Our NCFE Approved Qualifications

Our NCFE approved qualifications in Data, AI, Cyber Security and Digital Skills. Choose one to see full details, entry requirements and fees, then apply online today.

Every qualification here is studied by distance learning. You work through it online from home at your own pace, with no timetable, no classroom to attend and no exam hall to travel to, so it can be fitted around a job. The school is based in London and teaches across the UK, in data and data analysis, cyber security (often written cybersecurity), coding and programming, cloud and secure networking, digital support, UX/UI design, and Functional Skills in English, maths and digital. If you are looking for a course near you, these are delivered online, so the course is the same wherever in the UK you are. Entry requirements, including the minimum age, differ by qualification and are stated on every course page.

Study at your own pace, with tutor support available by appointment. How self-paced study works

NCFE Every qualification below is awarded by NCFE and regulated by Ofqual

Study at your own pace

15 qualifications

Complete these entirely online, in your own time. You read and watch the lessons, build a portfolio and submit it for assessment, with tutor support available when you want it rather than lessons you have to attend. There are no exams and no timetable.

Level 2 6 courses

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Coding

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An introduction to coding: languages, terminology, design principles, best practice, testing and DevOps, plus communication and project management. 155 guided learning hours, assessed by portfolio.

Duration: 155 guided learning hours, 255 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security

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Understand cyber crime and its motives, cyber security terminology, the law and ethics, common threats, and how systems are protected. 110 guided learning hours, assessed by portfolio.

Duration: 110 guided learning hours, 185 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Data Analysis

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Learn to source, check, clean, interpret and present data using spreadsheets, and understand the data analyst role. 120 guided learning hours, assessed by portfolio with no exams.

Duration: 120 guided learning hours, 135 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

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Understand GDPR, the Data Protection Act and the Freedom of Information Act, and how to protect data and ICT systems. 110 guided learning hours, assessed by portfolio with no exams.

Duration: 110 guided learning hours, 130 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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NCFE Level 2 Award in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Workplace

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A practical introduction to using AI at work: what it is, how to prompt AI tools, how data moves through them, and how to use them responsibly. 60 guided learning hours, assessed by portfolio, no exam.

Duration: 60 guided learning hours, 80 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Workplace

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Using AI at work with judgement: prompting, how data moves through AI systems, ethical and responsible use, keeping a person in charge of the decision, and staying current. 100 guided learning hours, assessed by portfolio, no exam.

Duration: 100 guided learning hours, 130 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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Level 3 7 courses

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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An introduction to supporting teaching and learning in schools. This is the Award, which requires no placement.

Duration: 80 guided learning hours, 120 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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NCFE Level 3 Diploma for Business Administrators

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A full Level 3 diploma covering the administration of a modern business, from communication and records to projects and stakeholders.

Duration: 240 guided learning hours, 405 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Human Resources

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A Level 3 diploma in the practical work of human resources: recruitment, records, and supporting people through employment.

Duration: 540 guided learning hours, 900 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Coding Practices

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Level 3 coding: methodologies, requirements, coding standards and design, databases, writing and debugging interpreted and compiled code, testing, and deployment. 180 guided learning hours, UCAS points are allocated to this qualification; see UCAS for the current tariff.

Duration: 180 guided learning hours, 260 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices

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Level 3 cyber security: principles, threat intelligence, testing and controls, incident response, legislation and ethics, and professional skills. 150 guided learning hours, assessed by portfolio.

Duration: 150 guided learning hours, 220 total qualification time; self-paced online

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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Data

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Become a data technician: source, collate, clean, blend and analyse data, present it to any audience, and store it securely and lawfully. 195 guided learning hours, UCAS points are allocated to this qualification; see UCAS for the current tariff.

Duration: 195 guided learning hours, 245 total qualification time; self-paced online

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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI)

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Learn UX and UI design: history, the user-centred design process, user research and empathy tools, UX design and wireframing, UI design and accessibility, and a practical website project. 180 guided learning hours.

Duration: 180 guided learning hours, 312 total qualification time; self-paced online study

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Level 4 2 courses

Tutor-supported technical qualifications

7 of 8 open for enrolment

These carry practical outcomes an assessor has to observe you performing, so they are delivered with scheduled tutor contact. Coding, cyber security, data and digital support, up to the Level 5 Higher Technical Qualifications.

Level 3 6 courses

NCFE Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

Not offered NCFE Approved

For people who assess vocational learning. It cannot be completed online: you must be observed in person and assess real learners, so please talk to us before you enrol.

Duration: 54 guided learning hours, 90 total qualification time

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NCFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training

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The recognised first qualification for teaching adults. You do not need a teaching post, but you do have to deliver a live teaching session and be observed doing it.

Duration: 48 guided learning hours, 120 total qualification time; online study

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NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Cyber Security (Diploma)

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A competence-based diploma evidencing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for entry-level cyber security employment.

Duration: 360 guided learning hours, 480 total hours; online, one to two years

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NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry for the Data Technician (Diploma)

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Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that meet the minimum requirements for entry into a data technician occupation.

Duration: 360 guided learning hours, 480 total hours; one to two years

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NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Digital Support (Diploma) (Digital Application Technician)

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Build the practical skills, knowledge and behaviours to launch a confident career supporting digital systems and users.

Duration: 360 guided learning hours, 480 total hours; online, one to two years

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NCFE Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Digital Support (Diploma) (Digital Service Technician)

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Launch a career on the digital service desk: support users, resolve incidents and keep organisations running.

Duration: 360 guided learning hours, 480 total hours; online, one to two years

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Level 5 2 courses