performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Install and manage Microsoft Office Communications Server (Communications Server) 2007 R2 effectively
  • Deploy and configure Communications Server 2007 R2 clients for users
  • Configure conferencing features within Communications Server 2007 R2
  • Configure enterprise voice functionality within Communications Server 2007 R2
  • Configure external connectivity for Communications Server 2007 R2
  • Monitor and maintain Communications Server 2007 R2 to ensure optimal performance and security
Configuring Microsoft Office Project Server 2007Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers configuring and optimising Microsoft SQL Server and Analysis Services for Project Server 2007. You'll also configure Microsoft SharePoint integration, deploy Project Server, and administer Project Web Access effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Configure Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and Analysis Services 2005 for optimal Project Server 2007 performance.
  • Configure Microsoft SharePoint to integrate effectively with Project Server 2007.
  • Deploy Project Server according to specified requirements and best practices.
  • Administer Project Web Access to manage user access and project data.
Configuring Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll configure and maintain System Centre Operations Manager 2007, including initial setup and configuration of core components. They will deploy, customise, and build Management Packs and configure client monitoring to support system management and performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Configure System Center Operations Manager 2007, including initial setup and configuration of core components
  • Deploy and configure Management Packs within System Center Operations Manager 2007, including importing, configuring, and customising packs
  • Build and deploy custom Management Packs within System Center Operations Manager 2007, including authoring rules, monitors, and discoveries
  • Maintain System Center Operations Manager 2007, including performing routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and applying updates
  • Configure Client Monitoring within System Center Operations Manager 2007, including agent deployment and configuration
Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista ClientReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to install, upgrade, configure, and troubleshoot Microsoft Windows Vista. The unit includes configuring system settings, security features, network connectivity, applications, and optimising system performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Install and upgrade the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system effectively
  • Configure and troubleshoot post-installation system settings to ensure optimal performance
  • Configure Windows security features to protect the system from threats and vulnerabilities
  • Configure network connectivity to enable seamless communication and data transfer
  • Configure applications included with Windows Vista to meet specific user requirements
  • Maintain and optimise systems that run Windows Vista to ensure stability and efficiency
  • Configure and troubleshoot mobile computing features for users on the move
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active DirectoryReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to configure and maintain Windows Server 2008 Active Directory environments. The unit covers DNS configuration, Active Directory infrastructure, server roles, object management, and certificate services.

What you'll be able to do

  • Configure Domain Name System (DNS) for Active Directory to ensure proper name resolution and network functionality.
  • Configure the Active Directory infrastructure, including domain controllers, sites, and replication.
  • Configure additional Active Directory server roles, such as DHCP, file services, and print services.
  • Create and maintain Active Directory objects, including users, groups, and computers, adhering to organisational policies.
  • Maintain the Active Directory environment, performing regular backups, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting issues.
  • Configure Active Directory Certificate Services to enable secure communication and authentication within the domain.
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Applications InfrastructureReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' skills to deploy servers and configure terminal services, web services infrastructure, and network application services within a Windows Server 2008 environment. You'll test deployments to ensure functionality and stability.

What you'll be able to do

  • Deploy servers within a specified environment.
  • Configure terminal services to meet given requirements.
  • Configure a web services infrastructure according to best practices.
  • Configure network application services to ensure optimal performance.
Configuring Windows Server 2008 Network InfrastructureReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain the ability to configure and manage Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure, including IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, network access, and file and print services. The unit also covers monitoring and troubleshooting network infrastructure components.

What you'll be able to do

  • Configure IP Addressing and Services within a Windows Server 2008 network infrastructure.
  • Configure Name Resolution services to ensure proper network communication.
  • Configure Network Access settings to control user access and security.
  • Configure File and Print Services to enable resource sharing within the network.
  • Monitor and Manage a Network Infrastructure using appropriate tools and techniques.
Configuring Windows based systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to install and configure Windows-based systems, manage user profiles and data migration, use system administration and troubleshooting tools, configure network connections, manage resource access, secure networks and devices, and maintain client computers.

What you'll be able to do

  • Install Windows operating systems on a computer
  • Manage user state, including profiles and data migration
  • Use Windows tools for system administration and troubleshooting
  • Configure network connections, including wired and wireless connections
  • Configure resource access, including file sharing and printer sharing
  • Secure networks, including firewalls and intrusion detection systems
  • Manage file access, including permissions and encryption
  • Secure Windows devices, including passwords and biometrics
  • Maintain Windows client computers, including updates and backups
  • Configure applications for Windows, including installation and settings
  • Configure remote access, including VPNs and remote desktop
  • Configure desktop virtualisation, including virtual machines and thin clients
  • Recover a Windows based operating system from a failure
Connecting networksReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers hierarchical network design principles, including core, distribution, and access layers, and explores Wide Area Network (WAN) access technologies suitable for small to medium-sized networks. You'll learn to configure serial and Ethernet interfaces for WAN and broadband communication and implement network address translation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles of hierarchical network design and its benefits for scalability and manageability.
  • Understand the different Wide Area Network (WAN) access technologies available for small to medium-sized networks.
  • Configure a serial interface to enable WAN communication between network devices.
  • Configure an Ethernet interface to enable broadband communication for network access.
  • Implement network address translation (NAT) for IP address conservation and security.
  • Configure a tunnelling protocol to enable secure site-to-site communication over a public network.
  • Configure network monitoring tools and techniques to track network performance and identify issues.
  • Troubleshoot data networks using appropriate diagnostic tools and methodologies.
Copper cabling in an internal environmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to work safely with copper cabling in internal environments. The unit covers basic electrical theory relevant to data communications, safe installation practices, termination, and testing of copper communication cabling.

What you'll be able to do

  • Work safely with copper cabling in an internal environment
  • Work safely with copper cabling in an internal environment
  • Understand basic electrical theory when applied to data communications cabling
  • Install copper communication cabling in an internal environment
  • Terminate and test copper communication cabling
Create automated procedures for ICT operating systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll explore the functions of operating systems, including hardware resource management, process scheduling, and input/output handling. The unit also covers multiprogramming, file management, software development environments, and creating automated procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the functions of an operating system, including resource management, process scheduling, and input/output handling
  • Describe multiprogramming and multitasking systems concepts, including their benefits and limitations
  • Describe file management concepts, including file systems, directories, and file permissions
  • Describe the software development environment, including tools and processes used for creating and maintaining software
  • Create automated procedures for ICT operating systems using scripting or other automation tools
Creating a procedural computer programReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to implement procedural computer programmes using variables, control structures, and modular code. You'll refine programmes to improve quality and test their operation to ensure they meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement software solutions using procedural programming techniques
  • Refine a procedural programme to improve its quality, efficiency, and maintainability
  • Test the operation of a procedural programme to ensure it meets specified requirements
Creating a procedural computer programReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to implement, refine, test, and document procedural computer programs. The unit covers translating software designs into working code using procedural programming constructs, adhering to coding standards, and improving program quality through testing and refinement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement a software design using procedural programming techniques, adhering to coding standards
  • Refine a procedural program to improve quality, considering factors such as efficiency and maintainability
  • Test the operation of a procedural program thoroughly to ensure it meets requirements
  • Document a computer program clearly and comprehensively, including comments and user guides
Creating an event driven computer programReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to implement, refine, test, and document event-driven computer programs. You'll write code to handle user interface events, improve program quality considering efficiency and maintainability, and ensure correct operation through testing.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement a software design by writing code using event driven programming principles and techniques
  • Refine an event driven program to improve its quality, considering factors such as efficiency, maintainability, and user experience
  • Test the operation of an event driven program to ensure it functions correctly and meets the specified requirements
  • Document an event driven program, including its design, functionality, and usage instructions
Creating an event driven computer programReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with the ability to implement, refine, and test event-driven programs by developing software components using event-driven principles. You'll analyse program performance and apply improvements to ensure functional and efficient applications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement software using event driven programming techniques.
  • Refine an event driven program to improve its overall quality and performance.
  • Test the operation of an event driven program to ensure it functions correctly and meets specified requirements.
Creating an object oriented computer programReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' skills in implementing object-oriented programming concepts such as classes, inheritance, and polymorphism. You'll refine code to improve quality and readability and test object-oriented programs to ensure correct operation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement software solutions using object-oriented programming principles
  • Refine an object-oriented program to improve its overall quality and efficiency
  • Test the operation of an object-oriented program to ensure it functions as intended
  • Analyse test results and implement necessary modifications to the program
Creating an object oriented computer programReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to implement object-oriented programming designs, refine code for quality and performance, test program functionality, and document software. The unit focuses on applying principles such as inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement a software design using object oriented programming techniques
  • Refine an object oriented program to improve its quality and performance
  • Test the operation of an object oriented driven program to ensure it functions correctly
  • Document an object oriented driven program, including its design and functionality
Creative Problem SolvingReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop creative problem-solving skills by identifying and analysing problems, planning and monitoring solution implementation, and evaluating outcomes. The unit encourages reflective practice to improve problem-solving approaches and solution effectiveness.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and analyse a problem, defining its scope and impact.
  • Plan, monitor, and evaluate the implementation of a problem solution, ensuring its effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Review their approach to problem solving and the proposed problem solution, identifying areas for improvement and learning.
Customer Support Provision 2Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to provide technical support and information to customers, identify improvements in resource utilisation, and assist in creating automated procedures. You'll develop communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills relevant to customer support.

