The IT industry offers a wide range of career paths for people with the right technical skills, industry-recognised certifications and a willingness to keep learning. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to move into a more specialised role, certifications can help you stand out and prove your capabilities to employers. At NILC, we work […]
We’re delighted to announce that NILC has joined Fintech Wales, the membership organisation representing and supporting the rapidly growing financial technology sector in Wales. This new partnership marks an exciting chapter for NILC, aligning our expertise in professional skills development with one of the most dynamic industries in the Wales and the UK. For our […]
Starting a career in tech can feel both exciting and daunting, especially if you’re coming from a different field. One of the best ways to build confidence and foundational knowledge is through an entry-level IT certification. For years, CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) has been a popular starting point – a “pre-career” certification that helps you […]
In today’s business environment, agile isn’t just a buzzword, it’s essential. Whether you’re facing rapid tech change or shifting customer demands, the ability to deliver value faster, adapt quickly, and stay in control is what separates successful projects from the rest. That’s where the new and improved PRINCE2 Agile comes in. This latest release blends […]
Booking an exam can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps needed to book your exam via the PeopleCert website, so you’re fully prepared and confident for your certification. We understand that taking an exam is a big step, and we want to ensure you […]
There has been a change made to ReAct funding. From 4 April 2022 eligibility for this funding now also includes 18–24-year-olds who are not in education, employment or training. The funding is now known as ReAct Plus ( ReAct+). This new eligibility is part of a government support package forming the Young Person’s Guarantee which […]
Project managing is all about planning and controlling several areas of a project. To do so requires a multitude of skills, both hard and soft. So, in this post we will look at the top ten skills a potential project manager needs to have. 1) Hard Skills Hard skills qualifications such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, PRINCE2 […]
NILC are proud to add a new set of examinations to our list. We are now an exam venue for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). So, if you are currently pursuing an AAT course or thinking of doing so, contact us when you are ready to sit your exam. We will be only too […]
In a previous post: Top 10 soft skills that employers will be looking for in 2022, I said that once you know what your soft skills are then you can apply them to hard skills training. Hard skills are the job-specific certifications that qualify you for the position you are applying for and they are […]
New year. New plans. New beginnings. If these new beginnings include a new career or progression in an existing one then you need to know what skills would look good enough on your CV to put it at the top of the tree. So, with these thoughts in mind, the festive period might be a […]
The role of a project manager is very different to that of a programme manager and yet in some ways, the tasks each manager must carry out are similar. What separates the two roles most of all is the focus. The project manager concentrates on the successful organisation and delivery of one project in time […]
As one of the top 5 most popular project management certifications, there are many myths regarding PRINCE2®. I say myths, but I prefer the word misconception and have used myth in the title only because that is what people more commonly call it. So, in keeping with my 13 Myths About Agile Project Management post, […]
