https://toplink.weforum.org/knowledge/insight/a1Gb0000000LGqtEAG/explore/summaryExtracts below from the website link above.Entrepreneurship is arguably the most fundamental driver of economic value creation, whether it manifests in the form of a new startup, or as a regenerating force within an established company. As they discover opportunities and mobilize the resources necessary to exploit them, entrepreneurs unleash the forces of creative destruction...Read More
Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-essentials-scheme-overviewCyber EssentialsThe Government-endorsed Cyber Essentials scheme enables organisations to be certified independently for having met a good-practice standard in cybersecurity. It requires them to enact basic technical controls across five areas: boundary firewalls and internet gateways, secure configurations, user access...Read More
Global Cyber Academy (GCA) is the UK’s first dedicated cyber education academy for business communities. At a sector awareness launch in Parliament on 13th June, GCA brought together stakeholders, interested parties, business students and some 80 major UK employers. Serving on the Advisory Council are some of the UK’s most eminent tech and security firms,...Read More
The face of higher education is changing; it’s flexible, it’s global and it’s connected. Universities now export its prestige, opening campuses abroad, offering distance learning options and affiliating with local campuses to improve reach and accessibility. One could say, it is the golden era of international higher education.The landscaping is changing; higher education is no...Read More
Writing, a skill that is often taken for granted, but is used more than you notice plays a vital role in communication. From posting on Twitter to writing an email, we engage in writing at varying levels everyday. What we don’t realise is how important writing skills are for completing academic qualifications. It is the...Read More
For both learners and employees, competition is intense. Organisations around the globe are seeking knowledgeable, highly skilled and productive employees. While learning is now a bare necessity for a fulfilling career and complex lifestyles, soaring learning options make selecting a fitting qualification a challenge. New technology, a plethora of information sources and mediums have made...Read More
Now that the festivities and celebrations for a brand new year have died down a little, it’s time to really focus on your goals and try to make the best out of another trip around the sun. For those of you who aim to pursue further higher education, there’s no time like the present to...Read More
Universities UK says educating people of all ages would help to meet economic challengesFull article below via the link here:https://www.theguardian.com/education/2018/aug/06/uk-economy-could-benefit-from-more-going-to-universityComment on and exerts from the article here:Ray Brogden, COO of Qualifi Awarding would like to point out Vocationally Related Qualifications, including those at HE levels in addition to those listed below, such as the Qualifi Cyber Security...Read More
Organisations are being asked about the teaching and learning of cybersecurity in further and higher education institutions to inform UK Government policy. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-further-education-and-higher-education-research?utm_source=5e1fae92-21a0-43a3-a130-b29d3c84ff07&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=immediate Details The Government is undertaking research to understand the provision of teaching of cybersecurity in further and higher education. Part of this work includes surveys and interviews to understand the landscape and...Read More
We have seen a significant economic impact of the corona virus on financial markets and vulnerable industries. Businesses are slowing down and many are losing jobs. This is the best time to invest in your education. You can use this time to study an online degree, diploma or even a short course that will uplift...Read More