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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

Hear directly from industry experts on the interesting careers available in cyber security.

Apprenticeships

Information on the range of digital apprenticeships available.

Teachers Toolkit

This toolkit to help teachers introduce cyber and data careers into the classroom.

Cyber Animations

A series of explainer animations to give you further information on the jobs available, the skills needed and education pathways to a career in cyber.

Student Online Safety Guide – Chinese Version

Simplified Chinese translation of the Student Online Safety Guide from Police Scotland. Common frauds that students are experiencing today can range from the more recognisable face-to-face fraud to those carried out by someone anonymously online. This guide in will equip […]

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 […]