What you'll be able to do

  • Provide technical information and support in response to customer requirements.
  • Identify potential improvements in the customers’ use of resources.
  • Assist in reviews to identify how automated procedures may improve customers’ use of resources.
  • Create routine automated procedures and assist in the creation of complex automated procedures.
Database SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to enter, edit, and organise structured data within a database, ensuring data validation and adherence to data protection principles. The unit also covers using database software tools to extract information and produce reports.

What you'll be able to do

  • Enter structured information into a database
  • Edit structured information within a database
  • Organise structured information within a database
  • Use database software tools to extract information
  • Use database software tools to produce reports
Database SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to create and modify non-relational database tables, enter and organise structured information, and use database software tools to run queries and generate reports that meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Create non-relational database tables according to requirements
  • Modify non-relational database tables to meet changing needs
  • Enter structured information accurately into a database
  • Edit structured information within a database effectively
  • Organise structured information within a database logically
  • Use database software tools to run queries effectively
  • Use database software tools to produce reports that meet specified requirements
Database SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to plan, create, and modify relational database tables to meet specified requirements. You'll design database schemas, establish table relationships, normalise data, and use database software tools to run queries and generate reports.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the structure of relational database tables to meet specific requirements.
  • Create and modify relational database tables using appropriate database management system tools.
  • Enter, edit, and organise structured information within a database, ensuring data integrity.
  • Use database software tools to create, edit, and run data queries to retrieve specific information.
  • Produce reports from the database, presenting data in a clear and organised manner.
Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System DesktopsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to deploy and maintain Windows Vista clients and 2007 Microsoft Office System desktops. You'll configure automated installations, deploy operating systems and applications, and manage user state migration effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Deploy the 2007 Microsoft Office System to client desktops.
  • Configure Windows Vista Automated Installation Settings for efficient deployment.
  • Deploy Windows Vista operating system to client desktops.
  • Use Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) Workbench to streamline the deployment process.
  • Use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to address application compatibility issues.
  • Manage User State Migration during operating system deployment.
Design SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to obtain, insert, and combine information from various sources to create cohesive designs. The unit covers using design software tools to create, manipulate, and edit designs while ensuring accuracy and relevance of information.

What you'll be able to do

  • Obtain, insert and combine information from various sources for designs, ensuring accuracy and relevance
  • Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs, applying appropriate techniques and features
Design SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to obtain, insert, and combine information from various sources to inform software designs. The unit includes using design software tools to create, manipulate, and edit designs according to specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Obtain, insert, and combine information from various sources to inform software designs.
  • Use design software tools to create, manipulate, and edit designs according to specifications.
Design SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to obtain, insert, and combine information for software designs using design software tools. The unit covers creating, manipulating, and editing designs to meet specified requirements effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Obtain, insert and combine relevant information effectively for software designs
  • Use design software tools proficiently to create, manipulate and edit software designs
Design and plan for an external overhead network cabling infrastructureReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to survey sites and produce preliminary designs for external overhead telecoms cabling infrastructure. You'll understand factors influencing site surveys, design principles, and planning requirements for effective network installation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Survey a site for the provision of an external overhead telecoms infrastructure, understanding the factors that need to be considered.
  • Survey a site for the provision of an external overhead telecoms infrastructure, accurately recording relevant information.
  • Produce preliminary designs for the provision of an external overhead communications cabling infrastructure and select an optimum solution, understanding the design principles and selection criteria.
  • Produce preliminary designs for the provision of an external overhead Communications cabling infrastructure and select an optimum solution, creating viable design options and justifying the chosen solution.
  • Produce a design for the provision of an external overhead communications cabling infrastructure, understanding the detailed design requirements.
  • Produce a design for the provision of an external overhead communications cabling infrastructure, creating a comprehensive and accurate design document.
Design and plan for an external underground network cabling infrastructureReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to conduct preliminary site surveys and produce designs for external underground communications cabling infrastructure. The unit covers identifying obstacles, determining cable routes and depths, and selecting appropriate installation solutions.

What you'll be able to do

  • Conduct a preliminary site survey for the provision of an external underground communications infrastructure.
  • Survey a site to determine the requirements for the provision of an external underground communications cabling infrastructure.
  • Produce preliminary designs for the provision of an external underground communications cabling infrastructure and select an optimum solution.
  • Produce preliminary designs for the provision of an external underground communications cabling infrastructure and select an optimum solution based on given criteria.
  • Produce a detailed design for the provision of an external underground communications cabling infrastructure, incorporating relevant standards and regulations.
  • Plan and produce a comprehensive design for the provision of an external underground communications cabling infrastructure, taking into account all relevant factors such as cost, environmental impact, and future scalability.
Design and plan for an internal network cabling infrastructure _QCF_Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to survey sites for internal network cabling infrastructure. You'll identify cable routes, select appropriate solutions, consider health and safety, and produce detailed plans for network cabling installation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Survey a site to determine the requirements for the provision of an internal network cabling infrastructure
  • Survey a site accurately and comprehensively for the provision of an internal network cabling infrastructure
  • Identify a range of viable options for the provision of an internal network cabling infrastructure and select the optimum solution based on identified needs
  • Produce schematic designs and detailed plans that clearly outline the provision of an internal network cabling infrastructure
  • Co-ordinate the practical provision of an internal network cabling infrastructure, ensuring efficient and effective implementation
Desktop Publishing SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to use desktop publishing software to create publications. You'll select appropriate designs and layouts, input and combine text, images, and graphics, and apply editing and formatting techniques suitable for the target audience and purpose.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications, considering the target audience and purpose
  • Input and combine text and other information within publications, including images, graphics, and tables
  • Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications, including typography, colour management, and page layout
Desktop Publishing SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to use desktop publishing software to create publications. You'll select appropriate designs and layouts, input and combine text and images, and apply editing and formatting techniques to produce professional publications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications, considering the target audience and purpose of the publication.
  • Input and combine text and other information within publications, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications, including text formatting, image manipulation, and page layout adjustments.
Desktop Publishing SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to select suitable designs and page layouts for publications. You'll input and combine text and other information, using desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications to meet communication objectives.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select and use appropriate designs and page layouts for publications to meet specific communication objectives.
  • Input and combine text and other information within publications, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
  • Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit and format publications, enhancing their visual appeal and readability.
Developing security for mobile apps on androidReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the principles of application security specific to Android mobile app development. You'll understand application, network, and data security, as well as secure Java coding practices to develop robust and secure mobile applications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles of application security and its importance
  • Understand application security features and how they protect against threats
  • Understand network security considerations for mobile applications
  • Understand data security measures for protecting sensitive information in mobile apps
  • Understand secure Java coding practices for developing secure Android applications
Developing security for mobile apps on iOSReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers mobile application security principles for iOS development, including secure coding in Objective-C, application security features, network and data security, and application hardening techniques to develop secure iOS apps.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the fundamental principles of application security in the context of mobile applications.
  • Understand the core concepts of Objective-C coding relevant to iOS application development.
  • Understand the various application security features available within the iOS operating system.
  • Understand the principles of network security as they apply to mobile applications and data transmission.
  • Understand the methods and techniques for ensuring data security within mobile applications, including storage and access control.
  • Understand the techniques involved in application hardening to protect against common vulnerabilities and attacks.
Drawing and Planning SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to use drawing and planning software to input, organise, and combine information for professional drawings or plans. You'll apply various editing, manipulation, formatting, and presentation techniques to enhance their work.

