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Career Guides

Explore Learning People’s comprehensive career guides, designed to support you at every stage of your learning and career journey. From managing studies and balancing family to job preparation and career change advice, our resources provide practical support and expert insights for students and career changers. Start your journey to career success with Learning People.

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Professional Development

What Is Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Why It’s Important Across Tech and Project Management Sectors

Learn what Continuing Professional Development (CPD) means, why it matters in tech and project management, and how ongoing professional development helps you stay employable and progress long term.

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Cyber Security

What Is Phishing in Cyber Security?

Understand what phishing is in cyber security, how these attacks work, and why they matter for individuals, businesses, and future cyber security professionals.

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Cyber Security

What Is Social Engineering in Cyber Security?

Learn what social engineering in cyber security is, how attacks work, and why it matters for organisations and cyber careers today.

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Cyber Security

What Is Cyber Security & Why Is It So Important in 2026?

Cyber security is more important than ever before — and so is filling the cyber skills gap in the UK with trained professionals! I'll cover the foundations of what cyber security is, what it entails, and why it's increasingly important for corporate and national safety, as well as what a career in this sector can look like.

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Project Management

Top Skills for Project Managers and How to Build Them

Discover the essential skills employers look for in Project Managers and how to build them to help start or progress your project management career.

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Project Management

What Is Agile Project Management? A Guide

Learn what Agile project management is, how it works, and where it’s used. A simple guide to Agile methods, roles, and qualification options.

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Project Management

Should I Do a Project Management Apprenticeship?

Wondering if a project management apprenticeship is right for you? Explore how it compares to gaining industry certifications like the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification or the AgilePM® Foundation, and find the route that fits your career goals.

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Project Management

What Is Construction Project Management?

Discover what construction project management involves, the roles you’d work with, and how to break into this field. A clear guide for current and aspiring project professionals.

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Project Management

What is Project Management? An Introduction to the Sector

Learn what project management is, how it works, and where it’s used. A clear guide for anyone exploring project management as a potential career path.

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Coding & Software Development

What Soft Skills Do Coders And Software Developers Need?

Discover the essential soft skills software developers need. Learn why employers value them and how to build them as you launch or progress your coding career in the UK.

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Data

What Soft Skills Do Data Analysts and Data Scientists Need?

Discover the soft skills Data Analysts and Data Scientists need to succeed, from communication to problem-solving, plus how to build them for your data career.

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Cyber Security

What Soft Skills Do Cyber Security Professionals Need?

Discover the essential soft skills you need to succeed in cyber security, why employers value them, and how to build them alongside your technical training.

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