NanoAwards™
What are NanoAwards?™
NanoAwards™ are stackable microcredentials that deliver the exact skills you need for your business, right when you need them. Nano Awards™ training courses are available on a cohort basis and are ideal for upskilling small teams. Choose from onsite, online, or in-person delivery at one of our training centres in Cardiff or Bristol.
Levels
Fundamentals: This is our most basic level of certification, equivalent to Levels 2 – 3 on the RQF framework. Fundamentals NanoAwards™ are introductory training programmes, suitable for everyone.
Intermediate: Mapped to Level 4 on the RQF framework, our Intermediate NanoAwards™ support practitioners to acquire deeper technical skills. These are ideal for employees who will be implementing new tech.
Advanced: This is a higher level of certification at RQF Levels 5 – 6 for experienced professionals who will be leading the charge in introducing new and emerging technologies to your organisation.
Certification
Employees will gain a digital badge credential and certificate, issued via Credly by Pearson, for every NanoAward™ that they complete.
The badge which is issued in Open Badge 3.0 format, visually indicates the subject and level that the employees have achieved, and contains metadata that outlines the skills they have demonstrated.
Digital badges can be shared on LinkedIn and may be imported into your organisation’s LMS to track training and certification achievements.
Coding Kickstarter
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Empower your employees with the essential mindset of a programmer. Our language-agnostic programme, led by industry professionals, trains employees to “think like a computer” by mastering the foundations of logic, sets, and algorithms. They will learn to translate complex tasks into programming problems and systematically break down processes, a crucial skill for efficient software development and problem-solving. This foundational course is perfect for staff new to coding or those needing a knowledge refresh, equipping them with the core analytical tools necessary before diving into specific languages.
HTML & CSS
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Our web design programmes equip your employees with crucial skills in HTML5 and CSS to create modern, professional web layouts and smooth animations. They will learn to develop mobile-friendly interfaces and utilise responsive design principles, ensuring high-quality user experiences across all devices. We offer tailored learning paths for beginners, those with programming experience, and staff looking to upskill, providing the specific training your business needs to stay competitive.
JavaScript
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Give your team the power to build dynamic digital solutions using one of the world’s most popular languages. Your staff will gain a deep understanding of core programming and event-driven principles through hands-on work with JavaScript. They will learn to create interactive web pages, build responsive layouts, and be introduced to the highly valuable Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) paradigm. We offer tailored programmes for beginners, experienced programmers, and those upskilling in the Digital Industries, ensuring your team acquires cutting-edge, practical coding expertise.
React
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Quickly upskill your development team with this fast-paced, hands-on programme in React.js, the leading library for building modern user interfaces. Your staff will rapidly dive into core concepts, including setting up the environment, creating components, managing state, and routing. This focused course is perfect for staff transitioning into front-end development or enhancing existing JavaScript knowledge, providing them with the practical expertise needed to immediately start building high-performance, engaging web applications for your business.
PHP
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Accelerate your team’s capability for robust web development with our intensive, three-day PHP course. This practical programme quickly immerses current and aspiring developers in server-side scripting fundamentals, enabling them to build dynamic websites and web applications from the ground up. Staff will master essential concepts like database interaction, form handling, session management, and crucial security best practices. Ideal for employees with foundational web knowledge, this course equips them with the skills to create powerful, data-driven back-ends swiftly and efficiently.
.NET
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Prepare your team to build robust, safe, and scalable enterprise applications by mastering the .NET programming environment. They will explore the entire .NET compilation model and its strong type system, learning the syntax of C# and its powerful libraries. This programme deepens knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and advanced type systems, training your staff to leverage the powerful runtime environment that makes C# an industry-leading language for modern software solutions.
Python
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Invest in a structured Python training journey for your employees, spanning fundamental, intermediate, and advanced skills. The foundational level equips absolute beginners with clean code writing and control flow. The intermediate stage focuses on Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), file handling, and building robust, real-world applications. Finally, the advanced level dives into high-performance development, including web frameworks, concurrent programming, and optimisation strategies. Ensure your team has the full spectrum of Python expertise needed for scalable, specialised solutions.
Java
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Equip your team with the skills to build robust and scalable applications using Java. This practical, accelerated programme quickly immerses staff in Java’s core syntax, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles, and essential concepts. They will gain hands-on experience with fundamental data structures, error handling, and file I/O, establishing a strong technical foundation. This training is perfect for rapidly enhancing backend development capabilities, ensuring your employees become more capable and in-demand Java professionals ready for enterprise-level projects.