What you'll be able to do

  • Input, organise, and combine information effectively for the creation of drawings or plans.
  • Use a range of tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format, and present drawings or plans to a professional standard.
Drawing and Planning SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit develops learners' ability to input, organise, and combine information for drawings or plans using drawing and planning software. You'll use editing tools and techniques to manipulate, format, and present professional-standard drawings or plans.

What you'll be able to do

  • Input, organise, and combine information effectively for the creation of drawings or plans
  • Use appropriate tools and techniques to edit, manipulate, format, and present drawings or plans to a professional standard
Drawing and Planning SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to input, organise, and combine information using drawing and planning software. They will use editing, manipulation, and formatting tools to create accurate and well-structured drawings or plans following established conventions and standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Input information accurately into drawing or planning software
  • Organise information effectively within the drawing or planning software environment
  • Combine different types of information to create comprehensive drawings or plans
  • Use appropriate tools and techniques to edit drawings or plans
  • Manipulate drawing elements to achieve desired visual effects and accuracy
  • Format drawings or plans to meet specific standards and requirements
  • Present drawings or plans in a clear and professional manner
Fibre optic cabling in an external environment QCFReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides knowledge and skills for the safe installation and maintenance of fibre optic cabling in external environments. You'll prepare, joint, and terminate fibre optic cables by splicing, adhering to safety rules, installation procedures, and current standards.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the safety rules for working with optical fibres in an external environment to prevent injury and damage.
  • Follow recommended installation procedures and current standards to ensure the integrity and performance of fibre optic cabling.
  • Prepare fibre optic cable for fibre splicing, ensuring proper alignment and cleanliness.
  • Joint fibre optic cables by splicing, creating a low-loss connection.
  • Terminate fibre optic cables by splicing on pre-terminated pigtails, providing a secure and reliable connection.
  • Test fibre optic links to verify signal strength and identify any faults.
Fibre optic cabling in an internal environment QCFReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit ensures learners understand and apply safety rules when working with fibre optic cabling in internal environments. You'll identify hazards, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and follow safety procedures for handling and installing optical fibres.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the safety rules for working with optical fibres in an internal environment.
  • Work safely with optical fibres in an internal environment.
  • Work safely with optical fibres in an internal environment.
Fundamentals of Database administrationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with fundamental knowledge of database administration, including core concepts, creating database objects, data manipulation, storage, and administration tasks. You'll be able to create and configure databases effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know core database concepts, including data types, tables, relationships, and indexes.
  • Create database objects, such as tables, views, and stored procedures.
  • Manipulate data using SQL commands, such as SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.
  • Know how data is stored in a database, including file structures and storage engines.
  • Know database administration tasks, such as backup and recovery, security management, and performance tuning.
  • Create and configure a database, including setting up users, permissions, and storage parameters.
Fundamentals of Linux based operating systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop foundational skills in operating Linux-based operating systems, including navigating the file system and managing processes. The unit covers using package management tools to install and update software and managing files and system settings via command-line commands.

What you'll be able to do

  • Operate Linux based operating systems effectively.
  • Use package management tools to install and update software.
  • Use Linux based operating system commands to perform common tasks.
  • Manage files and directories within a Linux based operating system.
Fundamentals of Windows based operating systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of Windows-based operating systems. It covers operating system configurations, hardware and software installation requirements, application and file system management, device management, and system maintenance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know different operating system configurations and their purposes
  • Know the hardware and software requirements for installing client systems
  • Manage applications, including installation, configuration, and removal
  • Manage file systems, including creating, formatting, and maintaining file systems
  • Manage devices, including installing, configuring, and troubleshooting devices
  • Know operating system maintenance procedures, including updates, backups, and security measures
  • Configure Windows based operating systems, including setting up user accounts, network connections, and security settings
Fundamentals of Windows based server administrationReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with foundational knowledge of Windows-based server administration. You'll understand server hardware and software components, server roles, storage types, Active Directory functions, and server performance and maintenance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the fundamental hardware and software components of a server.
  • Know the different roles a server can perform within a network environment.
  • Know the various types of server storage solutions, including RAID configurations and network attached storage (NAS).
  • Know the purpose and functionality of Active Directory in managing users, computers, and resources within a domain.
  • Know the key performance indicators (KPIs) involved in server performance management and monitoring.
  • Know the essential tasks involved in server maintenance, including patching, backups, and security updates.
  • Administer Windows-based servers, including user management, resource allocation, and troubleshooting.
Gaming development fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll be introduced to fundamental game development concepts, including game design principles, gaming hardware management, graphics creation, animation implementation, and practical game creation using relevant applications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the key aspects of game design, including game genres, target audiences, and design principles.
  • Know the different types of gaming hardware, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices, and their management requirements.
  • Create gaming graphics, including 2D and 3D assets, textures, and special effects.
  • Implement gaming animation, including character animation, environmental animation, and special effects animation.
  • Create games using appropriate software and tools, incorporating design principles, graphics, and animation.
HTML5 application development fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with fundamental skills to develop HTML5 web applications, covering the application life cycle, semantic HTML5 elements, CSS styling, and JavaScript coding. You'll be able to create functional and styled web interfaces.

What you'll be able to do

  • Manage the application life cycle, including planning, development, testing, and deployment
  • Build the user interface using HTML5, incorporating semantic elements and accessibility features
  • Format the user interface using CSS, applying styles and layouts for different devices and screen sizes
  • Code using JavaScript to add interactivity and dynamic behaviour to web applications
  • Create HTML5 based web applications that meet specified requirements and user needs
ICT Repair centre procedureReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll understand legislative requirements and technical resource needs for ICT repair centre operations. The unit covers health and safety, data protection, environmental regulations, repair centre specifications, and providing technical support to others.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe the legislative requirements for repair centre operations
  • Detail specific technical resource requirements for repair centre operations
  • Develop a repair centre specification
  • Provide technical support to others
ICT Systems monitoring and operation QCFReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to monitor ICT system performance and identify potential issues. You'll operate and maintain ICT systems and peripherals, and perform data back-up and restoration to ensure system reliability and data security.

What you'll be able to do

  • Monitor the operation of ICT systems to ensure optimal performance and identify potential issues.
  • Operate and maintain systems and peripherals according to established procedures and manufacturer guidelines.
  • Perform back-up and restoration of data to ensure data integrity and business continuity in the event of system failure or data loss.
ICT fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of application security principles and vulnerabilities. You'll develop practical skills in assembling desktop computers, using preventative maintenance techniques, installing operating systems, and understanding networking technologies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles of application security and vulnerabilities
  • Understand methods for securing applications against threats
  • Assemble a desktop computer to meet specified requirements
  • Select appropriate hardware components for a desktop computer
  • Use preventative maintenance techniques to maintain computer systems
  • Perform routine maintenance tasks on computer hardware and software
  • Install operating systems on computer systems
  • Configure operating system settings
  • Know the principles of networks and networking technologies
  • Know different network topologies and protocols
  • Understand the components of a basic laptop computer
  • Understand the functions of laptop components
  • Understand the capabilities of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets
  • Understand the features and limitations of mobile devices
  • Network computers and mobile devices together
  • Configure network settings on computers and mobile devices
  • Configure printers for network access
  • Troubleshoot printer connectivity issues
  • Know security requirements for computer systems and networks
  • Know security best practices for protecting data and systems
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of the IT professional
  • Understand ethical considerations for IT professionals
  • Troubleshoot problems with computer systems and networks
  • Diagnose and resolve common IT issues
ICT repair centre procedure 2Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll use test equipment and diagnostic software to assess the condition of ICT hardware and software. They will develop skills to safely dismantle and re-assemble hardware and identify and apply remedial solutions for equipment failures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use test equipment and diagnostic software to determine the condition of equipment accurately
  • Dismantle and re-assemble common types of ICT hardware safely and effectively
  • Identify and apply remedial solutions for failures in equipment, following established procedures
IT Consulting SkillsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll understand the role of IT consultants in technology-driven organisational change. The unit covers structuring client assignments, capturing business requirements, documenting agreements, and planning project work to support successful consultancy outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role that the consultant plays in helping to bring about technology driven organisational change
  • Structure a client assignment and specify the key management deliverables involved
  • Capture, document and present back the functional requirements of business users
  • Agree and document the manner in which the success of an assignment will be judged
  • Use standard techniques to plan and control the work involved in producing the products associated with a consulting assignment
  • Manage the client during an assignment and develop an appreciation of the challenges faced when dealing with difficult clients
IT security fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of IT security fundamentals, including security layers, operating system security, and network security. You'll be able to configure security settings to protect IT systems within an organisation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the key aspects of security layers within IT systems.
  • Know the requirements and issues related to operating systems security.
  • Know the requirements to establish network security within an organisation.
  • Know the protection options available for system security.
  • Configure security settings for IT systems.
Imaging SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop skills in using imaging software to obtain, insert, and combine images from various sources. The unit covers creating and manipulating images using drawing and paint tools to produce composite and original images.

