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Amazon Web Services is a subsidiary of Amazon. This technology includes cloud storage, computing, networking, database, analytics, application services, customer relationship management (CRM), mobile and developer tools.  Amazon Web Services certifications are very common in the IT industry. However, with over 90 distinct services, it is very difficult to know what to even study if preparing for one of the certification exams. In this course, you will learn the foundational cloud computing concepts and AWS services needed to achieve the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. First, you will learn core concepts about cloud computing and its differences from traditional data centers. Next, you will review the core AWS services that are covered in the exam. Finally, you will review techniques for taking the exam that will improve your overall score. When you have completed this course, you will have the knowledge and skills that you need to successfully complete the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

Overview

The objective of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies is to provide learners with a foundation to provide an entry route to UK and international university courses. It is designed to ensure that each learner is equipped with knowledge of study skills, mathematics, computing, society and culture, business and accounting, providing the knowledge and skills to adapt rapidly to change and progress with their learning.

Successful completion of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

Entry requirements

The Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16. 

Learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.

Equivalences

Qualifications at RQF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Academic English and Study Skills (20 credits)
• Foundation Mathematics (20 credits)
• Foundation Computing (20 credits)
• Society and Culture (20 credits)
• Introduction to Business (20 credits)
• Foundation Accounting and Economics (20 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies provides learners the opportunity for academic progressions to a wide range of undergraduate programmes.

Overview

The objective of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy is to provide learners with a foundation for a career in a range of organisations in relation to financial management and accountancy. It is designed to ensure that each learner is equipped with knowledge of accountancy, and the skills to adapt rapidly to change and progress with their learning.

Successful completion of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy provides learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

Entry requirements

The Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16.

Learners admitted to the programme must have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.

Equivalences

The qualifications present practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy consists of 3 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 240 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Recording Financial Transactions (20 credits)
• Management Information (20 credits)
• Maintaining Financial Records (20 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 6 months for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

Progressions

Successful completion of OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Accountancy provides learners the opportunity for academic progressions to a wide range of undergraduate programmes.

Overview

The objective of the Level 3 Diploma in Business Management qualification is to provide learners with an in-depth understanding of the operations and structure of businesses.

The qualification will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills associated with business activities. It will prompt research, investigation and review of aspects of business which include Business Communication, The Business Environment, People Management, Customer Service, Finance and Marketing.

After completing the Level 3 Diploma in Business Management a learner should be able to demonstrate and/or work with:

Knowledge and Understanding

• An appreciation of the body of knowledge that constitutes a discipline of business.
• A range of knowledge, facts, theories, ideas, properties, materials, terminology, practices and techniques about, and associated with, business , its functions and its context.
• Apply knowledge, skills and understanding using some of the basic, routine practices, techniques to address set situations and/or problems related to the business management of organisations.
• Relating field of business, functions of business, industries, sector to a range of practical and/or commonplace applications.

Generic Skills

• Obtain, organise and use factual, theoretical and/or hypothetical information in drawing conclusions and suggest solutions to business organisations.
• Use a wide range of skills, such as ICT, basic analysis of range of numerical and graphical data and effective written and oral communication.
• Take responsibility for carrying out a range of activities where the overall goal is clear, under non-directive supervision.
• Exercise some supervisory responsibility, work in teams, evaluate the work of others and make use of limited resources efficiently.

Successful completion of this qualification will support learners progressing to university, and to provide learners with the requisite skills and knowledge to enter the world of work in their chosen sector.

Entry requirements

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Management qualification can be offered to learners from age 16. 

Equivalences

The qualifications at Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure

The Level 3 Diploma in Business Management qualification consists of 6 mandatory units making a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Communication for Business (20 credits)
• The Business Environment (20 credits)
• People Management (20 credits)
• Customer Service (20 credits)
• Finance in Business (20 credits)
• Marketing (20 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. 

Progressions

Successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Business Management provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions.

The purpose of the Cyber Security Course is to provide learners with sector awareness. It will provide the learner with a chance to develop knowledge and skills relating to cyber security practices with the view to seeking employment or proceeding to further study in this area. 

Who is it suitable for? 