SQL
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Empower your analysts, developers, and business professionals to unlock the full potential of your data in just three intensive days. Our practical SQL course teaches the essential language of databases, mastering how to query, manipulate, and manage information effectively. Your staff will gain confidence using core SQL commands, including selecting, filtering, joining tables, and aggregating results. This accelerated programme provides a vital, universally applicable data skill, rapidly enhancing their ability to extract necessary insights and drive data-driven decisions.
UI/UX
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Equip your team with the essential skills in User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design. This practical programme guides staff from understanding user needs and conducting basic research to crafting compelling wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs. They will gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools to create intuitive and aesthetically pleasing digital solutions that resonate deeply with users. Perfect for building a solid foundation or enhancing existing skills, this course ensures your team designs user-centric products that stand out in today’s competitive digital landscape.
Software Testing & QA
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Become an indispensable guardian of quality in your software development lifecycle. Our comprehensive course is ideal for aspiring testers, developers, and IT professionals, providing hands-on experience with industry-standard tools. Your staff will learn how to ensure software is robust, reliable, and user-friendly by mastering core testing and Quality Assurance (QA) practices.
Data Kickstarter
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Elevate your workforce’s impact and decision-making by equipping them with the critical skill of data understanding. Our concise and practical Data Kickstarter programme empowers everyone to grasp the fundamental concepts, from effective collection and cleaning to basic analysis and interpretation. Employees will learn to transform raw information into actionable insights , enabling them to identify trends, optimise processes, and make more informed strategic decisions in their daily roles. Future-proof your business by turning your staff into data-savvy assets.
Data Governance
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Protect your organisation’s most valuable asset with our introductory Data Governance course. Equip your team to manage data integrity, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate security risks. By establishing clear ownership and standards, you’ll transform raw data into a trusted, high-quality resource that drives accurate decision-making and sustainable growth.
ETL with Python
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Equip your team with the essential skills to confidently acquire, process, and prepare data for meaningful analysis. Staff will learn to critically evaluate diverse data gathering techniques , enabling them to choose the right approach for any business challenge. They will master the fundamental skill of reading and writing flat files in a programming language, giving direct control over common data formats. Furthermore, your employees will discover how to automatically read and manipulate data directly from the web, unlocking vast sources of information for their projects.
Python for Data Analysis
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Enable your team to build robust and scalable data solutions by understanding Apache Spark’s pivotal role in modern data engineering. Through hands-on practice, your staff will master efficient data manipulation and transformation using PySpark . They will gain essential skills to clean, structure, and prepare massive datasets. Furthermore, employees will learn to conduct powerful Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) with PySpark, uncovering valuable insights and patterns directly from large-scale data to drive your business’s big data solutions.
Power BI
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Empower your staff to become confident data storytellers. This practical programme develops critical skills to identify and effectively rectify data quality issues using the Power Query Editor . Employees will ensure their analysis is built on a clean foundation. Furthermore, they will gain proficiency in navigating and utilising the Power BI Interface to create compelling reports and dashboards. This course empowers your team to transform raw, imperfect data into clear, actionable insights, making them invaluable assets in your data analysis workflow.
Python Data Visualisation
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Elevate your team’s data storytelling capabilities by transforming raw data into compelling narratives. Staff will master comprehensive exploratory data analysis with pandas, uncovering hidden patterns and key insights within datasets. They will dive deep into visualisation, learning to utilise matplotlib and seaborn for impactful graphics, including sophisticated geospatial visualisations . This programme equips employees with the expertise to create professional, interactive visualisations and reports, providing the complete toolkit to effectively communicate findings and drive data-informed decisions.
Building and Managing Automated Data Pipelines
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Equip your team with the essential knowledge to confidently build and manage data solutions on Databricks. Staff will gain a foundational understanding of the Databricks architecture and learn how to contrast its effective use against Apache Spark for informed big data project decisions. Through practical exercises, they will discover how to create Databricks clusters for high-performance analytics . Furthermore, employees will explore robust pipeline configurations to automate diverse data processes, significantly streamlining your data engineering tasks and improving efficiency.
Machine Learning for Data Analysis
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Equip your team to leverage the power of big data for advanced analytics and machine learning. Staff will gain hands-on experience using Apache Spark to prepare datasets and implement various machine learning algorithms like multiple and linear regression using Spark MLlib . They will be guided on tuning these models for peak performance. Crucially, your employees will master the skills of evaluating model performance and interpreting results, enabling them to derive meaningful insights and make confident data-driven decisions.