What you'll be able to do

  • Obtain, insert, and combine information from various sources to create composite images
  • Use imaging software tools to create original images from scratch
  • Use imaging software tools to manipulate existing images to achieve desired effects
  • Use imaging software tools to edit images, including adjusting colour, brightness, and contrast
Imaging SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to obtain images from various sources, insert and combine them using imaging software, and manipulate images through editing tools. The unit also covers understanding suitable image file formats and using drawing and text tools to create and enhance images.

What you'll be able to do

  • Obtain, insert and combine information from various sources for use in images
  • Use imaging software tools to create new images
  • Use imaging software tools to manipulate existing images
  • Use imaging software tools to edit images
Imaging SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the skills to obtain, insert, and combine information from various sources for images. You'll use imaging software tools to create, manipulate, and edit images, including inserting text and shapes, while understanding legal and ethical considerations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Obtain information for images from various sources
  • Insert information into images
  • Combine different types of information within images
  • Use imaging software tools to create images
  • Use imaging software tools to manipulate images
  • Use imaging software tools to edit images
Implement and manage a mobile computing environmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to implement over-the-air (OTA) technologies and manage mobile devices within a mobile computing environment. You'll understand network infrastructure requirements, mobile security issues, and troubleshooting techniques for mobile device management.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement over-the-air (OTA) technologies for mobile device management.
  • Understand the network infrastructure required to support a mobile computing environment.
  • Manage mobile devices effectively, including configuration and monitoring.
  • Understand mobile security issues and implement appropriate security measures.
  • Troubleshoot mobile problems and provide effective solutions.
Implement and manage a networkReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of networking concepts and practical skills to implement and manage networks. The unit covers network topologies, protocols, IP addressing, device configuration, troubleshooting, and maintaining network security.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand fundamental networking concepts, including network topologies, protocols, and addressing schemes.
  • Implement networks according to given specifications, configuring network devices and services.
  • Understand the components of network infrastructure, including hardware, software, and cabling.
  • Manage networks effectively, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining network security.
  • Secure networks against unauthorised access and cyber threats, implementing security measures and protocols.
Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 DatabaseReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to implement and manage Microsoft SQL Server 2008 databases. The unit covers creating tables, views, programming objects, query techniques, XML data handling, and performance monitoring.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement tables and views within a Microsoft SQL Server 2008 database.
  • Implement programming objects such as stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
  • Work with fundamental query techniques to retrieve and manipulate data.
  • Apply additional query techniques, including subqueries, joins, and aggregations.
  • Work with additional SQL Server components, such as indexes, constraints, and security features.
  • Work with XML data within a SQL Server database.
  • Gather performance information to optimise database queries and overall performance.
Implementing a Windows based data warehouseReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll explore the hardware requirements and server specifications for data warehouses and gain practical skills to implement Windows-based data warehouse solutions. The unit includes designing databases, creating Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) solutions, and using cloud data warehousing and Data Quality Services.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the hardware requirements for a data warehouse, including server specifications and storage capacity.
  • Implement a data warehouse solution, including database design and configuration.
  • Create an Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) solution for populating the data warehouse.
  • Implement an incremental ETL process to update the data warehouse with new data.
  • Use a cloud data warehousing solution, understanding its benefits and limitations.
  • Use Data Quality Services (DQS) to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
  • Use Master Data Services to manage and maintain master data entities.
  • Use SSIS packages to automate data integration and transformation tasks.
  • Understand the principles and applications of Business Intelligence (BI) in data warehousing.
Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2008Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain skills to implement and maintain Microsoft SQL Server 2008. The unit covers installation, configuration, security management, database maintenance, data management, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and high availability implementation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Install and configure Microsoft SQL Server 2008 according to best practices
  • Maintain SQL Server instances to ensure their ongoing stability and performance
  • Manage SQL Server security effectively to protect sensitive data
  • Maintain a SQL Server database to ensure data integrity and availability
  • Perform data management tasks, including backup, recovery, and migration
  • Monitor and troubleshoot SQL Server to identify and resolve performance issues
  • Optimise SQL Server performance to improve query execution and overall system responsiveness
  • Implement high availability solutions to minimise downtime and ensure business continuity
Implementing and maintaining Cloud technologies and infrastructureReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of cloud computing concepts, service models, and deployment options. You'll learn to create, configure, and manage cloud infrastructure, including networks and systems management, to support cloud-based applications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand fundamental cloud computing concepts and terminology
  • Understand different cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Understand cloud deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid, Community)
  • Create a cloud infrastructure based on specified requirements
  • Configure virtual machines and storage within a cloud environment
  • Deploy applications and services to a cloud platform
  • Manage networks associated with cloud computing, including virtual networks and subnets
  • Configure network security groups and firewalls in a cloud environment
  • Implement network connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments
  • Undertake systems management tasks in a cloud environment, including monitoring and maintenance
  • Implement backup and disaster recovery procedures for cloud-based systems
  • Troubleshoot common issues related to cloud infrastructure and services
Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to implement, manage, and troubleshoot Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005. The unit covers preparing IT infrastructure, installing the server, enabling remote user access, managing the server environment, and configuring Microsoft Office Communicator.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare the IT infrastructure to deploy Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005.
  • Install Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005.
  • Implement remote user access and federation within Live Communications Server 2005.
  • Manage a Live Communication Server infrastructure effectively.
  • Configure Microsoft Office Communicator 2005 for optimal performance.
Install and configure ICT equipment and operating systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to prepare, install, configure, and test ICT hardware and operating systems. You'll follow safety procedures, install components according to manufacturer instructions, configure device drivers, and perform diagnostic testing to ensure functionality.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare hardware and equipment for installation according to manufacturer guidelines and safety regulations.
  • Install hardware and equipment according to specified configurations and industry best practices.
  • Configure hardware and equipment to meet specific system requirements and user needs.
  • Test installed hardware and equipment to verify proper functionality and performance.
  • Prepare for the installation and upgrade of an operating system, including backing up data and verifying system compatibility.
  • Carry out the installation and upgrade of an operating system, following documented procedures and best practices.
  • Document the installation and upgrade of an operating system, including configuration settings and troubleshooting steps.
  • Configure an installed operating system to meet specific user requirements and security policies.
  • Test an installed operating system to ensure stability, performance, and compatibility with applications and hardware.
Install and configure a serverReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain practical skills to install and configure servers, including hardware installation, Network Operating System software implementation, storage configuration, server access, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting server issues.

What you'll be able to do

  • Install system hardware
  • Implement Network Operating System (NOS) software
  • Configure storage
  • Implement server access
  • Implement disaster recovery
  • Troubleshoot server problems
Install, configure and integrate networked hardware and softwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to safely install, configure, and integrate networked hardware and software. You'll conduct risk assessments, follow health and safety procedures, survey user environments, and apply best practices in hardware and software installation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out risk assessments to identify potential hazards during installation activities
  • Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times to maintain a safe working environment
  • Survey the user environment to assess requirements for hardware equipment and systems installation
  • Install hardware equipment and systems according to manufacturer specifications and industry best practices
  • Install and configure systems software to ensure proper functionality and compatibility
  • Expand ICT systems through integration of additional hardware and software components to provide enhanced facilities
Install, configure and maintain softwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to prepare for, install, configure, test, maintain, and uninstall software according to organisational procedures. You'll plan installations, configure software settings, resolve issues, and ensure software operates effectively within the system.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare for, carry out, and document the installation of software according to organisational procedures
  • Configure installed software to meet user and system requirements
  • Test installed software to ensure correct functionality and resolve any identified problems
  • Operate installed software effectively to perform required tasks
  • Uninstall standard application software following established procedures
Install, configure and test ICT NetworksReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to understand network concepts and terminology, configure software settings, and test and troubleshoot installed software within ICT networks. You'll learn to install, operate, and uninstall standard application software effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify network concepts and terminology, including protocols, topologies, and addressing schemes
  • Configure installed software according to specified parameters and network requirements
  • Test and install software and resolve problems, ensuring compatibility and functionality
  • Operate installed software according to standard operating procedures
  • Uninstall standard application software according to organisational guidelines
Install, configure and upgrade ICT softwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to prepare for, install, configure, and upgrade system and application software. You'll verify system operation during and after installation and resolve any unwanted changes caused by software installation or configuration.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare thoroughly for the installation of software, ensuring compatibility and necessary prerequisites are met.
  • Install and configure a range of system and application software according to specified requirements.
  • Check that the system operates as planned during and after the installation of system and application software, verifying functionality and stability.
  • Resolve any unwanted changes to the system caused by the installation and configuration of system and application software, restoring the system to its desired state.
Installing and configuring Windows based serversReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to deploy and configure Windows based servers following organisational requirements and best practices. The unit includes managing domain controllers, user accounts, IP addressing, DHCP, DNS, and server storage configuration.

