This week, STC Higher Education and the Ministry for Health and Active Ageing concluded a successful eight-week computer course that gave senior students in Malta the fundamental digital skills they needed. The goal of the senior-specific course was to provide participants with the skills and assurance they need to use technology securely and successfully.

Throughout the program, students learned how to use the internet securely, manage and access emails, and work with mobile devices. They also explored digital photography, enhancing their ability to capture and share memorable moments with ease.

This initiative’s main objective was to assist seniors in gaining more digital literacy so they could maintain relationships with friends, family, and the larger community.
The course aims to bridge the digital gap and promote confidence in utilizing modern technologies by offering hands-on training in a friendly setting.

STC Higher Education is dedicated to supporting its community through lifelong learning, empowering individuals of all ages to succeed in today’s digital world.

Event celebrated the achievements of the graduating class but also highlighted the flourishing collaboration between STC and University of Wolverhampton

On November 17, 2023, STC Higher education in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton held its graduation ceremony for business and computing students who successfully completed their degree. The ceremony took place at the unique Mdina Cathedrale Museum and was held in the presence of Wolverhampton’s academic representatives as well as Minister of Education Clifton Grima.

This memorable event not only celebrated the achievements of the graduating class but also highlighted the flourishing collaboration between STC and University of Wolverhampton.

STC Higher Education has been offering quality education to Maltese and International students since 1997 and has nowadays established itself as a leading Business and IT institute for higher education in Malta.

The partnership between STC and University of Wolverhampton signifies a commitment to advancing education in Business and Computing providing students with a unique theoretical knowledge.

STC Higher Education is also an accredited partner with NCC Education – British Educational provider. NCC has over 200 accredited partner centers in more than 50 countries worldwide.

STC Higher Education also offers an NCC one-year pre-university diploma, which is ideal for those students who have just finished their O’levels and would like to further their studies in higher education. The students who start their journey at STC studying for an NCC diploma in Business or Computing programmes, have direct progression routes to degrees with University of Wolverhampton and all that under one roof.

Students who opt to study Business programmes can specialize in Management, Marketing or Human Resources and after completion of a degree join straight after Level 7 – International MBA.

Computing students have the possibility to choose between Cybersecurity or Computing Science degree and carry on to the level 7 with the same programmes.

STC’s outstanding students graduating from NCC Education qualification were also recognized yet once again for their academic achievements and received First and Second place in the world and region.

From individuals wishing to study in order to change their career prospects into professionals seeking top class qualifications in Business and IT, STC Higher Education is Malta’s most trusted choice!

Read this article on Times of Malta website: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/stc-higher-education-celebrates-graduation-ceremony.1074378

Video games are one of the most popular forms of entertainment that many enjoy, and over the last decades, have developed into a global multi-billion euro industry. Apart from recreational use, video games are also used as mediums in different sectors such as the educational sector in which video games are used for game-based learning and gamified learning where students learn through fun and play, and the marketing sector where mini-games, as well as gaming mechanics, are used for marketing campaigns. The popularity of video games is reflected in the market value of the video gaming industry – the video game market is estimated to be worth USD 159.3 Billion in 2020 and forecasts estimate the video gaming industry to be worth USD 200 Billion by 2023 and USD 256.97 Billion by 2025.

At the national level, creative industries and game research define one of Malta’s core strategic areas of financial growth and development. Malta’s creative economy is driven by 3,600 enterprises, employs 7,500 people, grows at an average 9% per annum, and contributes to 4% of the country’s GDP. The video game industry is now larger than the movie and music industry combined and attracts more than two billion gamers across the world, that is 26% of the world’s population. Thanks to the rise of e-Sports, video game competitive events are now held in large stadiums with mass audiences and live broadcasts. Professional players, now considered as athletes, are watched by millions of fans through broadcasts on media platforms such as YouTube or Twitch. 

The growth in the video game market has fueled demand for video game designers and game developers,. According to recruiter, a global corporation, demand for game-design related positions are expected to grow by 11.59 percent over the next few years. With all this growth, now it is an opportune time to commence a career in video game development. The computer science games development degree at STC Higher Education, delivered in collaboration with the University of Wolverhampton, provides the technical foundations to kick off a career in the field of video game development. It investigates and provides the technical knowledge required behind video game development including programming, game engines, artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Curious about a career in game design or development? Click the ‘request info’ button on our website and send us your details, a member of our team will get back to you.