Those looking to consolidate their knowledge of Cyber Security and learn practical skills which can be used to seek work or proceed into study at Level 6. 

What are the entry requirements?

 Learners would be required to have completed a Level 2 in either IT or Cyber Security. 

How is this qualification structured? 

Learners must complete the 6 mandatory units.

How is it assessed? 

It is internally assessed and externally quality assured

Course Outline

• Introduction to Security

• Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

• Basic Cryptography

• Advanced Cryptography and PKI

• Networking and Server Attacks

• Network Security Devices, Designs and Technology

• Administering a Secure Network

• Wireless Network Security

• Client and Application Security

• Mobile and Embedded Device Security

• Authentication and Account Management

• Access Management

• Vulnerability Assessment and Data Security

• Business Continuity

• Risk Mitigation

• Security Plus Summary and Review

• Hands-On Training

Overview

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering has been developed to allow learners to gain understanding and knowledge across a range of Engineering practices.

The qualification enables learners to develop essential knowledge in areas such as engineering principles, design technology, electricity, mechanics, statistics and mathematics.

Successful completion of this qualification will prepare learners for employment in the engineering sector or further learning.

Entry requirements

The Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16.

Learners admitted to the programme should have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.

Equivalences

The qualifications at Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 240 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Engineering Principles (10 credits)
• Design Technology (10 credits)
• Electricity (10 credits)
• Mechanics (10 credits)
• Introducing Statistics (10 credits)
• Mathematics (10 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering provides learners with the opportunity for workplace and academic progressions to a wide range of  undergraduate programs. 

Overview

The objective of the Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to work in the IT sector or progress to further study.

The qualification is designed to ensure that each learner has an opportunity to build sector knowledge and learn current skills and practices in computer systems, networks, coding, website development, mobile communications, cyber security and social media for business.

Entry requirements

The Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16.

Learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.

Equivalences

The qualifications at Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 240 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Computer Systems (10 credits)
• Coding and Website Development (10 credits)
• Networks (10 credits)
• Mobile Communications (10 credits)
• Cyber Security (10 credits)
• Social Media for Business (10 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM.

The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

Progression

Successful completion of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Information Technology provides learners with the opportunity for workplace and academic progressions to a wide range of undergraduate programs.

Overview

The objective of the Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a support worker, senior support worker or care assistant level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities, to meet national occupational standards. Learners will acquire skills to support a role in the Health and Social Care sector or progress to further study.

Entry requirements

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care can be offered to learners from age 18.

Learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.

Equivalences

Qualifications at RQF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure

The level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits, 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 120 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

• Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker (10 credits)
• Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
• Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care (10 credits)
• Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
• Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)
• Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings (10 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 12 months for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

Assessment and verification

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Progression

Successful completion of the program provides learners the opportunity for academic progressions wide range of undergraduate programmes.

Microsoft Word 2019 is the most popular word processing program that can be used for both personal and professional purposes. While already feature-rich and critical for productivity, Microsoft continues to improve and enhance their software with each new release like the latest Microsoft Word 2019.

In this course, you will develop and improve your Microsoft Word skills, so that you are able to maximize the industry-standard word processing system. This online training course will cover Basic Word 2019, Intermediate Word 2019 and Advanced Word 2019.

Java is a general purpose programming language that is concurrent, class based, object oriented, and specifically designed to have as few implementation dependencies as possible. Being that Java is an underlying technology and required by many applications and websites, you will find it in places like business applications, data centers, game consoles, utilities, desktop computers, laptops, smart phones and more. This online training course will cover various levels of Java Programming including beginner, intermediate and advanced. It covers a complete introduction to object oriented programming as well as many other core Java features. This course is just as helpful for a beginner as it is for systems engineers, web application developers, mobile app developers, software engineers and any other potential student with a technical background. 

This highly hands-on course gives participants experience in network and system penetration testing. It covers all of the exam objectives for the PT0-001 exam while taking the learner step-by-step through hacking and exploiting each network and system type. Tools used in the activities are mostly Kali Linux-based, covering a broad range of real-world examples used by penetration testers and red teams.

