Higher National Level 4 Flex – Professional Practice
Qualification Gained: Generic award - no awarding body Non regulated provision, Level 4, ICT for Users
Study LevelLevel 4 Course TypeHigher Education Duration12 Weeks Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModePart-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Looking to sharpen your IT skills while maintaining your professional commitments?
Throughout this module, you’ll develop a comprehensive set of skills that are essential for success in the IT industry. You’ll refine your communication abilities, learning to clearly present complex data and ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences. The course will also equip you with critical thinking and problem-solving techniques, enabling you to approach real-world challenges with confidence and creativity. By working collaboratively on team projects, you’ll gain valuable experience in leadership, planning, and teamwork, while also understanding how to navigate ethical and legal considerations in the IT landscape. This module is a practical, hands-on learning experience that prepares you to tackle the dynamic demands of the IT profession with greater insight and expertise.
Delivered through blended learning, this course gives you the convenience of combining online and in-person sessions—perfect for fitting into your schedule. It’s designed to help you build essential skills that directly apply to your work in IT, all while engaging with practical tasks that develop your communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Key Info
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Effective Communication: Learn to present complex information with clarity, using both qualitative and quantitative data to back up your analysis and decision-making.
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Teamwork & Leadership: Take part in collaborative projects that sharpen your ability to work in teams, plan effectively, and step into leadership roles when needed.
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Real-World Problem Solving: Tackle hands-on challenges that reflect the problems you encounter in your day-to-day work, developing skills that directly impact your job performance.
Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to demonstrate leadership in team settings and have the confidence to reflect on your contributions and assess the dynamics of your team.
- IT professional skills
- Ethical and legal considerations
- Communication and teamwork in IT
The assessment will range between written assignments, group work, and individual and group presentations.
Each module is worth 15 credits. If you successfully complete one, two or three modules, you will receive a Certificate of Unit Credit (CoUC) upon completion of the individual units. If you finish 8 units, you will awarded a HNC. You can progress onto other units, and then onto a HNC or HND.
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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