What you'll be able to do

  • Deploy Windows based servers according to organisational requirements and best practices.
  • Understand the role and function of domain controllers in a Windows Server environment.
  • Manage user accounts, including creation, modification, and deletion, in accordance with security policies.
  • Implement Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and subnetting for network communication.
  • Implement dynamic host configuration protocols (DHCP) to automatically assign IP addresses to network devices.
  • Implement domain name systems (DNS) to resolve domain names to IP addresses.
  • Configure server storage, including RAID configurations and disk management.
  • Manage group policy to enforce security settings and configurations across the domain.
  • Implement server virtualization using appropriate technologies and best practices.
Introduction to networksReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll be introduced to fundamental networking concepts in a business context. The unit covers networking roles, standardisation, TCP/IP protocols, IP addressing design, and implementation of network connectivity to support business communication.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role of networking within a business context and its impact on communication and collaboration.
  • Understand how standardisation supports interoperable end-to-end communications across different network devices and systems.
  • Understand the process by which devices access network resources using the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
  • Design an IP addressing scheme to provide network connectivity for a given network infrastructure.
  • Implement network connectivity between devices using appropriate cabling, hardware, and protocols.
  • Configure network access controls and security measures to protect network resources.
  • Configure initial Inter Network Operating System (IOS) device settings for routers and switches.
Maintain ICT equipment and systems 3 QCFReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to identify different types of system maintenance procedures and collect information on technical problems using appropriate tools. You'll evaluate technical issues within ICT systems and implement effective solutions following established maintenance practices.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify different types of system maintenance procedures and their applications.
  • Collect information on technical problems encountered with ICT systems, using appropriate methods and tools.
  • Evaluate technical problems with ICT systems to determine the root cause and potential impact.
  • Implement solutions to resolve identified technical problems with ICT systems, following established procedures.
Maintain equipment and systemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge to identify hazards associated with ICT equipment and apply risk reduction measures. The unit covers recognising equipment failures, applying appropriate fixes, and implementing preventative maintenance to ensure system reliability and safety.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify hazards associated with ICT equipment and implement measures to reduce risks to systems and personnel.
  • Identify failures in ICT equipment and apply appropriate fixes to restore functionality.
  • Apply preventative maintenance procedures to ICT systems to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
Managing a Windows based systemReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to manage Windows-based systems effectively, including user account administration, disk and file system management, and system performance monitoring. You'll implement installation strategies, authentication, intranet connectivity, and application management.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement management procedures for a Windows based operating system
  • Implement an installation strategy for a Windows based system
  • Implement Windows authentication methods to secure a system
  • Implement intranet connectivity for a Windows based system
  • Implement an application strategy for Windows based systems
  • Implement a solution for managing user settings within Windows
  • Configure access to cloud services from a Windows based system
  • Implement access to file and print services within a Windows environment
  • Implement encryption techniques for Windows based systems
  • Implement endpoint security measures for Windows based systems
  • Implement extranet connectivity for a Windows based system
  • Implement recovery solutions for Windows based systems
Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing ProjectsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to manage projects using Microsoft Office Project 2007. The unit covers configuring the software environment, setting up projects, estimating and scheduling tasks, managing resources, and updating and reporting on project progress.

What you'll be able to do

  • Configure Tools and Options within Microsoft Office Project 2007
  • Set Up a Project using Microsoft Office Project 2007
  • Estimate, Schedule, and Budget Tasks within a project using Microsoft Office Project 2007
  • Resource Project Plans using Microsoft Office Project 2007
  • Update and Report on Project Performance using Microsoft Office Project 2007
Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing ProjectsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to manage projects using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007. The unit covers initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects, as well as managing Project Professional and Project Web Access environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Initiate Projects using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
  • Plan Projects using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, defining tasks, resources, and timelines
  • Execute Projects using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, managing tasks and resources
  • Monitor and Control Projects using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, tracking progress and addressing issues
  • Manage Project Professional and PWA Environments, configuring settings and managing user access
Mobile development fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of mobile device capabilities, data usage, and the mobile application development environment. You'll learn to create mobile applications that meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand mobile phone capabilities, including hardware and software features
  • Understand the use of data with mobile devices, including data storage, transfer, and security considerations
  • Understand the mobile application development environment, including platforms, tools, and frameworks
  • Understand how to develop mobile applications, including design principles, coding practices, and testing procedures
  • Create mobile applications that meet specified requirements and function effectively on target devices
Multimedia SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to plan, create, and present multimedia products by obtaining, inputting, combining, editing, and formatting multimedia content. The unit emphasises meeting specified requirements to ensure effective communication and engagement.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the content and organisation of multimedia products to meet identified needs.
  • Obtain, input, and combine content effectively to build multimedia outcomes.
  • Use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content to meet specified requirements.
  • Play and present multimedia outcomes in a suitable format.
Multimedia SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to plan, build, edit, and present multimedia products. The unit covers content planning based on user needs, obtaining and combining various media types, using software tools and techniques, and delivering multimedia outcomes suitable for the target audience.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the content and organisation of multimedia products to meet identified user needs and project specifications
  • Obtain, input, and combine various content types (e.g., text, images, audio, video) to build multimedia outcomes
  • Use appropriate software tools and techniques to build and edit multimedia content effectively
  • Play and present multimedia outcomes in a suitable format for the intended audience
Multimedia SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to plan, create, and present multimedia products by organising content to meet specific needs. You'll obtain, input, and combine multimedia content, use software tools to edit and format it, and evaluate outcomes for effective presentation.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan the content and organisation of multimedia products to meet needs, considering target audience and objectives.
  • Obtain, input and combine content to build multimedia outcomes, ensuring compatibility and accessibility.
  • Use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content to meet requirements, optimising for different platforms and devices.
  • Play and present multimedia outcomes, evaluating their effectiveness and making necessary adjustments.
Networking fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of network infrastructures, hardware, protocols, and services. You'll be able to identify key network components, explain their functions, and set up networks effectively according to specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the key aspects of network infrastructures, including their components and functions.
  • Know the different types of network hardware and their specific uses.
  • Know the various networking protocols and their roles in data transmission.
  • Know the different networking services and their applications.
  • Set up networks according to specified requirements.
Networking principlesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of physical and logical network topologies, the OSI model, and the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP). You'll analyse network structures and protocols to comprehend their characteristics and applications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand physical topologies, including their characteristics and advantages.
  • Understand logical topologies, including their characteristics and advantages.
  • Understand different networking systems and their components.
  • Understand the purpose and functions of each layer of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model.
  • Understand the protocols and standards associated with each layer of the OSI model.
  • Understand the components and protocols of the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP).
  • Understand the process of data transmission using the TCP/IP model.
Networking principlesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of network topologies, transmission systems, the OSI model, TCP/IP suite, and media access control methods. You'll evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of different network types and understand their applications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the functions and layers of the OSI model and the TCP/IP suite.
  • Know different network topologies, including their characteristics and applications.
  • Know different transmission systems used in networking, such as wired and wireless technologies.
  • Know the advantages and disadvantages of different types of network, considering factors like cost, performance, and security.
  • Know media access control methods used in local area networks, including their purpose and operation.
Presentation SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop skills in using presentation software to create, structure, edit, and format slides. The unit covers inputting and combining text, images, and multimedia to prepare presentations that meet specific needs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides.
  • Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slides effectively.
  • Prepare slides for presentation to meet specific needs and objectives.
Presentation SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to create and format presentation slides by inputting and combining text, images, and data from external sources. The unit covers structuring, editing, and preparing slide sequences for effective slideshow presentations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Input text and other information within presentation slides
  • Combine text and other information within presentation slides
  • Use presentation software tools to structure slide sequences
  • Use presentation software tools to edit slide sequences
  • Use presentation software tools to format slide sequences
  • Prepare a slideshow for presentation
Presentation SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the use of presentation software to input and combine text, images, and data from other applications within slides. You'll learn to structure, edit, and format presentations effectively and prepare interactive slideshows for delivery.

