The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing is a Level 5 vocational qualification. Successful completion can help your career and academic development in several ways:Entering employmentContinuing existing employmentLinking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificatesCommitting to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)Progressing to university to complete a ‘top-up’ degreeA BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is equivalent to the second year of a full university degree. However, BTECs focus on learning by doing and that means you will put what you learn into practice right away.You will work on a series of assignments set in real-life scenarios throughout the course, which will help you develop the practical knowledge and skills employers and universities are looking for.