Leading with an IT Mindset - BCS Practitioner Award
Award Winning, Online, Self-Study
Course overview
Online, self-study, global access to study in any country
Course features
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Study time: 31 hours
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Gain Industry Skills
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12 months course access
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Includes exam
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Job and Career Support
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Tutor support
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Learn Online - Study at home or work
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Aligned to SFIAPlus
IT Industry Framework -
Globally Recognised BCS Certificate
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Free 1 year BCS Membership
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0% Interest Free Payments
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BCS Recommended eBooks
Exam & Certification Included
Gain the skills you need to become a real professional, boost your confidence, and master the field.
Leading with an IT Mindset- Level 4 BCS Practitioner Award
The BCS Practitioner Award in Leading with an IT Mindset is a Level 4 globally recognised professional qualification which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:
Course Subjects You Learn
Study Easily Online with Duco Digital
• Work through online course content which is easy to follow, understand and in a logical format
• Login to continue your course and monitor your progression easily at-a-glance
• Book your online exam to take at home or in an office, no need to visit a test centre
• Multiple choice exam
• Test paper included with practice questions
• Tutor support available 9 am - 5 pm weekdays GMT
• Start today!
Who is BCS?
Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
A study by the World Economic Forum says 40% of workers will need to upskill or reskill by 2025 to keep up with the demands of the workplace.
EMPLOYERS NEED LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Average salary in UK for an roles in IT leadership.
Businesses say they need to improve their IT leadership skills
Why should I take this course?
This level 4 professional certification in Leading with an IT Mindset will help develop your career if you are looking to move into a leadership role or develop/refresh your leadership skills in your existing role.
You'll learn the key concepts and consider your behaviour and response in various scenarios.
Employers say leadership skills are in high demand, particularly in IT, with 70% of organisations surveyed saying they were struggling to find qualified leaders.
This Level 4 practitioner award encourages individuals in or working towards a leadership role, (this could be an IT or technical-based role), to learn how to demonstrate modern leadership behaviours to nurture a high-performing team, especially during a time of organisational change.
You'll learn the key concepts and consider your behaviour and response in various scenarios.
Employers say leadership skills are in high demand, particularly in IT, with 70% of organisations surveyed saying they were struggling to find qualified leaders.
This Level 4 practitioner award encourages individuals in or working towards a leadership role, (this could be an IT or technical-based role), to learn how to demonstrate modern leadership behaviours to nurture a high-performing team, especially during a time of organisational change.
Who is this course for?
This course will help your career if you are:
• An individual looking to up-skill into a leadership or management role, including project management
• Thinking of changing career into leadership or management
• Anyone who is an existing manager or in a leadership role who wishes to develop more effective skills.
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):
- Project Manager
- Product Manager
- Supervisor
- Co-ordinator
- Manager
- Director/Founder/Managing Director
- Founder
- Business Change Practitioners and Managers
- Program and Planning Managers
- Service Provider Portfolio Strategists / Leads
- Process Architects and Managers
- Business Strategists and Consultants
- Chair or Board Member
- Operations Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Financial Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Sales Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- IT Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Risk Manager
- Sales Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Compliance Manager
- Executive roles
- Customer Account Management.
Course Requirements
- No management experience or qualifications are needed (but experience can help)
- An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required to access the course
- Access to laptop with camera is required for the exam and a pair of headphones is recommended for the exam.
Career Path
In a recent survey of organisations, 67% of employers say they have had to hire new employees because of poor communication skills.
Communication skills are required in nearly every business role, namely:
• Sales and Account Management
• Customer Service
• Health
• Sales and Account Management
• Customer Service
• Health
• Robotics
• Engineering & Manufacturing
• Finance
• Marketing
• Transport
• Automotive
• Advertising
• Retail
• Researchers
• Cyber Security
• IT
• Education...
What Happens After I Enrol?
- Click on the enrolment email to gain access
- Access BCS digital book with code on email sent to you in around 5 working days
- Complete your study
- Book your BCS exam using the link in the BCS email sent to you 14 days after enrolment
- Take your exam
- Download your BCS certificate from your BCS exam account when you pass
- Access your free* 1-year BCS Associate membership from the link in your BCS exam account
- Create BCS professional profile, access further learning, build networks and access career tool with BCS membership
Don't just take our word for it
Meet our instructor
Darren Winter
CEO & Founder
Future Proof Your Career