Digital qualifications from Pearson

The world is becoming increasingly digital. As technology constantly advances, new roles are being created. In this exciting and ever-shifting landscape so many new opportunities are open to students.

How do you ensure your learners are equipped to succeed in this new digital age?

We’ve developed a range of Key Stage 4 digital qualifications, based on growing industry demand, to help your students develop those all-important digital skills.

[We must] acknowledge the importance of digital literacy, especially in a landscape of online lessons and the boom in online interaction.

- Dr Andrew Middleton, Director of Computer Science, Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

A qualification for every digital path

Digital Learning: KS4 Qualifications from Pearson

No matter which path your learners want to follow, a solid foundation in digital skills can help them progress beyond the classroom into their chosen route or career. There's a qualification for each of your current and future learners, whether they're keen to:

go on to master computer science,
enter the creative industry as a digital designer,
build the essential IT skills that will provide a grounding for every career, or
bring their passion for IT, programming or media into the classroom.

Download the Digital Learning guide (PDF | 2.6MB)

Which KS4 Digital Qualification is right for me?

Ensuring the qualifications you offer match the needs of your learners is a tricky task to balance but can be immensely rewarding for them. We’re here to help you discover and determine the ideal pathway for your individual learners. And we’ll be there to support you, every step of the way.

Download our KS4 Digital Qualifications options evening poster and display it around your school to inspire your students and show them what their future could hold.

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Find the right KS4 Digital Qualification for you with our options evening poster

Digital Information Technology

BTEC Tech Award

This modern and engaging qualification will enable students to gain a broad overview of the IT skills they need to succeed in a digital role, while giving them a taste of the areas they can go on to specialise in. The course covers content such as data, cyber security, user interface design and project planning, making it the ideal IT qualification to teach your students the important skills they'll need in an increasingly digital workplace.

Explore Digital Information Technology

BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology

Computer Science

GCSE (9-1)

Our new qualification offers an exciting, practical focus on real-life programming, developing skills relevant to the future. Developed with teachers and the computer-science community, we have created an engaging qualification that equips students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the fast-changing world of computer science, while providing a practical approach to developing the computational skills they need for an exciting digital future.

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Creative Media Production

BTEC Tech Award

An exciting multimedia qualification that teaches learners about app creation, games design and web design, while exploring industry-related scenarios such as Esports tournaments and music promotion. By studying this BTEC, the digital creatives in your classroom will get the chance to develop valuable skills and techniques. Learners can choose from three different pathways – audio and moving image; publishing; interactive media.

Explore Creative Media Production

BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media Production

Talk to our team

Not sure which qualification is right for you? Our team can help you get started. They can offer support on which qualification would best suit your learners and answer any other questions you might have. They can get in touch with you via phone or email.

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