Digital Competences and Skills

Microsoft Excel is an essential tool used widely in most work environments and is often a core requirement in job descriptions. Strong Excel skills can be crucial in shortlisting you for interviews or progressing from an internship to a full-time role. This course not only builds your proficiency in traditional spreadsheet functions but also introduces AI-enabled features that are increasingly expected in modern workplaces. You will learn how to use Microsoft Copilot to automate tasks, generate insights and enhance data visualisation. By completing the course, you will master core functions of Excel while engaging AI in data management and analysis to support your early career development.​

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, including cell 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 automate tasks, support data cleaning, generate insights and enhance decision-making processes​

Python is a versatile, general-purpose programming language that has become a cornerstone of modern data science and automation. Organisations worldwide rely on Python to manage data, integrate systems and extract insights that drive competitive advantage. It is also widely used to streamline office workflows and automate repetitive tasks such as batch file processing, making it an essential skill in many professional environments. With the rapid rise of AI-assisted coding, Python has become even more powerful, as tools like Copilot and Gemini now support developers in generating code, improving accuracy and accelerating complex tasks. Asa result, Python proficiency offers a strong 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 Python programmes​
• Import and implement key Python libraries for file management, data analysis and data visualisation​
• Develop practical skills in using Python across different working scenarios, including data manipulation, web data compiling, web scraping and introductory machine learning​
• Engage AI-assisted coding tools, such as Copilot and Gemini, to support code generation, debugging and workflow optimisation​
• Complete an independent capstone project that demonstrates your applied Python programming skills​

PowerBI, as one of the most widely used tools for data analytics and visualisation, has become a core platform in industry for transforming raw data into meaningful insights. Unlike code-based analysis tools, PowerBI’s intuitive click-and-drag interface enables users without an IT background to perform sophisticated analytical tasks with ease. Its powerful visualisation functions allow users to explore data rapidly and generate clear, professional business reports. With the introduction of AI-enhanced features such as Microsoft Copilot, PowerBI can now assist with data interpretation, automated insight generation and natural-language Q&A. In today’s job market, the ability to analyse and visualise data using AI-enabled PowerBI tools offers a strong competitive advantage 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 and stacked charts, to communicate analytical findings effectively​
• Design and develop interactive dashboards that support dynamic data analysis and visual reporting​
• Engage AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance dashboard development, generate insights and support data-driven decision making​
• Complete a guided capstone project that demonstrates your practical PowerBI skills in solving a business problem​

ACA – Business Users (Alibaba Cloud)​

The course cover an overview of cloud computing concepts and basic Alibaba Cloud services. Understanding the cloud as a Business User is a key step for any enterprise planning to adopt cloud 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 a comprehensive 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 appropriate generative AI services and solutions, playing a key part in the organization’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 in telecommunications equipment, consumer electronics, and enterprise solutions. Founded in 1987, Huawei has grown to become one of the largest and most influential companies in the global technology industry. Huawei’s HICTA provides learners with skills and knowledge needed to design, deploy, and maintain ICT solutions.​

HCIA – Cloud Computing​

Cloud computing is a technology that enables users to access and utilise information storage resources, such as servers, storage, and applications 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 every industry. Our programme will introduce you to TensorFlow, the basics of mathematical 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 will allow you to stay at the forefront of developments in this sector. Course includes:​

• Development trends within the big data industry​
• Fundamental principles of big data​
• Huawei Fusion Insight: architecture, function and successful application​