Careers

1 Go to resource

Skills and Qualifications

Find out where there are learning opportunities near you.

You can gain the skills and qualifications for a role in the digital technologies sector in a number of ways. From college or university courses, to apprenticeships and work experience, and even through attending clubs and courses.

Related resources

Cyber Resilience Basics

Want to update your knowledge and skills on how to stay safe and secure in an online environment? This quick fire series of e-learning modules is for you. Created with youth workers in mind, each short section introduces a key […]

DigiKnow: Learning Opportunities

Find out about loads of ways you can learn outside of the classroom with ‘Digi Know?’

Cyber Training for Staff

Free e-learning training introduces why cyber security is important and how attacks happen. It will give you actionable advice about how to defend yourself. The NCSC’s e-learning package ‘Top Tips For Staff’ can be completed online, or built into your […]

Online Safety and Security Badges

SSSC have created 8 Online Safety and Security Open Badges, which are aimed at assisting people with staying safe and secure online. Open Badges are digital records of achievements and skills that are tied to assessment and evidence. Unlike paper certificates, Open Badges are manageable online.

Cyber Advisor Scheme

The NCSC scheme to help organisations of all sizes access consistent, high quality cyber security advice. Resource to support with Cyber Essentials readiness and certification

DigiKnow – Practical Cyber Resilience

In 2020, Young Scot launched the Digi Know? Champions Award in collaboration with Glasgow Kelvin College. The Award helps young people build the skills and knowledge they need to protect themselves online, whilst gaining an SCQF Level 4 qualification for […]