Talent Learning Centre · ATHE
Explore foundational cyber-security concepts and strengthen awareness of digital threats. This introductory award supports further technical study; specialist security work requires substantially more practical training.
Confirm the exact partner offer, current fee and available options before enrolment; public provider terms may differ from the catalogue. The occupations shown are longer-term or complementary options, not jobs this foundation or introductory award alone qualifies you to enter. Further role-specific study, training and selection may be substantial.
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For learners developing digital knowledge before further study or entry-level work.
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Helps users resolve computer and software problems.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Build a role-specific portfolio and practical skills; selection depends on work samples and employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Investigates digital threats using specialist analytical skills.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Analyses data to support evidence-based decisions.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Designs, builds and tests software applications.
Median for SOC 2134: programmers and software development professionals. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Builds and maintains websites and web applications.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Designs improvements to organisational information systems.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Builds, maintains and troubleshoots computer networks.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Maintains secure, reliable and accessible organisational databases.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Plans and leads technology projects, budgets and delivery.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Protects systems and information against security threats.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Uses statistical and computational methods to solve data problems.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Finds defects and checks gameplay quality.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Build a role-specific portfolio and practical skills; selection depends on work samples and employer requirements.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Research user needs and design and test digital experiences.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Design digital learning resources and online learning environments.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Designs usable visual interfaces for websites.
How to get there: This introductory award is only a foundation. Requires further specialist training and practical experience for this occupation; the course alone is insufficient.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
No qualitification required
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