Click Start by TechUPWomen

Click Start by TechUPWomen

This digital badge has been awarded to the learner upon successful completion of their course, delivered by TechUPWomen and accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT. Through a variety of independent, group and tutor-led tasks the learner has gained skills and knowledge to prepare them to apply for employment and apprenticeships in the tech industry. The course began with modules on fundamental computer skills and the IT support role. Through hands-on exercises these initial modules enabled the learner to demonstrate their understanding of various practical concepts such as: the use of productivity tools (spreadsheets, word processing, presentation, design/publishing software), troubleshooting and diagnostics, problem solving/critical thinking, customer relationship management, ticketing systems and testing IT systems. The course then progressed to modules concentrating on other IT roles, coding and software development, user design and research, digital marketing and web design and data analysis. During these aspirational modules the learner has able to undertake hands-on exercises to experience activities such as: coding and debugging, applying design principles to user design and research scenarios, designing social media posts, interpreting and cleaning data. While completing this course the learner has successfully completed all independent tasks from the first eleven sessions of the course and passed the final assessment test.