Institute of Coding Coventry University

The Institute of Coding (IoC) is an OfS initiative, made up of 25 HEI partners and over 60 industry partners to develop the next generation of digital talent at degree level and above.

Together, a family of educators, businesses, and learners aim to make a tangible, lasting, and measurable impact on digital skills within the current and future national workforce. Whether to improve digital literacy, move towards a career in the digital economy, or extend specialist knowledge, the IoC is ready to unlock digital talent. IoC will do this by creating all new learning content, using a blend of traditional, innovative, and student-centred learning content developed by leading universities and industry experts.

Key aims of IoC include:

• Develop specialist skills training in areas of strategic importance;
• Boost equality and diversity in technology-related education and careers;
• Produce research, analysis, and intelligence to anticipate future skills gaps.

This will allow a nationwide increase in higher-level digital skill capabilities for those already in work, and improve employability in graduates.

Future Learn Courses

• An Introduction to Cryptography
• Basics of Network Security
• Security Operations
• Get ready for a Masters in Data Science and AI
• Artificial Intelligence: Distinguishing Between Fact and Fiction
• Automotive Cyber Security: An Introduction
• Ethical Hacking: An Introduction
• The Internet of Things: The Rise of Connected Devices
• Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technologies for Business Planning and Decision-making

Coventry University is in the second year of running EIT Digital funded Health Tech Summer School focusing on Data, Connectivity and Visualisation for EIT Digital Masters Students, Health PGRs and industry professionals.

This programme ran between the 25th July and 7th August involving participants from the highly selective EIT Digital Master’s students and external participants predominantly drawn from healthcare PGRs and industry professionals. The objective was for the multi-disciplinary teams to develop viable business solutions to challenges proposed by companies in the health-sector, which are evaluated at the end of an intensive two week programme of ideation, market-testing, prototyping and enterprise coaching. We believe this created an excellent opportunity for companies to gain insight into new ideas, receive free consultancy on specific problems and potentially identify promising future recruits.

This year, the Institute of Coding programme offered scholarships opportunities for 20 participants with the background in UK / International students from final years, Post Graduate, Under Graduate or research studies in health domain, UK / International industry professionals inclusive of Clinicians, Supply chain or tech Start-ups interested to attend the UK EIT Summer School. The ‘Data, Visualisation and Connectivity in Healthcare’ Programme registered the highest number of participants for this year.

By contacting IoC CU, you can collaborate with academics and industry experts to unlock the digital potential of your business. By filling out our survey (link) we can assess the skill levels of your current workforce, evaluate the value of each skill to your business, and produce a digital needs assessment for your business. From there, we can collaborate with you to develop training materials, or direct you to courses and modules that the IoC are already running. IoC CU are here to start your journey towards the digital revolution, and provide this report at no cost to your or your business.

Get involved by taking part in the skills survey, or contact us to start a conversation with our dedicated team of academics and industry experts. Collaborating with IoC CU will unlock your digital potential, allowing your workforce to prepare for the digital revolution.