Unit 23: Emerging Trends and Technologies Level: 3 Unit type: Internal Guided learning hours: 60 Unit in brief Learners will gain knowledge of computing technologies and how to interact with them,
and how this is evolving. They will design and create a cloud-based solution to meet
identified requirements.
Unit introduction The way we use and interact with computers, along with the technologies that are
utilised to meet people’s needs, is constantly evolving. In recent years we’ve seen
significant developments in mobile technologies, digital assistants, and virtual reality to
name just a few. We’ve also seen an increase in the way individuals and organisations
utilise cloud technologies to solve a range of issues.
In this unit, you will first explore the developments in computing and how these
technologies impact on users and larger society. You will then learn about approaches to
designing, developing and testing cloud-based solutions to identified problems. You will
respond to a set of client requirements by analysing the client requirements to produce
a proposal and design documentation for a complete solution. You will produce a cloud-
based solution that utilises front-end and back-end components demonstrating an
iterative approach to development through the testing and refinement of your solution.
Finally, you will evaluate your solution against the identified requirements.
Learning aims In this unit, you will:
A Investigate developments in computing
B Design a cloud computing solution to meet identified requirements
C Deploy a cloud computing solution to meet identified requirements.