What you'll be able to do

  • Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides
  • Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format presentations
  • Prepare interactive slideshow for presentation
Principles and concepts of Cloud computingReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing principles, including cloud service characteristics, pay-per-use pricing, and technical perspectives. The unit covers creating cloud infrastructures with virtual machines, storage, and networking configurations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the characteristics of cloud services, including scalability, elasticity, and pay-per-use pricing.
  • Create a cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking.
  • Understand the technical perspectives of cloud computing, including virtualisation, containerisation, and software-defined networking.
  • Understand how cloud services are adopted, including migration strategies, security considerations, and compliance requirements.
  • Understand the impact of cloud computing on organisations, including cost savings, increased agility, and improved collaboration.
Principles of ICT system and data securityReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge of common ICT system and data security threats, protective measures, and cryptography applications. The unit covers malware types, phishing, social engineering, firewalls, and antivirus software to safeguard ICT systems.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the common types of threat to ICT systems and data, including malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks
  • Protect ICT systems, including implementing security measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, and access controls
  • Be aware of the applications of cryptography to ICT systems and data, including encryption, digital signatures, and hashing algorithms
Principles of ICT system and data securityReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll understand common threats to ICT systems and data and learn protective measures such as firewalls and antivirus software. The unit covers the application of cryptography to secure ICT systems and data against malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the common types of threat to ICT systems and data, including malware, phishing, and social engineering.
  • Understand how to protect ICT systems through measures such as firewalls, antivirus software, and access controls.
  • Understand the applications of cryptography to ICT systems and data, including encryption, digital signatures, and hashing.
Principles of planning telecommunications services QCFReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to plan telecommunications services, including preparing and conducting site surveys. They will identify and select optimal service provision options, produce designs and detailed plans, and coordinate the implementation of telecoms services.

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare for and carry out a site survey for the provision of telecoms services, identifying relevant factors and potential challenges.
  • Identify a range of options for the provision of telecoms services and select the optimum solution based on technical and commercial considerations.
  • Produce designs for the provision of telecoms services, incorporating relevant standards and regulations.
  • Produce detailed plans for telecoms services, including resource allocation, timelines, and risk assessments.
  • Co-ordinate the provision of telecoms services, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between stakeholders.
Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3Real unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to create interactive and functional web pages using HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS3. The unit covers structuring HTML5 pages, coding JavaScript for dynamic content, creating forms, communicating with remote data sources, and styling with CSS3.

What you'll be able to do

  • Create HTML5 pages using appropriate elements and structure
  • Code using JavaScript to add functionality to web pages
  • Create forms using HTML5 elements for data input
  • Communicate with a remote data source using appropriate techniques
  • Style HTML5 elements by using CSS3 to control appearance
  • Create interactive pages using HTML5 Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to enhance user experience
  • Add offline support to web applications using appropriate technologies
  • Implement an adaptive User Interface (UI) that responds to different screen sizes and devices
  • Create graphics using HTML5 canvas or other relevant technologies
  • Animate the User Interface (UI) to provide visual feedback and enhance engagement
  • Implement Real Time communications by using Web sockets for interactive applications
  • Create a Web Worker Process to perform tasks in the background without blocking the main thread
Requirements analysis and systems specificationsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to analyse customer requirements and produce system specifications. This unit covers planning requirements identification, engaging stakeholders, eliciting and documenting needs, and producing logical and physical design specifications along with implementation procedures.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan for the identification of customer requirements
  • Establish customer requirements
  • Produce logical and physical design specifications
  • Identify implementation and maintenance procedures
Scaling networksReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to configure switching hardware, implement wireless LANs, and apply routing protocols such as OSPF and EIGRP. The unit covers practical network scaling techniques to facilitate access and connectivity within complex network environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Configure switching hardware to facilitate network access
  • Implement wireless Local Area Networks (LANs) to provide network access
  • Implement Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) to enable end-to-end connectivity
  • Implement Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
  • Manage Inter Network Operating System (IOS) system image files
Securing ICT systems and networksReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll implement network and operational security measures to protect ICT systems and networks. The unit covers threat detection, access control configuration, data host security, and cryptography to safeguard against unauthorised access and cyber threats.

What you'll be able to do

  • Implement network security measures to protect against unauthorised access and cyber threats
  • Implement operational security procedures in an ICT environment to ensure data integrity and system availability
  • Discover potential threats and vulnerabilities in ICT systems and networks through risk assessments and security audits
  • Implement data host security measures to protect sensitive information stored on servers and workstations
  • Configure access control mechanisms to restrict user privileges and prevent unauthorised actions
  • Implement cryptography techniques to encrypt data and secure communications
Software development fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the fundamentals of software development, including core programming concepts, object-oriented programming principles, and database basics. You'll gain knowledge of requirements for software, web, and desktop application development, and develop skills in writing basic algorithms and using control flow statements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of core programming concepts
  • Explain the key principles involved in object-oriented programming
  • Identify and describe the requirements for software development projects
  • Identify and describe the requirements for web application development
  • Identify and describe the requirements for creating desktop applications
  • Explain database concepts and how to store and use data effectively
  • Apply knowledge of programming and databases to create functional applications
  • Apply knowledge of programming and databases to store and retrieve data
Software testing fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides an understanding of software testing fundamentals, including the purpose and importance of testing, different testing levels, and methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. You'll also learn to create tests, manage testing projects, handle bugs, and automate testing processes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the fundamental concepts of software testing, including its purpose and importance.
  • Know different software testing methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, and V-model.
  • Create effective software tests, including test cases and test data.
  • Manage software testing projects, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Manage bugs effectively, including identification, reporting, and tracking.
  • Automate software testing using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Test software applications to identify defects and ensure quality.
Spreadsheet SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to use spreadsheet software to enter, edit, and organise data accurately. You'll apply formulas and tools to summarise information and use appropriate techniques to present spreadsheet data effectively through charts and graphs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit, and organise numerical and other data effectively
  • Use appropriate formulas and tools to summarise and display spreadsheet information, including calculations, charts, and graphs
  • Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively, considering the target audience and purpose
Spreadsheet SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to use spreadsheet software effectively for data entry, editing, organisation, and analysis. You'll apply formulas and data analysis tools, and present and format spreadsheet information clearly to meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use a spreadsheet to accurately enter, edit and organise numerical and other data, ensuring data integrity.
  • Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools within a spreadsheet to meet specified requirements, demonstrating an understanding of their application.
  • Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to effectively present and format spreadsheet information, ensuring clarity and accessibility for the intended audience.
Spreadsheet SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop proficiency in using spreadsheet software to enter, edit, and organise numerical and other data. The unit includes selecting appropriate formulas and data analysis tools, and presenting spreadsheet information clearly through formatting and publishing techniques.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit, and organise numerical and other data efficiently.
  • Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools and techniques to meet specified requirements.
  • Use tools and techniques to present, format, and publish spreadsheet information in a clear and professional manner.
Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Desktop Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating SystemReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners to configure, troubleshoot, and support desktop applications within a Microsoft Windows XP environment. You'll resolve usability and customisation issues, configure connectivity and security settings, and manage application installations.

