Digital Competences and Skills

Microsoft Excel is an essential tool used widely in most workenvironments and is often a core requirement in job descriptions. StrongExcel skills can be crucial in shortlisting you for interviews orprogressing from an internship to a full-time role. This course not onlybuilds your proficiency in traditional spreadsheet functions but alsointroduces AI-enabled features that are increasingly expected in modernworkplaces. You will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to automatetasks, generate insights and enhance data visualisation. By completingthe course, you will master core functions of Excel while engaging AI indata management and analysis to support your early careerdevelopment.​

After completing the course, you will be able to:​

• confidently use the core operations of Excel, including layout,interface navigation and workbook organisation​
• apply effective input and data-management techniques, includingcell properties and structured data handling​
• develop and use advanced Excel functions for data analysis,visualisation and interactive dashboard creation​
• engage AI tools in Excel, including Microsoft Copilot, to automatetasks, support data cleaning, generate insights and enhancedecision-making processes​

Python is a versatile, general-purpose programming language that hasbecome a cornerstone of modern datascience and automation.Organisations worldwide rely on Python to manage data, integratesystems and extractinsights that drive competitive advantage. It is alsowidely used to streamline office workflows and automaterepetitive taskssuch as batch file processing, making it an essential skill in manyprofessional environments.With the rapid rise of AI-assisted coding,Python has become even more powerful, as tools like CopilotandGemini now support developers in generating code, improving accuracyand accelerating complex tasks. Asa result, Python proficiency offers astrong competitive edge for job seeking and early career development.​

After completing the course, you will be able to:​

• understand and apply the basic syntax and structure of Pythonprogrammes​
• import and implement key Python libraries for file management, dataanalysis and data visualisation​
• develop practical skills in using Python across different workingscenarios, including data manipulation, webdata compiling, webscraping and introductory machine learning​
• engage AI-assisted coding tools, such as Copilot and Gemini, tosupport code generation, debugging andworkflow optimisation​
• complete an independent capstone project that demonstrates yourapplied Python programming skills​

PowerBI, as one of the most widely used tools for data analytics andvisualisation, has become a core platform in industry for transformingraw data into meaningful insights. Unlike code-based analysis tools,PowerBI’s intuitive click-and-drag interface enables users without an ITbackground to perform sophisticated analytical tasks with ease. Itspowerful visualisation functions allow users to explore data rapidly andgenerate clear, professional business reports. With the introduction ofAI-enhanced features such as Microsoft Copilot, PowerBI can nowassist with data interpretation, automated insight generation and natural-language Q&A. In today’s job market, the ability to analyse and visualisedata using AI-enabled PowerBI tools offers a strong competitiveadvantage for candidates in job market.​

After completing the course, you will be able to:​

• perform essential data-management operations in PowerBI,including data input, cleaning and combining data sources​
• apply a wide range of visualisation tools, such as line, bar, pie andstacked charts, to communicate analytical findings effectively​
• design and develop interactive dashboards that support dynamicdata analysis and visual reporting​
• engage AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance dashboarddevelopment, generate insights and support data-driven decisionmaking​
• complete a guided capstone project that demonstrates your practicalPowerBI skills in solving a business problem​

ACA – Business Users (Alibaba Cloud)​

The course cover an overview of cloud computing concepts andbasic Alibaba Cloud services. Understanding the cloud as aBusiness User is a key step for any enterprise planning to adoptcloud strategies and ensuring a cloud-savvy workforce.​

• Highlighted content:​
• Cloud computing concepts and characteristics​
• Cloud service offerings​
• Cloud business solutions and architecture​

ACA – Cloud Computing (Alibaba Cloud)​

This course helps build a solid grounding for you to gain acomprehensive understanding of cloud computing and its complexities.​

Highlighted content:​

• Visualisation technology​
• Visualisation of Computing Resources​
• Visualisation of Network Resources​
• Future Trends of Cloud Computing​

ACA – Generative AI (Alibaba Cloud)​

This course focuses on identifying and describing appropriategenerative AI services and solutions, playing a key part in theorganization’s exploration of AI capabilities.​

Highlighted content:​

• Knowledge of GenAI​
• Model training and optimisation​
• Prompt engineering proficiency​
• AI solutions identification​

Huawei ICT Academy​

Huawei is a multinational technology company that specialises intelecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and enterprisesolutions. Founded in 1987, Huawei has grown to become one of thelargest and most influential companies in the global technology industry.Huawei’s HICTA provides learners with skills and knowledge needed todesign, deploy, and maintain ICT solutions.​

HCIA – Cloud Computing​

Cloud computing is a technology that enables users to access andutilise information storage resources, such as servers, storage, andapplications over the Internet on-demand. Course includes:​

• Visualisation​
• Cloud storage, networking and security​
• Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

HCIA – AI​

Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly and is used in almost everyindustry. Our programme will introduce you to TensorFlow, the basics ofmathematical modelling, and Python. Course includes:​

• Python programming basics​
• TensorFlow overview​
• Overview of deep learning​

HCIA – Big Data​

Big data plays a huge role in the ICT industry and studying with us willallow you to stay at the forefront of developments in this sector. Courseincludes:​

• Development trends within the big data industry​
• Fundamental principles of big data​
• Huawei Fusion Insight: architecture, function and successfulapplication​
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• Executive Education & Rankings: DTA’s visiting student programmes havecontributed to Henley’s executive training rankings.​
• Alumni Network: Since 2018, DTA has contributed over 800 alumni to Henley’sglobal alumni network.​
• Recruitment Collaboration: Henley MSc scholarships have been incorporated intoDTA training programmes.​
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