The PenTest+ certification is a much-sought-after security certification offered by CompTIA. It is the final step in achieving the new CompTIA Network Vulnerability Assessment Professional (CNVP) or Network Security Professional (CNSP) stackable certification. It is also an intermediary step in achieving the CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert (CSIE) top level certification.

In this course you will learn hands-on penetration testing and hacking skills including:
- Client engagement and documentation
- Passive and active reconnaissance
- Windows, Linux, and mobile device system hacking
- Physical security testing and social engineering
- Wired and wireless network hacking and exploitation
- Network service hacking and exploitation
- Application and web app hacking and exploitation
- Lateral movement and persistence in a compromised network
- Covering your tracks
- Report writing and post-test cleanup

This course is intended for advanced students and cybersecurity practitioners who will actively test networks and computer systems for vulnerabilities. Successful completion of two pre-requisite courses, Network+ and Security+, is highly recommended.

The IT fundamentals course is designed to help anyone learn about the exciting world of IT. It gives candidates the basic IT fundamental skills needed in this industry and is based on different areas of IT, including hardware, software, programming, security, and infrastructure.
This is the ideal place to start for anyone new to the world of IT. It will form the foundation of your learning as the information that you learn from this course will carry you forward to any additional certifications you gain in the future.

This introduction to Digital Photography course is intended for beginners new to photography, and experienced users, wanting to increase their skillset. In this course, you will learn Camera Anatomy, Functions, Composition, Filetypes, and much more. Whether you want to learn to use your new camera, or, use your camera in manual mode, learn about color theory, and more, this course is for you.

This HIPAA Training Class provides training on important provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act including Public Law 104-191, the Private Rule, the Security Rule, the Enforcement Rule, and the Omnibus Rule. This training program presents essential information about the General Administrative Requirements, Administrative Requirements, and the Security and Privacy provisions of regulation text 45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164.

Looking at how to learn DevOps as an IT skill? This Intro DevOps Training will teach you about this critical job function as an IT professional.

Course instructor Joe Holbrook will walk students through the training, which will best benefit programmers who want to deploy applications on GCP (the Google Cloud Platform), Cloud managers, Cloud administrators, Cloud architects, solution architects, and Cloud developers.

The course comes with numerous demos and whiteboard sessions, as well as a progress tracker and a practice quiz.

What you will learn & what comes with the course:

•      A condensed introduction to DevOps & best practices

•      Over 30 lectures/modules on the topic of DevOps training

•      Topics such as Continuous Integration, Deployment, Release Management, Infrastructure as Code, and Key Performance Indicators (or KPI's). 

•      Supplemental links for study reference material

•      Instructor contact info for any questions after the course is complete

This course will discuss the various methods and best practices that are in line with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Power BI. The course will also show how to access and process data from a range of data sources including both relational and non-relational data. This course will also explore how to implement proper security standards and policies across the Power BI spectrum including datasets and groups. The course will also discuss how to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution. This course will show how to build paginated reports within the Power BI service and publish them to a workspace for inclusion within Power BI.  Power BI is a member of the Power Platform.  Power Apps is another component that enables everyone to build and use apps that connect to business data. This course will show you how to use the Power Apps visual to pass context-aware data to a canvas app, which updates in real-time as you make changes to your report. This will allow your app users to derive business insights and take actions from right within their Power BI reports and dashboards.  Finally, this course will explore the intersections between Power BI and Microsoft’s enterprise-level data modeling and analysis platform, SQL Server Analysis Services.

Gain knowledge for on-the-job IT skills and information to pass the CompTIA Network+ N10-008 certification exam. This course teaches the skills required to implement enterprise-level wired and wireless network solutions, identify and troubleshoot network performance issues and harden networks against threats to mitigate security vulnerabilities. Demonstrations, hands-on labs, and instructor commentary by Chrys Thorsen throughout the course come from real-world experience, with examples and tips that network admin professionals can use in a production environment. Taking the Network Plus course after completing CompTIA A+ and before Security+ is recommended.

This course provides advanced-level training in risk management, enterprise security operations and architecture, research and collaboration, and integration of enterprise security. It covers all of the new exam objectives for the CAS-003 exam. The CASP certification is the highest-level security certification offered by CompTIA and is the final step in achieving the new CompTIA Security Analytics Expert (CSAE) or Security Infrastructure Expert (CSIE) stackable certification.

