Digital Technologies for England (Data Analytics)

The Pearson HND in Digital Technologies (Data Analytics pathway) is a higher technical qualification (HTQ) that helps you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, able to meet the demands of employers. This programme as a Higher Technical Qualification, is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and developed with employers.

A Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) from Activate Learning provides an alternative high-quality route for you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your career. HTQs are qualifications at Level 4 or Level 5, including Higher National Certificates (HNCs), Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Foundation Degrees, and are approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviour sought after by employers.

Course Modules

You will study sixteen units in total:
Year 1
Unit 1: Professional Practice in the Digital Economy
Unit 2: Innovation & Digital Transformation
Unit 3: Cyber Security
Unit 4: Programming
Unit 5: Big Data & Visualisation
Unit 6: Networking in the Cloud
Unit 10: Database Design & Development
Unit 12: Data Analytics

Year 2
Unit 19: Business Intelligence
Unit 20: Internet of Things
Unit 21: Emerging Technologies
Unit 28: Risk Analysis and System Testing
Unit 29: Applied Analytical Models
Unit 30: Business Information Technology Systems
Unit 22: Work-based Learning in the Digital Economy
Unit 41: Digital Sustainability

The HND will also help you develop your academic writing and research skills, providing you with the opportunity to develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving.