Pearson Education Ltd · RQF Level 5
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Cloud Computing
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- LevelRQF Level 5
- Total credits240
- Guided learning960 hours
- Units in this qualification34
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These are the units Pearson Education Ltd 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.
Application Development Testing and DebuggingReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
It teaches you to develop modular cloud applications using fast development methods. It includes testing individual modules, performing functional and acceptance testing, and assessing the effectiveness of formal testing processes for application development.
What you'll be able to do
- Develop a modular application for the Cloud using a fast development method.
- Test the modules of a cloud application based on a testing plan.
- Perform functional and acceptance testing of a completed modular application.
- Assess the effectiveness of formal testing processes for application development.
Applied Cryptography in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
It teaches you to analyse encryption ciphers and algorithms for securing data in cloud environments. It covers security risks related to public key encryption, the use of cryptographic tools for VPN security, and evaluation of advanced encryption protocols.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse encryption ciphers and algorithms to determine their effectiveness as methods to secure data within a cloud environment.
- Discuss the security risks and potential issues related to the practical application of public key encryption methods.
- Demonstrate the practical use of cryptographic and cryptoanalysis tools for the purpose of improving security within a virtual private network (VPN).
- Evaluate advanced encryption protocols and their suitability for application within an organisation considering a move to cloud-based services.
Applied Programming and Design PrinciplesReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit focuses on the SOLID principles of object-oriented programming and their impact on code maintainability and reusability. You'll design, build, and automatically test a data processing application adhering to these principles and clean coding techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Investigate and analyse the impact of SOLID development principles on the object-oriented programming (OOP) paradigm.
- Design a large dataset processing application, ensuring it adheres to SOLID principles and incorporates clean coding techniques.
- Build a functional data processing application based on the developed design specifications and principles.
- Perform automatic testing procedures on the developed data processing application to ensure its quality and reliability.
Applied Security in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll analyse common threats and defence practices to improve security in cloud infrastructures. They will design and deploy defence-based security solutions tailored to business cases and evaluate the effectiveness of secured cloud environments.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse common threats and defence practices with a view to improving security within a cloud infrastructure.
- Design defence-based security solutions ensuring effective cloud security management for a business case.
- Deploy security solutions to mitigate threats in a cloud environment to meet the needs of the business case.
- Evaluate how secured cloud infrastructure mitigates potential vulnerabilities through monitoring strategies.
Artificial IntelligenceReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll analyse the theoretical foundations, current trends, and ethical considerations of Artificial Intelligence. They will implement intelligent systems using top-down and bottom-up approaches and investigate emerging AI techniques and applications.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the theoretical foundation of Artificial Intelligence to determine its effectiveness.
- Analyse current trends and issues in Artificial Intelligence to determine its effectiveness.
- Implement an intelligent system using a top-down approach to Artificial Intelligence.
- Implement an intelligent system using a bottom-up approach to Artificial Intelligence.
- Investigate a range of emerging AI technologies to determine future changes in industry.
- Discuss a range of emerging AI technologies to determine future changes in industry.
Business Information Technology SystemsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll analyse and evaluate business information technology systems within organisational contexts. The unit covers the role of ERP, CRM, and SCM systems, compares flexible and reliable IT systems, and recommends practical improvements to support organisational objectives.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the role of different IT systems in support of organisational objectives.
- Compare flexible and reliable IT systems that respond to organisational requirements within an organisational context.
- Evaluate IT systems that support value-added change within organisations.
- Recommend practical IT systems solutions to given organisational scenarios.
Business IntelligenceReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit covers business processes and decision-making mechanisms within organisations. You'll compare various business intelligence tools and technologies, demonstrate their use, and discuss their impact on effective business decision making.
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss business processes and the mechanisms used to support business decision making.
- Compare the tools and technologies associated with business intelligence functionality.
- Demonstrate the use of business intelligence tools and technologies.
- Discuss the impact of business intelligence tools and technologies for effective decision-making purposes and the legal/regulatory context in which they are used.
