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Agile Leadership Foundations (ALF)

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Build practical foundations in Agile ways of working, Scrum, Kanban, product ownership, team collaboration, backlog management, estimation, planning and facilitation.

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Agile Leadership Foundations (ALF) introduces the principles, team practices and delivery disciplines used in Agile environments. Learners develop practical understanding of Scrum, Kanban and Lean approaches while building confidence with team roles, product ownership, backlogs, estimation and collaborative delivery.

What you will develop

  • Agile values, principles and team-delivery fundamentals.
  • Scrum roles, events, artefacts and product ownership foundations.
  • User stories, backlogs, prioritisation, estimation and planning.
  • Kanban flow, facilitation, communication and collaborative working.

How learning is applied

Learners apply the pathway through team-based Agile simulations using practical boards, planning activities and facilitated delivery exercises.

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18 weeks
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6
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3

Software Engineering Foundations (SEF)

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Build software engineering foundations across programming, version control, Agile delivery, testing, databases, DevOps awareness, secure coding and practical application development.

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Software Engineering Foundations (SEF) introduces the core engineering practices needed to understand how software is designed, built, tested and delivered. Learners develop practical capability across programming, version control, testing, databases and secure delivery awareness.

What you will develop

  • Programming fundamentals across common web and scripting technologies.
  • Git-based version control and collaborative development practice.
  • Software lifecycles, Agile delivery, introductory testing and defect tracking.
  • Database, CI/CD, cloud and secure-coding awareness.

How learning is applied

A practical mini-project brings engineering and quality together through a simple application, supporting test cases and evidence of structured software delivery.

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18 weeks
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6
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3

Cybersecurity Foundations Program (CFP)

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Build cybersecurity foundations across networking, security tools, identity, data protection, ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure coding and SOC awareness.

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Cybersecurity Foundations Program (CFP) introduces the core technical, risk and operational concepts needed to begin developing cybersecurity capability. Learners build awareness across networks, security tools, identity, data protection and defensive operations.

What you will develop

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals, networking essentials and common security-tool awareness.
  • Identity and access concepts, data protection and governance awareness.
  • Ethical-hacking, digital-forensics and secure-coding fundamentals in controlled learning environments.
  • AI awareness for cybersecurity and introductory security-operations practice.

How learning is applied

A simulated security-operations exercise helps learners interpret alerts, investigate evidence and communicate findings using structured cybersecurity practices.

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18 weeks
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6
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3

Coding Foundations Program (CFP)

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Build practical coding foundations across Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL, version control, software delivery and secure coding awareness.

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Coding Foundations Program (CFP) introduces the core programming and web-development skills needed to begin building working digital solutions. Learners develop practical capability across Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, SQL and version control while gaining awareness of software delivery and secure coding.

What you will develop

  • Python fundamentals including variables, control flow, functions and reusable code.
  • JavaScript, HTML and CSS for interactive and responsive web experiences.
  • SQL fundamentals, Git and GitHub version-control practice.
  • Software-development lifecycle, Agile working and secure-coding awareness.

How learning is applied

Learners combine the foundations through practical coding exercises and a portfolio project that demonstrates structured problem-solving, version control and presentation of working software.

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18 weeks
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6
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3

Data Foundations Program (DFP)

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Build practical data foundations across spreadsheets, SQL, visualisation, Python, statistics, Agile data working and responsible AI-assisted analysis.

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Data Foundations Program (DFP) introduces the essential analytical, digital and communication skills needed to begin working confidently with data. Learners build a practical foundation across spreadsheets, SQL, visualisation, Python and core statistics.

What you will develop

  • Data concepts, analytical lifecycles and introductory SQL.
  • Excel and spreadsheet analysis using formulas, pivot tables and charts.
  • Foundational Power BI, Tableau and Python capability.
  • Statistics, Agile data-project awareness and responsible AI-assisted analysis.

How learning is applied

A practical dashboard project brings the foundations together by turning source data into analysis, visual evidence and a clear presentation of findings.

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18 weeks
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6
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Project Management Foundations Program (PMFP)

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Build practical project management foundations across delivery lifecycles, stakeholder communication, planning, risk, budgeting, Agile working and project tools.