What you'll be able to do

  • Configure and troubleshoot applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System
  • Resolve issues related to application usability
  • Resolve issues related to application customisation
  • Configure and troubleshoot connectivity for applications
  • Configure application security settings
Supporting and Troubleshooting Applications on a Windows Vista Client for Consumer Support TechniciansReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with skills to support and troubleshoot applications on Windows Vista clients. You'll install, upgrade, customise, and secure Windows Vista, as well as resolve networking and device issues to support consumer users effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Install and upgrade Windows Vista according to best practice guidelines
  • Customise and configure settings post-installation to meet user requirements
  • Configure Windows Vista security features to protect against threats
  • Configure, troubleshoot and repair networking issues on Windows Vista clients
  • Install, configure and troubleshoot devices connected to Windows Vista clients
  • Troubleshoot and repair Windows Vista operating system problems effectively
Systems ArchitectureReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with knowledge of computer systems architecture, including binary representation of data, operating environments, and communication processes in distributed systems and networks. You'll also use command-line interface commands.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the different methods of representing information within a computer system, including binary, hexadecimal, and other relevant formats
  • Use an operating environment, including command-line interfaces and graphical user interfaces
  • Be aware of the communication processes involved in distributed operating systems and computer networks, including protocols and architectures
Telecommunications principlesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with an understanding of telecommunications principles, including alternating current (AC) circuits and the effects of line impairments such as attenuation, noise, and distortion on transmitted signals. You'll apply transmission line characteristics and modulation processes.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principals of alternating current (AC) circuits, including voltage, current, and impedance
  • Understand the effects of line impairments on a transmitted signal, including attenuation, noise, and distortion
  • Apply the characteristics of transmission lines, including impedance matching and signal reflection
  • Understand the transmission of digital signals over transmission media, including encoding and modulation techniques
  • Understand the process of modulating an analogue carrier frequency using digital signals, including amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, and phase modulation
  • Apply the process of multiplexing digital and analogue signals over transmission media, including time-division multiplexing and frequency-division multiplexing
Telecommunications principlesReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll understand telecommunications principles, including the electromagnetic spectrum and telecommunication circuits. The unit covers digital signal transmission, analogue-to-digital conversion, and signal multiplexing within telecommunications systems.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the electromagnetic spectrum and its application to telecommunications
  • Know the relationship between telecommunication circuits and transmission lines
  • Explain the effect of telecommunication circuits and transmission lines on a digital signal
  • Know how binary information is transmitted as a digital signal
  • Understand the process of converting an analogue signal to a digital signal
  • Demonstrate an understanding of signal multiplexing techniques
Testing ICT SystemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to assess ICT systems using diagnostic and test procedures. You'll apply standard tests to PC systems and peripherals, interpret results to identify faulty components, and apply simple fixes to maintain system performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use typical diagnostic and test procedures to assess ICT systems effectively
  • Apply standard test procedures to PC systems and peripherals methodically
  • Interpret test results to identify faulty components accurately and apply simple fixes appropriately
Testing ICT SystemsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to plan, produce, and apply standard testing procedures for ICT systems. You'll select appropriate tests, determine expected results, manage testing consequences, and analyse outcomes to ensure system functionality and identify potential issues.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan and produce standard testing procedures, documenting the steps and resources required for each test.
  • Select tests and determine expected results, ensuring that the tests are appropriate for the system and that the expected results are clearly defined.
  • Identify and manage consequences of testing, including potential risks to the system and data, and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Apply tests and analyse results, documenting the actual results and comparing them to the expected results to identify any issues or defects.
The Technologies of the InternetReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the internet's concepts, history, and underlying technologies. The unit covers communication protocols, the development of the World Wide Web, additional internet services, and security considerations relevant to internet technologies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the fundamental concepts behind the internet
  • Describe the history and purpose of the internet
  • Know the technologies that enable communication across the internet
  • Explain the technologies behind the World Wide Web
  • Describe how to make information available on the World Wide Web
  • Understand the additional services available on the internet
  • Explain the function and use of additional internet services
  • Understand the security implications of making information available on the internet
  • Evaluate the risks associated with online information sharing
Unix Operating SystemReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with an in-depth understanding of the UNIX operating system. You'll configure and customise the shell environment, write shell scripts, manage data flow, control processes, manage file access, and operate within TCP/IP network environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Describe the fundamental concepts of the UNIX operating system environment
  • Configure and customise the Shell environment to meet specific user needs
  • Develop and write shell scripts to automate tasks and processes
  • Control data flow effectively using redirection techniques
  • Control data flow effectively using pipes to connect commands
  • Interrogate and monitor UNIX processes to understand system behaviour
  • Manipulate UNIX processes to manage system resources
  • Control file and directory access permissions to ensure data security
  • Use the 'find' command to locate files and directories based on various criteria
  • Operate effectively within a Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network environment
  • Utilise advanced tools for system administration and troubleshooting
Using EmailReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit covers the use of email software to compose, format, and send messages with clear subject lines, appropriate greetings, and concise content. You'll also develop skills to manage incoming emails effectively and apply proper email etiquette.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use e-mail software tools to compose clear and concise messages.
  • Use e-mail software techniques to format and structure messages effectively.
  • Use e-mail software tools to send messages to individuals and groups.
  • Manage incoming email effectively by using folders, filters, and other organisational tools.
  • Apply appropriate email etiquette and security practices.
Using EmailReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to use email software tools effectively, including composing, formatting, and sending messages with appropriate use of fields and attachments. The unit also covers managing incoming emails to ensure clear communication and efficient message handling.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use e-mail software tools to compose clear and concise messages
  • Use e-mail software tools to send messages to intended recipients
  • Manage incoming e-mail effectively by using appropriate organisational techniques
  • Manage incoming e-mail effectively by prioritising and responding to messages in a timely manner
Using EmailReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to use email software effectively for professional communication and organisation. The unit covers composing grammatically correct emails, managing inboxes, organising messages, and utilising email features to streamline communication.

What you'll be able to do

  • Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages effectively
  • Manage the use of e-mail software effectively to ensure efficient communication and organisation
Using the InternetReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
It teaches you to connect to the Internet and navigate webpages using browser software. You'll use browser tools to search for information, communicate online, and understand essential safety and security practices when working on the Internet.

What you'll be able to do

  • Connect to the Internet using appropriate hardware and software
  • Use browser software to navigate webpages effectively, utilising features such as bookmarks and history
  • Use browser tools to search for information from the Internet, employing effective search strategies
  • Use browser software to communicate information online, utilising email, instant messaging, and social media
  • Understand the need for safety and security practices when working online, including password management and virus protection
Using the InternetReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to select and set up internet connections, use browser software to navigate and search webpages effectively, and communicate online. The unit also covers configuring browser settings and applying safe and secure online behaviours.

What you'll be able to do

  • Select and set up an appropriate connection to access the Internet
  • Set up and use browser software to navigate webpages
  • Use browser tools to search effectively and efficiently for information from the Internet
  • Use browser software to communicate information online
  • Develop and apply appropriate safety and security practices and procedures when working online
Using the InternetReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with the skills to connect to the internet, navigate web pages, and effectively search for information using browser software. You'll also understand online communication methods and essential safety and security practices when working online.

What you'll be able to do

  • Connect to the internet using appropriate hardware and software.
  • Use browser software to navigate web pages effectively.
  • Use browser tools to search for information from the internet, evaluating the reliability of sources.
  • Use browser software to communicate information online through various methods.
  • Follow and understand the need for safety and security practices when working online, including data protection and online behaviour.
Web FundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with a fundamental understanding of web architecture, technologies, and implementation. You'll know the roles of servers, clients, and networks, understand web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side scripting, and implement specified website components.

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the fundamental concepts of web architecture and its components, including servers, clients, and networks.
  • Know about the technologies used to build and operate websites, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side scripting languages.
  • Implement specified components of a website, such as forms, navigation menus, and content sections.
Web developmentReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain foundational knowledge of web architecture, including the client-server model and network infrastructure. This unit also covers website components, technologies for building websites, and the development and implementation of website specifications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand web architecture, including client-server models and network infrastructure.
  • Understand the different components of a website, such as web servers, databases, and content management systems.
  • Understand the technologies that can be used to build a website, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side scripting languages.
  • Understand the technologies that can be used to operate a website, including web hosting, domain name registration, and security protocols.
  • Develop a detailed web-site specification, including functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Implement elements of a web-site, including page layouts, navigation, and content.
Web development fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with foundational knowledge of web development, including programming languages, data management, client-side scripting, and troubleshooting. You'll gain skills to create and configure basic web applications.

What you'll be able to do

  • Programme web applications using appropriate languages and technologies
  • Use data effectively for webpages, including data storage and retrieval methods
  • Troubleshoot web applications to identify and resolve common issues
  • Know client-side scripting code, such as JavaScript, and its purpose in enhancing web page functionality
  • Configure web applications, including server settings and security measures
  • Create a web-based application that meets specified requirements
Website SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to plan, create, and publish web pages using website software tools. The unit covers identifying target audiences, planning layouts and content, structuring and formatting pages, and ensuring accessibility standards are met.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan web pages
  • Create web pages
  • Use website software tools to structure web pages
  • Use website software tools to format web pages
  • Publish web pages to the Internet
  • Publish web pages to an intranet
Website SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain skills to create logical and accessible website structures and styles using website software tools. The unit covers organising content for usability, applying CSS styles consistently, and publishing websites to ensure effective online presence.

