Review of publicly funded digital skills qualifications

10 Feb 2016 12:24 PM

Outlines what needs to be done to create the digital skills qualifications for the future that meet the needs of learners and employers.

In response to a request from the Skills Minister Nick Boles and Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy Ed Vaizey, the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) conducted a review of publicly funded digital skills in further education.

The review looked at how relevant and up to date the qualifications the SFA currently funds are, both in terms of responding to technological change and building a meaningful ladder of progression from basic digital skills through to the advanced and specialist skills needed for the growing number of digital roles across the economy.

The review, which took place alongside other reviews of digital skills provision in higher education and broader technical and professional education reform, has made 6 recommendations, each outlining what needs to be done to enhance digital skills qualifications in the future, and enable individuals to progress.

Review recommendations

The report’s recommendations provide an opportunity to ensure that provision is relevant, up to date and meeting the digital skills needs of individuals and employers. The recommendations have been designed to support the reforms to technical and professional education, which are currently under way. The reforms are focusing on simplifying the system, working in direct partnership with employers to ensure that they are meeting the needs of the 21st century.

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the SFA will work together to consider how the recommendations can be taken forward to ensure digital skills provision is meeting the needs of industry.

For more information read the full review.