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Project Management Foundations Program (PMFP) builds the core knowledge and practical habits needed to understand how projects are planned, organised, monitored and communicated. Learners develop confidence across traditional, Agile and hybrid delivery approaches while creating evidence of applied project work.

What you will develop

  • Project lifecycles, delivery approaches and core project-management responsibilities.
  • Stakeholder communication, planning, risk, issue and change-control fundamentals.
  • Budgeting, resource awareness and practical use of project-planning tools.
  • Agile and Scrum awareness alongside professional communication and career-readiness skills.

How learning is applied

A practical mini-project brings the foundations together through a project charter, plan, risk register and presentation of the proposed delivery approach.

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16 to 18 weeks
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Job-search support months
6
In-role support months
3

Enterprise Data Foundations (EDF)

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Build enterprise-oriented foundations in business analysis, requirements, process mapping, data concepts, Agile working, stakeholder engagement and responsible AI-assisted practice.

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Enterprise Data Foundations (EDF) introduces the analytical and digital capabilities needed to understand business processes, gather requirements and work confidently with foundational data concepts. It provides a structured starting point for learners moving towards enterprise analysis roles.

What you will develop

  • Business analysis fundamentals, requirements elicitation and simple documentation.
  • Process mapping, introductory data concepts and reporting awareness.
  • Agile and Scrum fundamentals with a business-analysis perspective.
  • Stakeholder engagement, professional communication and responsible AI-assisted working.

How learning is applied

A practical mini-project brings the foundations together through process documentation and a concise business analysis report.

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18 weeks
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3

Business Data Foundations Programme (BDFP)

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Build practical foundations where business analysis meets data, including requirements, process modelling, SQL, Excel analytics, collaboration and professional communication.

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Business Data Foundations Programme (BDFP) introduces the core business analysis and data skills needed to investigate needs, work with structured information and communicate findings clearly. It is designed as an accessible starting point for learners building confidence across both disciplines.

What you will develop

  • Business analysis fundamentals, requirements awareness and process modelling.
  • Core data concepts, introductory SQL and Excel-based analysis.
  • Digital collaboration, stakeholder communication and responsible handling of information.
  • Practical evidence through a mini-project combining requirements, reporting and presentation.

How learning is applied

Guided exercises connect analysis methods with practical data tasks so learners can build a portfolio of evidence while developing professional working habits.

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18 weeks
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6
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3

Business Analysis Foundations Program (BAFP)

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Build practical business analysis foundations across stakeholder engagement, requirements, process modelling, Agile working and professional communication.

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Business Analysis Foundations Program (BAFP) builds the core analytical and professional capabilities needed to begin working with business needs, stakeholders, requirements and change. Learners develop a structured approach to investigating problems and communicating clear evidence.

What you will develop

  • Business analysis roles, responsibilities and professional working practices.
  • Stakeholder identification, engagement and requirements elicitation.
  • Business requirements, functional requirements, user stories and supporting documentation.
  • Process modelling, Agile awareness, data awareness and responsible AI-assisted working.

How learning is applied

Guided exercises and practical scenarios help learners practise requirements work, process analysis, collaboration tools and professional communication while building evidence for a developing portfolio.

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16 to 18 weeks
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Job-search support months
6
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3

Digital Foundations Program (DFP)

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Build essential digital, employability and workplace capabilities through guided learning, practical projects and mentoring, preparing for junior and entry-level professional opportunities.

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Digital Foundations Program (DFP) builds the essential digital, professional and workplace capabilities needed to begin moving confidently into digital and business roles. The programme combines guided learning, practical exercises, project activity and mentoring so that learners develop usable skills rather than isolated theory.

What you will develop

  • Digital productivity, collaboration and professional communication.
  • Foundational awareness across business analysis, project delivery, data, AI, cybersecurity and digital working.
  • Structured problem-solving, teamwork and responsible use of digital tools.
  • Practical evidence for a developing professional portfolio.

How learning is applied

Learners practise through guided activities, simulations and project-based work, with mentoring and career-readiness support helping them connect their development to realistic entry-level opportunities.

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16 to 18 weeks
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6
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3
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