What you'll be able to do

  • Create appropriate structures for websites, considering usability and accessibility
  • Create styles for websites using appropriate technologies to ensure a consistent visual appearance
  • Use website software tools to prepare content for websites, ensuring it is optimised for online viewing
  • Publish websites to a web server, ensuring they are accessible to intended users
Website SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to create structured and styled websites using HTML and CSS. The unit covers the use of website software tools to develop, publish, and test multi-page websites featuring multimedia and interactive elements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Create website structures using appropriate markup languages (e.g., HTML)
  • Create website styles using appropriate styling languages (e.g., CSS)
  • Use structures and styles effectively to produce well-organised and visually appealing websites
  • Select appropriate website software tools for developing websites
  • Use website software features to create multiple page websites
  • Develop websites with multimedia elements, such as images, audio, and video
  • Incorporate interactive features into websites, such as forms and animations
  • Publish websites to a web server or hosting platform
  • Test websites thoroughly to ensure functionality and compatibility
  • Test websites across different browsers and devices
  • Test websites for accessibility and usability
Windows 7, ConfiguringReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll gain knowledge and skills to install, upgrade, migrate, deploy, and configure Windows 7 operating systems. The unit includes configuring hardware, applications, network connectivity, mobile computing settings, and monitoring system performance.

What you'll be able to do

  • Install Windows 7 operating systems
  • Upgrade existing operating systems to Windows 7
  • Migrate user data and settings to Windows 7
  • Deploy Windows 7 using appropriate methods
  • Configure hardware devices within a Windows 7 environment
  • Configure applications for optimal performance in Windows 7
  • Configure network connectivity in Windows 7
  • Configure access to network resources within Windows 7
  • Configure mobile computing settings in Windows 7
  • Monitor systems running Windows 7 to ensure optimal performance
  • Maintain systems running Windows 7 through troubleshooting and updates
Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support TechnicianReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit provides learners with the expertise to support and maintain Windows 7 Enterprise desktop environments. You'll diagnose and resolve desktop application and networking issues, perform system maintenance, and support mobile users effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the cause of and resolve desktop application issues
  • Identify the cause of and resolve networking issues
  • Manage and maintain systems that run Windows 7 Client
  • Support mobile users accessing Windows 7 Enterprise systems
Windows Server 2008, Enterprise AdministratorReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to design and plan network and application services in a Windows Server 2008 Enterprise environment. The unit covers identity and access management, business continuity, and data availability strategies to support enterprise requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan network and application services within a Windows Server 2008 Enterprise environment.
  • Design core identity and access management components to control user authentication and authorisation.
  • Design supporting identity and access management components to enhance security and manage user roles.
  • Design solutions for business continuity and data availability to ensure minimal downtime and data loss.
Windows Server 2008, Server AdministratorReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll develop the ability to plan server deployment and management within a Windows Server 2008 environment. The unit covers hardware and network infrastructure planning, security considerations, server monitoring, maintenance, and business continuity strategies.

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan for Server Deployment, considering factors such as hardware requirements, network infrastructure, and security considerations.
  • Plan for Server Management, including defining roles and responsibilities, establishing monitoring procedures, and implementing security policies.
  • Monitor Servers to track performance metrics, identify potential issues, and ensure optimal operation.
  • Maintain Servers by applying updates, patching vulnerabilities, and performing routine maintenance tasks.
  • Plan Application Provisioning, including selecting appropriate deployment methods, configuring application settings, and managing user access.
  • Plan Data Provisioning, including designing storage solutions, implementing backup and recovery procedures, and ensuring data security.
  • Plan for Business Continuity, including developing disaster recovery plans, implementing redundancy measures, and testing failover procedures.
  • Plan for High Availability, including implementing clustering solutions, configuring load balancing, and ensuring minimal downtime.
Windows development fundamentalsReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit introduces learners to Windows application development, including creating Windows Forms and Services applications. You'll access data within applications and deploy Windows applications using appropriate development tools and environments.

What you'll be able to do

  • Create Windows applications using appropriate development tools
  • Create Windows Form applications with graphical user interfaces
  • Create Windows Services applications that run in the background
  • Access data in Windows form applications using appropriate data access methods
  • Deploy Windows applications to different environments
  • Create Windows applications using appropriate development tools and techniques
Word Processing SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll learn to use word processing software effectively, including entering, editing, and combining text and other information. The unit covers structuring and formatting documents to produce clear and professional outputs.

What you'll be able to do

  • Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents, ensuring clarity and consistency
  • Structure information effectively within word processing documents using appropriate formatting and layout techniques
  • Use word processing software tools to format and present documents to a professional standard, meeting specific requirements
Word Processing SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
You'll create, modify, and format word processing documents by accurately entering and combining text and other information. They will develop skills to create layouts, including headings, tables, and lists, and use software tools to present documents that meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

  • Enter and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents, ensuring consistency and clarity.
  • Create and modify layout and structures for word processing documents, including headings, tables, and lists.
  • Use word processing software tools to format and present documents effectively to meet requirements, considering audience and purpose.
Word Processing SoftwareReal unit · City & Guilds Limited
This unit equips learners with skills to create and format word processing documents. You'll accurately enter and combine text and other information, create and modify layouts and styles, and use software tools to present documents effectively.

What you'll be able to do

  • Enter and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
  • Create and modify appropriate layouts, structures and styles for word processing documents
  • Use word processing software tools and techniques to format and present documents effectively to meet requirements

The honest bit

You’ve started things before

Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.

There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.

And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.

Your passport

Every credit is a stamp you keep

Level 2 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.

.NET fundamentalsAdministering a Windows based ServerAdministering server databasesBusiness ConceptsBusiness Concepts 2Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer NetworksCisco Discovery Introducing Routing and Switching in the EnterpriseCisco Discovery Networking for Home and Small Business

Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.

Who’d teach you this

The Evidence Evaluator

Assessor

Helps you show what you can actually do, gathering the evidence that proves it as you learn.

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Where this connects

Where these credits take you

A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.

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City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in ICT Systems Support
  • Administer database systems
  • Deploy and Configure Cloud Infrastructure
  • Implement cloud migration solutions
  • Installation, Implementation and Handover of Network Infrastructure Services
  • Manage Consultancy Assignments for IT Enabled Systems
  • Migrate On-Premises Applications and Data to Cloud Environments
  • Plan the provision of digital telecommunications or radio communications facilities
  • Review Requirements for IT Enabled Systems Against Business Objectives
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

Where this can lead

Desktop Support Technician

Your journey in IT support is just beginning here. We're committed to helping you grow, whether that's becoming a technical guru, a team leader, or even branching out into other areas of IT. The most important thing is your drive to learn, your commitment to helping our colleagues, and your knack for solving those tricky tech puzzles. We'll give you the tools and the opportunities; the rest is up to you.

See the whole journey →

Showing 6 roles, drawn from 205 job records mapped to this qualification.

Skills it covers

What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.

Administer database systemsDeploy and Configure Cloud InfrastructureImplement cloud migration solutionsInstallation, Implementation and Handover of Network Infrastructure ServicesManage Consultancy Assignments for IT Enabled SystemsMigrate On-Premises Applications and Data to Cloud EnvironmentsPlan the provision of digital telecommunications or radio communications facilitiesReview Requirements for IT Enabled Systems Against Business ObjectivesTroubleshoot and resolve cloud issuesUndertake System Requirements Specification

How you’ll actually learn this

One-to-one, on your own real work

A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.

One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
.NET fundamentalsLevel 2

Applied to your work in any of these jobs

Learners will gain foundational knowledge of the .NET framework, including its concepts, key components, and code compilation requirements. The unit covers Input/Output classes, application security, memory management, and basic .NET language features.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.
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Built for City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in ICT Systems Support

118 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by City & Guilds Limited.

  1. .NET fundamentals
  2. Administering a Windows based Server
  3. Administering server databases
  4. Business Concepts
  5. Business Concepts 2
  6. Cisco Discovery Designing and Supporting Computer Networks

and 112 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

  1. Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
  3. The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
  4. How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
  5. Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.

Why it sticks

Most courses stop at remembering

There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.

  1. 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
  2. 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
  3. 4AnalyseThe Analyst
  4. 3ApplyThe Coach
  5. 2UnderstandThe Connector
  6. 1RememberThe Builder

Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you

Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with you, on your real work, is for.

The value

Why the companion is worth £70 a month

You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.

That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.

Earned on your own work, taught to the top.

Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.

Build my plan, free

No card. See how this qualification maps onto your role and meet the tutors who’d teach it, free. The learning begins when you subscribe. It’s £70 a month, billed monthly. Cancel any time and billing stops.