Security threats are a challenge to everyone, not just organisations. Systems need to be resilient to cyberattacks by implementing best industry practices in systems development and configuration. It is just a matter of time until your system is targeted by an attacker or falls victim to some botnet attack. When this happens, you need to be prepared and have the right plan of action in place.

In the past, the security management role was either non-existent or assigned to an IT administrator as an additional task over and above the normal IT operations. Due to the ever-evolving cyber-attacks, security management nowadays requires a dedicated role or even a team within organisations.

This has created a demand in the industry for cybersecurity specialists that varies from Network security to Application security, to Cloud security, and the list goes on depending on the area of expertise required. Having a company that offers online services such as an online store would require security specialisations in web and online services. The same organization might require a security administrator tasked to manage the security of the on-premise and cloud servers including the end users, which would require a different skill set.

Security is no longer a feature that is added to a system after it has been designed and developed, it needs to be taken into consideration throughout the entire development life cycle as this forms an essential part of the formula for a secure system.

The dynamic nature of the security industry requires specialists to be constantly updated with regards to newly emerging threats, to ensure that the best countermeasures and security practices are deployed on the managed systems in a timely manner. The Cybersecurity degree at STC training in collaboration with the University of Wolverhampton, provides you with a strong foundation that tackles the crucial aspects of Cybersecurity to kick off a career in the field.

PRINCE2 (PR0jects IN Controlled Environments) is one of the most widely used methods for managing projects in the world. It is a structured project management method based on experience drawn from thousands of projects and from the contributions of countless project sponsors, project managers, project teams, academics, trainers and consultants.

What are the benefits of getting PRINCE2 Qualifications?

PRINCE2 can be applied to any type of project within any industry or sector.

The method is widely recognized and understood and so provides a common vocabulary for all those involved in a project, which helps effective communication. The method also provides for the explicit recognition of project responsibilities so that participants understand each other’s roles and needs. There is a defined structure for accountability, delegation, authority and communication.

1. Enhance your career prospects

Perhaps the strongest reason for getting a PRINCE2 qualification is to give yourself the best possible chance of getting the sort of enjoyable, long term career that you dream of. It is definitely worth the effort of going for a five-day course or now even more convenient to follow a part-time evening course at STC Malta in order to take control of the direction in your career.

2. Get an increase in your salary

Of course, getting a satisfying career is only part of the reason for going on a PRINCE2 training course. There is also the important fact that this a valuable qualification that could be the key to receiving a much high salary in the future as well, or apply for an internal vacancy with your new qualification.

The cost of going on a PRINCE2 course will soon pale into insignificance once you see how much extra money this could mean for you in the long run. The best part of it is that you can get up to 70% tax rebate through the Get Qualified scheme. By paying a relatively small amount just now you make a huge investment in your future career and earning potential.

3. Feel confident in your ability

The chance to feel completely confident in your ability to run any type of project is another crucial factor to take into account when considering whether to aim for a project management qualification. Quite simply, there is nothing like the feeling of being in control and knowing exactly what you are doing.

No matter how big or potentially difficult a new project appears to be, you will feel ready to take it on. This is because you will learn techniques and tactics that work well in any type of project and in any kind of company. By going on a professional PRINCE2 course you can ensure that you feel fantastic about the projects that you run.

4. The need of a project management method

Project management is the planning, delegating, monitoring and control of all aspects of the project, and the motivation of those involved, to achieve the project objectives within the expected performance targets for time, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risk.

Given that projects are the means by which we introduce a change, and that project work entails a higher degree of risk than many other business activities, it follows that implementing a secure, consistent, well-proven approach to project management is a valuable business investment.

5. Do a fantastic job every time

Finally, wouldn’t it be a brilliant feeling to know that you do a wonderful job on every single project that you handle? There is no doubt that it is a great sensation when you know that you are capable of working to an extremely high standard. This can help you to feel less stress and pressure at work, as you will always feel that you have your projects under control. There is no doubt that this can help you to enjoy work and life in general a lot more.

In this context, you will be pleased to see that getting your PRINCE2 certification is a huge step in the right direction. By learning about the project management industry’s standards and processes you can make sure that every project reaches a successful conclusion.

For more information and pricing log on https://stcmalta.com/course/prince2-project-management/