AI Fundamentals
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Ensure your employees are getting the full value from the AI tools they use daily. Our intensive one-day AI Fundamentals programme is designed for busy professionals, providing the core knowledge to transform daily usage and significantly boost personal productivity. In just one day, staff will learn to craft expert prompts and automate complex tasks. Invest a single day for your team to stop just using AI and start mastering it, transforming them into highly effective AI power users within your organisation.
Google AI Studio
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Unlock the full potential of Google’s AI capabilities within your organisation. Our intensive one-day Google AI Studio Fundamentals programme is designed for busy professionals, providing the core knowledge to transform daily workflows and significantly boost personal productivity. In just one day, staff will learn to craft expert prompts, leverage powerful models, and automate complex tasks. Invest a single day for your team to stop just using AI and start mastering it, transforming them into highly effective AI power users.
AWS Cloud Development
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Elevate your junior to mid-level developers from just writing code to mastering the full application lifecycle on AWS. This hands-on training provides the practical, in-demand skills to confidently develop, deploy, and manage scalable, production-ready cloud solutions. Your staff will bridge the gap between their local machine and the real world of cloud-native development. Invest in this programme to transform your current developers into the cloud-native experts every organisation is actively seeking.
Azure Cloud Development
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Move your junior and mid-level developers beyond local code into full Azure deployment mastery. This hands-on training focuses on the final, critical step in the Microsoft ecosystem, teaching the practical, in-demand skills to confidently develop, deploy, and manage robust applications on Azure. Staff will leverage the full power of the Microsoft stack, bridging the gap between coding in VS Code and production deployment. Invest in this programme to transform your developers into the end-to-end experts your organisation needs for the Microsoft cloud.
Google Cloud Development
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Empower your junior to mid-level developers to build applications with the power and scale of Google. Our hands-on training is their direct path to mastering Google Cloud Platform (GCP), the robust cloud platform specifically designed for Big Data applications. Staff will learn the practical skills to develop, deploy, and manage applications, leveraging the same world-class infrastructure that powers services like YouTube and Search. Invest in this programme to move your team beyond standard development, enabling them to master the tools behind Google’s data and AI innovation.
AWS AI Development
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Accelerate your team’s ability to deliver value with this hands-on programme focused on the complete MLOps lifecycle on AWS. Staff will learn to integrate company data, use Amazon SageMaker for robust model training and deployment, and leverage Amazon Bedrock for sophisticated Generative AI features. Employees will gain practical skills to implement solutions like intelligent search or automated data analysis, all while adhering to AWS best practices for security and scalability, transforming their ability to build and deploy production-ready AI tools.
Azure AI Development
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Empower your developers to deliver tangible business value by building and deploying intelligent solutions using Azure. This hands-on programme focuses on the complete MLOps lifecycle on Azure. Staff will learn to integrate data, use Azure Machine Learning for model training and deployment, and leverage the Azure OpenAI Service (including GPT models) to build sophisticated Generative AI features. Employees gain skills to implement solutions like AI-powered copilots and automated document summarisation, ensuring all development adheres to Azure’s best practices for security and responsible AI.
Google AI Development
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Provide your team with end-to-end mastery of the machine learning workflow on Vertex AI, Google’s unified platform. This intensive, hands-on course teaches staff to manage the entire AI project lifecycle, from data integration with BigQuery to training custom models. Crucially, they will learn to harness the power of Gemini for advanced Generative AI tasks. The curriculum focuses on delivering immediate organisational impact, enabling your employees to build solutions like powerful semantic search, custom internal copilots, and derive predictive insights from your data warehouses.
Power Platform Development
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Accelerate your business process automation and application development by mastering the Microsoft Power Platform. This hands-on programme teaches staff to build sophisticated low-code/no-code solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents. Your team will gain practical skills to rapidly create custom applications, automate complex workflows, and integrate data across Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Invest in this training to empower employees to drive innovation and streamline operations without extensive coding expertise.
Cyber Security
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Secure your business resilience with our intensive one-day Cyber Security for Managers course. This high-impact session empowers your leadership team to identify emerging threats, understand risk mitigation, and implement robust incident response protocols. Foster a proactive security culture that protects your reputation, ensures compliance, and safeguards your critical digital infrastructure.
Continuous Improvement
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Invest in a comprehensive training programme to embed a sustainable culture of operational excellence throughout your organisation. Our structured curriculum spans from Beginner (Yellow Belt) to Expert (Black Belt) levels, ensuring every employee receives relevant skills. Staff will master Lean Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, waste elimination) to analyse processes, drive systemic efficiency, and resolve complex operational issues. Ensure sustained quality control, significant cost savings, and enhanced business performance by empowering all staff to contribute to measurable improvement.
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