Cloud Architecture DesignReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
It teaches you to produce cloud feasibility assessments for small-to-medium sized organisations. You'll apply architectural design principles to design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions and analyse monitoring and alert systems for performance baselining.
What you'll be able to do
- Produce a cloud feasibility assessment for a defined problem for a small-to-medium sized organisation.
- Use appropriate architectural design principles to design an infrastructure for a defined problem.
- Implement an infrastructure solution using cloud architectural design principles based on defined requirements.
- Analyse the metric monitoring and alert system to baseline the health of your cloud environment.
Cloud Computing Research ProjectReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll examine research methodologies suitable for cloud computing projects. They will conduct and analyse research, communicate findings to stakeholders, and reflect on the effectiveness of their research approaches and outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Examine suitable research methodologies and approaches in preparation for a research project.
- Conduct and analyse research relevant for a cloud computing themed research project.
- Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders.
- Reflect on the effectiveness of the selected research methodologies for the chosen research project.
Cloud FundamentalsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit provides learners with an understanding of cloud computing fundamentals, including architecture, deployment models, and service providers. You'll design deployment models and compare cloud service providers' approaches to cloud architecture frameworks.
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the fundamentals of Cloud Computing, considering areas of application, architecture, and platform options available
- Design a suitable deployment model for a system to be hosted in the cloud, based on a given scenario and its specific requirements
- Explain different Cloud Service Providers’ (CSP) approaches to providing a cloud architecture framework, considering their suitability for various business uses
- Assess the technical challenges and potential risks inherent in migrating existing IT systems to the cloud environment, and propose mitigation strategies
Cloud Systems IntegrationReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
It teaches you to analyse system integration requirements for cloud-based solutions. You'll plan integration strategies, design solutions using appropriate cloud elements, and illustrate designs by mapping vendor products and services to business needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse system integration requirements for businesses considering cloud-based integration.
- Plan a systems integration strategy to satisfy a business case.
- Design a solution that meets the business case requirements using appropriate cloud elements.
- Illustrate the designed solution by mapping selected vendors' products to the planned deployment architecture.
Computer Systems ArchitectureReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll gain an understanding of computer systems architecture, including hardware components, operating systems, and networking technologies. They will explain hardware-software relationships, categorise operating systems, and use network communication technologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the relationships between hardware components and the subsystems used in a computer system to understand system architecture
- Categorise the key features and services provided by different computer operating systems and hardware to select appropriate technologies
- Use network communication technology and the associated services to connect computer systems to enable data transfer
- Demonstrate diagnostic and troubleshooting skills to solve hardware, software and networking related issues to maintain system functionality
Critical Infrastructure ProtectionReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit provides an understanding of critical infrastructure protection by analysing types of infrastructure, roles of involved organisations, emergency planning methods, and command and control procedures used in managing critical infrastructure scenarios.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the different types of critical infrastructure and the organisations involved in critical infrastructure protection, considering their roles and responsibilities
- Explore the emergency planning methods used for critical infrastructure protection, including risk assessment, contingency planning, and disaster recovery
- Investigate command and control procedures used in the management of critical infrastructure scenarios, focusing on effective communication and coordination
- Review potential threats to critical infrastructure, including natural disasters, cyberattacks, and physical security breaches, and assess their potential impact
Data Structures & AlgorithmsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit covers abstract data types, concrete data structures, and algorithms, including their specification using formal notation. You'll implement complex data structures and algorithms, and assess their effectiveness for solving computing problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Examine abstract data types, concrete data structures, and algorithms, understanding their properties and relationships.
- Specify abstract data types and algorithms using a formal notation to ensure clarity and precision.
- Implement complex data structures and algorithms in a practical coding environment.
- Assess the effectiveness of different data structures and algorithms in terms of performance, efficiency, and suitability for specific tasks.
