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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.

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Meet The Experts

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NCSC Certified Degrees

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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 […]

Digital Wellbeing

Find out why it’s important to keep yourself and your data safe with ‘Digi Know?’

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.

Training for Small Organisations and Charities

The training demonstrates how you can improve your organisation’s resilience, and covers five key areas. You’ll explore each of these topics by navigating several encounters a small business owner may have with cyber security over the course of a week, […]