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Diploma in IT Prepares Young People for Demanding Degree Courses

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14-19 year olds’ technology-related education will be transformed by the Diploma in IT.

It is a new qualification that will broaden young people’s options and make them more employable.

Students learn technology, interpersonal and business skills through both academic study and applied learning.

Students will learn to think on their own, manage themselves and their learning.

They will develop their problem solving, creative thinking and reflective learning skills in preparation for Higher Education.

The Diploma in IT will provide a new route for young people to progress to university.

The Diploma Development Partnership is working with HEIs to ensure that the qualification design will meet their needs. e-skills UK supports the West London Lifelong Learning Network’s programme exploring Higher Education engagement with the 14-19 Diplomas.

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Notes to editor: e-skills UK is the Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecoms. The Diploma in IT has been developed by a partnership of e-skills UK, education bodies, employers, government and higher education representatives.

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