Database Design & Development in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll design, develop, and test a cloud-based relational database system using appropriate design tools and methods. The unit covers schema design, implementation, data population, and system testing against user, technical, and hosting requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Design a cloud based relational database system using appropriate design tools and methods for a substantial problem
- Develop a fully functional relational database system, based on an existing system design and host it in the cloud
- Perform system testing against user, technical and hosting requirements
- Produce documentation to support the system and manage the hosting of it in the cloud
Deploying and Operating in the Cloud Project (Pearson set)Real unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll discuss cloud architectural principles and develop a cloud-based prototype using appropriate methodologies. The unit includes testing the solution against business requirements and evaluating the benefits of deploying and operating cloud technologies.
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the cloud architectural principles used for designing a technological solution for an organisational move to the cloud
- Develop a cloud-based prototype using an appropriate development methodology for a business case
- Test the prototype solution against business case requirements
- Discuss the value gained from developing a cloud-based solution to support sustainable organisational performance
Developing Individuals, Teams and OrganisationsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll analyse the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by HR professionals to manage and develop talent effectively. The unit also explores factors influencing inclusive learning and development, and the impact of high-performance working practices on employee engagement.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the employee knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by HR professionals to effectively manage and develop talent within an organisation
- Analyse the factors to be considered when implementing and evaluating inclusive learning and development programmes, with the aim of driving sustainable business performance
- Apply knowledge and understanding to explain the ways in which high-performance working (HPW) practices contribute to increased employee engagement and a sustainable competitive advantage
- Evaluate ways in which performance management, collaborative working practices, and effective communication strategies can support the development of a high-performance culture and foster employee commitment
E-Commerce & StrategyReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit covers the examination and implementation of E-Commerce strategies. You'll review hardware, software, and database technologies for secure E-Commerce sites, design strategies based on user requirements, and implement E-Commerce solutions.
What you'll be able to do
- Examine E-Commerce strategies and their impact on business organisations.
- Review the hardware, software, web-based and database technologies involved in setting up a secure E-commerce site.
- Design an E-Commerce strategy based on a given end user requirement or specification.
- Implement an E-Commerce strategy based on a given end user requirement or specification.
Financing the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll assess financial considerations when commissioning cloud services, create cloud service contracts tailored to organisational needs, and investigate the financial impact of legal obligations and risks associated with cloud service provision.
What you'll be able to do
- Assess the financial elements that need to be considered when commissioning a cloud-based service for an organisation.
- Create a cloud service contract, selecting appropriate elements based on a given organisation's specific needs and requirements.
- Investigate the financial impact of legal obligations involved in utilising cloud service provision, considering both the home country and international regulations.
- Review and analyse the financial risks and benefits to an organisation of moving to and utilising cloud services.
Forensics in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit equips learners with knowledge of cloud forensics, including the features required of forensic tools in cloud environments. You'll develop cloud forensics policies considering legal and commercial factors and practise instigating attacks using appropriate tools.
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the specific features required of a forensic tool for it to work effectively in the cloud.
- Develop a cloud forensics policy which considers legal and commercial implications for a given organisational scenario.
- Instigate attacks on a cloud-based system using appropriately selected tools.
- Investigate the result of attacks on a cloud-based system and identify improvements.
Information Security Management in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll explore principles of information security governance in cloud environments and investigate Information Security Management Systems (ISMSs). They will develop business cases for cloud-based ISMS solutions and design Security Posture Assessments.
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the basic principles of information security governance for meeting assurance, quality and performance standards in the cloud.
- Investigate the use of Information Security Management Systems (ISMSs) in organisations.
- Develop a business case for a cloud-based ISMS solution for a given business scenario.
- Design a Security Posture Assessment for a cloud environment identifying risks.
Internet of ThingsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit focuses on the design and development of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. You'll analyse security and privacy considerations, plan IoT applications using common architectures and tools, and develop and evaluate IoT solutions integrating hardware and software.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the necessary and appropriate aspects of IoT when designing software applications.
- Outline a plan for an appropriate IoT application using common architecture, frameworks, tools, hardware and APIs.
