ONLINE COURSEs FOR TECH INDUSTRY CAREERS

Course Start Date - April 11, 2026

TECH FOUNDATIONS PARTNER PACK

Course Overview

Detovo Academy Tech Foundations

Tech Foundations is a two-part programme designed to give learners a strong, practical base in the tools and ways of thinking that underpin modern digital roles.

The programme combines:

  • Understanding Linux for Beginners – working confidently with a Linux environment as used in servers, cloud and DevOps.

  • Python Coding Fundamentals – learning to think like a developer and build small tools for automation and data tasks.

Together, these courses prepare participants for progression into roles and further training across Linux/DevOps, Cloud, Python, Business Analysis and Project Management.

This course is for you if you are...

  • Jobseekers and career changers interested in IT, digital and technology roles.

  • Apprentices and early-career professionals needing core technical foundations.

  • Learners supported by partners such as Shaw Trust, especially those who are underrepresented in technology or returning to work.

  • Business Analysts and Project Managers who need a stronger technical and data-aware foundation.

Format

  • Intensive bootcamp:

    • 2–3 weeks, 4–5 days per week, 5–6 hours per day

    • Extended programme:

    • 8–12 weeks, 3–4 hours per week (live + self-study)

Delivery Modes:

  • In-person, online or hybrid.

  • Each part includes:

    • Trainer-led explanations and demonstrations.

    • Guided labs and exercises.

    • Independent practice and mini-projects with support.

How the Pathway Works

BA + PM Talent Pathway

Business Analysis Foundations

  • Understanding how organisations, processes and systems fit together

  • Turning business problems into clear goals, requirements and user stories

  • Stakeholder conversations, basic interviewing techniques and active listening

  • Visualising processes and data flows with simple diagrams and maps

Project Management Foundations

  • Planning and breaking down work into tasks, backlogs and milestones

  • Scheduling, simple tracking and progress reporting

  • Basics of Agile and more traditional approaches, and when to use which

  • Running check-ins, stand-ups and review sessions that respect people’s time

Applied Project Simulations

  • Learners work through a practical change scenario, combining BA and PM skills:

    • clarifying objectives

    • mapping “as-is” and “to-be”

    • shaping a simple plan and risks log

    • presenting recommendations and status clearly to a “stakeholder” panel.