In this course you will advance your skills in the following areas:
- Risk Management
- Enterprise Security Architecture
- Enterprise Security Operations
- Technical Integration of Enterprise Security
- Research, Development and Collaboration

This course is intended for advanced students and cybersecurity practitioners who will implement cybersecurity. Successful completion of pre-requisite courses in Security+ and CySA+/PenTest+ is highly recommended.

The CISM training course is designed to provide on-the-job skills, as well as knowledge to pass the Certified Information System Manager (CISM) certification exam. This is advanced-level cybersecurity training to complete once the PenTest+, CySA+, and various higher-level certifications in Cisco and Microsoft have been completed.

The course instructor is Roger St Hilaire, with 30+ years of experience and CISM, CGEIT, MOF, TOGAF & PSP-Rainmaker Foundation Certifications.

The course will cover the following list of main areas, spanning the four domains of the CISM practice and the related tasks. The CISM Exam Preparation Course Outline is as follows:

• Information Security Defined
• Information Security Principles
• Support the Business
• Defend the Business
• Promote Responsible Information Security Behavior

DOMAIN 1 - Information Security Governance

• Section One: Designing a Strategy and Governance Framework
• Section Two: Gaining Management Approval
• Section Three: Implementing the Security Strategy

DOMAIN 2 - Information Security Risk Management

• Section One: Risk Identification
• Section Two: Risk Analysis and Treatment
• Section Three: Risk Monitoring and Reporting

DOMAIN 3 - Information Security Program Development and Management

• Section One: Alignment and Resource Management
• Section Two: Standards Awareness and Training
• Section Three: Building Security into Processes and Practices
• Section Four: Security Monitoring and Reporting

DOMAIN 4 - Information Security Incident Management

• Section One: Planning and Integration
• Section Two: Readiness and Assessment
• Section Three Identification and Response
• Exam Techniques
• ISACA Requirements for Certification:
• To facilitate the student's understanding of ISACA’s approach to information security, and its related concepts such as risk.
• Develop an understanding of key practices in the governance, management of risk, program development, and incident management in the realm of information security.
• Ensure that the student is appropriately prepared for successful completion of the Certified Information Security Manager exam given by ISACA on the first attempt.

The Cloud Computing Security Knowledge class provides students thorough coverage of cloud security fundamentals and prepares them to take the Cloud Security Alliance CCSK certification exam. The course begins with a detailed description of cloud computing and then expands into all major domains such as; Governance and Risk Management, the Cloud Architectural Framework and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Upon completing this course, the students will be experts in the following topics: 

The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is essential to modern web browsing. Its essential language that browsers utilize to present information is the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). The most current version, HTML5, is coupled with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to improve page layout and style.
The fundamentals of HTML and CSS are delivered in very simple detail. Covered components are broken down to demonstrate successful implementation. Each module builds upon the last to provide a comprehensive whole.
Modern web development utilizes new tools that will be used throughout the series. These tools make the web development process more efficient, which results in greater productivity. It is vital to have a good understanding of how to set up and implement a modern web development environment.
A review of the essential components of the Internet and World Wide Web improves the learning process. This groundwork explains some of how Web networks operate. It provides some understanding of why HTML & CSS are coded as they are.
The basic features of HTML and CSS are delivered. They are then used in the development of more complex features. Ultimately, an entire web site is developed throughout the series.
The techniques for native HTML5 audio and video integration are delivered. Images play many roles in HTML and CSS. Techniques for how to properly display many image formats are shown.
An introduction to JavaScript is included. JavaScript can be essential to many use cases in web development. Comprehending how to implement JavaScript in web design is vital to success in many web projects.
Installing and running a development web server is explored. A step-by-step process for how to install a development web server is covered. The sites developed in the course modules may be shown on the web server and accessed by other devices.
The essentials necessary for web development in HTML5 & CSS3 are provided. This course includes how to implement responsive strategies in web design. Outcomes include having the necessary tools for successful web development.

This course will prepare learners for the CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1101) certification exam. 

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