Why do the apprenticeship Firebrand courses have different content than the BCS End Point Assessment at the end?

Firebrand courses are mapped against the relevant vendor’s official curriculum, which is designed to be delivered in a classroom environment by a Certified instructor qualified to deliver the content.

The British Computer Society (BCS) content for the End Point Assessment is mapped against the wider Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). The contents refer to the same concepts but the focus and detail varies, which is why Firebrand provides apprentices with access to Pluralsight which has resources mapped against the BCS curriculum. Pluralsight is an interactive course provider offering learning resources. Its ‘sandbox’ learning environment gives apprentices virtual practice of new skills before taking them onto live systems.

This additional content helps our apprentices fully understand the syllabus and fully prepares them for the relevant vendor Certification exams, all of which are sat onsite at our fully immersed training centre.

What is the SFIA Framework?

The SFIA Framework is a Skills Framework for the information age. It is the world’s most popular way of describing the skills needed and required by IT professionals. SFIA was formally established in 2000. It is claimed to be the globally accepted common language for skills and competencies required in the digital world. It is kept up to date constantly, providing a single definitive framework for the IT industry. It is kept up to date through a collaborative effort of consultation, constantly drafting and reviewing updates to the Framework.

Why do the apprenticeship Firebrand courses have different content than the BCS End Point Assessment at the end?

What is the SFIA Framework?

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