- Develop an IoT application using any combination of hardware, software, data, platforms and services.
- Evaluate your IoT application and the problems it might encounter when integrating into the wider IoT ecosystem.
Machine LearningReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit provides an understanding of machine learning principles and algorithms. You'll analyse theoretical foundations, investigate popular algorithms, develop a machine learning application, and evaluate its effectiveness in solving real-world problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse the theoretical foundation of machine learning to determine how an intelligent machine works.
- Investigate the most popular and efficient machine learning algorithms used in industry.
- Develop a machine learning application using an appropriate programming language or machine learning tool for solving a real-world problem.
- Evaluate the outcome or the result of the application to determine the effectiveness of the learning algorithm used in the application.
Maths for ComputingReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll apply mathematical concepts relevant to computing, including applied number theory, probability, geometry, and calculus. The unit focuses on solving practical computing problems, analysing data, and modelling computational scenarios using these mathematical techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Use applied number theory in practical computing scenarios to solve real-world problems
- Analyse events using probability theory and probability distributions to predict outcomes
- Determine solutions of graphical examples using geometry and vector methods to visualise and solve problems
- Evaluate problems concerning differential and integral calculus to model and analyse change
Networking in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
It teaches you to examine networking principles and technologies within cloud infrastructures. You'll design networking solutions, including virtual networks and security groups, and enhance network performance for cloud-based business systems.
What you'll be able to do
- Examine commonplace networking principles used in a cloud infrastructure to support communication within a business context
- Explain the operation of various networking technologies within a cloud infrastructure, detailing their functions and interactions
- Design a comprehensive networking solution for a cloud-based system, tailored to meet the specific requirements of a given business use case
- Enhance the network performance of a cloud-based system developed for a given business use case, optimising for speed, reliability, and security
Operating Systems in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll examine operating systems suitable for cloud environments and the processes they manage. The unit includes discussion of virtual environments, cloud deployment stacks, production of technical specifications, and evaluation of operating system performance in the cloud.
What you'll be able to do
- Examine different Operating Systems and the processes they manage for a cloud environment.
- Discuss how virtual environments and the cloud deployment stack can meet the needs of organisations.
- Produce a technical specification for a cloud deployed operating system based on a business case.
- Deploy a virtualised environment to meet the needs of an identified user.
Professional PracticeReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll develop interpersonal and transferable communication skills, apply critical reasoning to problem-solving scenarios, and explore teamwork dynamics. The unit also emphasises the importance of continuing professional development in a professional context.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target audience
- Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problem-solving scenarios
- Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the impact of team working in different environments
- Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its role within the workplace and for higher level learning
ProgrammingReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit introduces learners to basic algorithms and programming paradigms including procedural, object-orientated, and event-driven programming. You'll implement algorithms using an IDE, apply debugging processes, and understand coding standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Define basic algorithms to carry out an operation and outline the process of programming an application to solve problems
- Explain the characteristics of procedural, object-orientated and event-driven programming to understand different programming paradigms
- Implement basic algorithms in code using an IDE to create functional programs
- Determine the debugging process and explain the importance of a coding standard to ensure code quality and maintainability
Risk Analysis & Systems TestingReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll examine the principles of risk-based testing and its relationship with system requirements. The unit includes creating customised risk-based test strategies and plans, demonstrating and evaluating test plans and their outcomes against identified risks.
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the principles of risk-based testing and its relationship to system requirements.
- Create a customised risk-based test strategy, including detailed plans and appropriate testing techniques, tailored to a given specification.
- Demonstrate the implementation of a risk-based test plan, producing and documenting the associated outcomes and results.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of a risk-based test plan and critically analyse its associated outcomes in relation to the identified risks.
Security in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit covers security principles in cloud infrastructures, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You'll design and configure secure cloud solutions based on corporate requirements, implement security measures, and develop test plans to mitigate threats.
What you'll be able to do
- Explain commonplace security principles used in a cloud infrastructure for an organisation to ensure data protection
- Design a secure cloud solution based on requirements for a corporate environment to meet specific business needs
- Configure cloud security measures based on requirements for a corporate environment to protect against threats
- Implement a test plan based on an established testing methodology to improve cloud security and identify vulnerabilities
Software Development Methodologies in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
This unit explores software development lifecycles and their impact on project outcomes. You'll develop a project management proposal for a cloud-deployed solution, implement the solution using a DevOps pipeline, and demonstrate continuous integration and delivery.
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss the impact of different software development lifecycles on project outcomes.
- Develop a project management proposal for an identified project to implement a cloud-deployed solution.
- Implement a cloud-based solution using a DevOps Pipeline to meet project requirements.
- Demonstrate the use of collaborative software development when implementing a cloud-based solution for an identified project.
Strategic Information SystemsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll review organisational information requirements and explore various information systems used at different organisational levels. The unit includes demonstrating information system use for management reporting and reviewing the effectiveness of strategic information systems globally.
What you'll be able to do
- Review the information requirements of organisations to understand their data needs
- Explore the types of information systems that are used within all levels of an organisation to support decision-making
- Demonstrate the use of an information system to produce management information for effective reporting
- Review the effectiveness of strategic information systems for global competitiveness to improve business performance
Understanding and Leading ChangeReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll examine the impact of organisational change on strategy, operations, and behaviour. They will evaluate drivers and barriers to change and apply various leadership approaches to effectively manage change initiatives within organisations.
What you'll be able to do
- Compare ways in which change impacts on an organisation’s strategy and operations.
- Evaluate the influences that drivers of change have on organisational behaviour.
- Determine how barriers to change influence leadership decision-making.
- Apply a range of leadership approaches to a change initiative.
Website Design and Development in the CloudReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
You'll explore cloud technologies and management services related to website hosting. They will design cloud-based website architectures and build multipage websites aligned with business cases, utilising appropriate tools and software.
What you'll be able to do
- Discuss cloud technologies and management services associated with hosting websites, considering the specific organisational needs and requirements
- Design a cloud-based website, specifying the tools, technologies, and software required to meet the demands of a given business case
- Build a multipage cloud-based website, based on a pre-defined design, ensuring it aligns with the requirements of a given business case
- Review the cloud-hosted website against the original requirements of the business case, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring alignment with objectives
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Application Development Testing and DebuggingApplied Cryptography in the CloudApplied Programming and Design PrinciplesApplied Security in the CloudArtificial IntelligenceBusiness Information Technology SystemsBusiness IntelligenceCloud Architecture Design
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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Cloud Computing
- Architect end-to-end Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions
- Assist in developing and validating machine learning solutions
- Assist in implementing DevOps software lifecycle management processes
- Create business insight dashboards and reports
- Deploy and Configure Cloud Infrastructure
- Design Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) hardware solutions
- Design and Implement Cloud
- Design and Implement Cloud Networks COPY
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Architect end-to-end Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutionsAssist in developing and validating machine learning solutionsAssist in implementing DevOps software lifecycle management processesCreate business insight dashboards and reportsDeploy and Configure Cloud InfrastructureDesign Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) hardware solutionsDesign and Implement CloudDesign and Implement Cloud Networks COPYDesign cloud architecture solutionsDesign cloud services for businessDesign, develop and test Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) software solutionsDevelop and implement machine learning algorithmsDevelop cloud architecture solutionsImplement Cloud SecurityImplement and Manage CloudImplement security solutions for cloud servicesLead Cloud Architecture GovernancePerform basic business intelligence analysis+2 more
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This unit enables learners to develop modular cloud applications using fast development methods. It includes testing individual modules, performing functional and acceptance testing, and assessing the effectiveness of formal testing processes for application development.
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34 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.
- Application Development Testing and Debugging
- Applied Cryptography in the Cloud
- Applied Programming and Design Principles
- Applied Security in the Cloud
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Information Technology Systems
and 28 more in the full unit list below.
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