https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing Companion podcast for the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Each episode features Alex and Sam, a computing specialist, exploring key topics from programming and networking to database management and digital sustainability. en-gb learndirect Pathways false learndirect Pathways Podcast episode 1: Welcome to Your HNC Computing: What to Expect. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 1 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/welcome-to-your-hnc-computing-what-to-expect Podcast episode 2: Understanding Algorithms: The Building Blocks of Code. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 2 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/understanding-algorithms-the-building-blocks-of-code Podcast episode 3: Procedural Programming: Step-by-Step Code Execution. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 3 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/procedural-programming-step-by-step-code-execution Podcast episode 4: Object-Oriented Programming: Classes, Objects and Inheritance. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 4 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/object-oriented-programming-classes-objects-and-inheritance Podcast episode 70: IoT Fundamentals: Architecture, Devices and Connectivity. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 5 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/iot-fundamentals-architecture-devices-and-connectivity Podcast episode 5: Event-Driven Programming: Responding to User Actions. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 6 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/event-driven-programming-responding-to-user-actions Podcast episode 6: Implementing Algorithms in an IDE: Tools and Techniques. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 7 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/implementing-algorithms-in-an-ide-tools-and-techniques Podcast episode 7: Debugging and Coding Standards: Writing Reliable Software. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 8 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/debugging-and-coding-standards-writing-reliable-software Podcast episode 8: Networking Fundamentals: Principles and Protocols Explained. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 9 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/networking-fundamentals-principles-and-protocols-explained Podcast episode 9: Networking Devices: Routers, Switches and Their Roles. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 10 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/networking-devices-routers-switches-and-their-roles Podcast episode 10: Network Topologies: Choosing the Right Architecture. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 11 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/network-topologies-choosing-the-right-architecture Podcast episode 11: Designing Efficient Networked Systems: Planning for Scale. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 12 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/designing-efficient-networked-systems-planning-for-scale Podcast episode 12: Implementing Networks: Configuration and Connectivity. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 13 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/implementing-networks-configuration-and-connectivity Podcast episode 13: Network Diagnostics: Troubleshooting Common Problems. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 14 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/network-diagnostics-troubleshooting-common-problems Podcast episode 71: Planning an IoT Application: Requirements, Sensors and Data Flows. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 15 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/planning-an-iot-application-requirements-sensors-and-data-flows Podcast episode 14: Communication Skills for Computing Professionals. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 16 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/communication-skills-for-computing-professionals Podcast episode 15: Critical Thinking and Reasoning in a Technical Context. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 17 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/critical-thinking-and-reasoning-in-a-technical-context Podcast episode 16: Team Dynamics in Computing Projects: Collaboration and Conflict. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 18 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/team-dynamics-in-computing-projects-collaboration-and-conflict Podcast episode 17: Continuing Professional Development: Staying Ahead in Tech. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 19 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/continuing-professional-development-staying-ahead-in-tech Podcast episode 18: Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Computing. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 20 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/ethics-and-professional-responsibility-in-computing Podcast episode 72: Developing an IoT Application: Platforms, Protocols and Prototyping. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 21 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/developing-an-iot-application-platforms-protocols-and-prototyping Podcast episode 19: Relational Database Concepts: Tables, Keys and Relationships. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 22 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/relational-database-concepts-tables-keys-and-relationships Podcast episode 20: Entity-Relationship Diagrams: Modelling Data Structures. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 23 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/entity-relationship-diagrams-modelling-data-structures Podcast episode 21: Normalisation: Eliminating Redundancy in Database Design. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 24 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/normalisation-eliminating-redundancy-in-database-design Podcast episode 22: Building a Relational Database: SQL and Practical Development. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 25 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/building-a-relational-database-sql-and-practical-development Podcast episode 73: Evaluating IoT Applications: Performance, Security and Usability. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 26 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/evaluating-iot-applications-performance-security-and-usability Podcast episode 23: Database Testing: Verifying Against Requirements. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 27 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/database-testing-verifying-against-requirements Podcast episode 24: Technical and User Documentation for Databases. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 28 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/technical-and-user-documentation-for-databases Podcast episode 25: Assessing IT Security Risks: Threats, Vulnerabilities and Impact. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 29 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/assessing-it-security-risks-threats-vulnerabilities-and-impact Podcast episode 26: IT Security Solutions: Firewalls, Encryption and Access Controls. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 30 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/it-security-solutions-firewalls-encryption-and-access-controls Podcast episode 27: Controlling Organisational IT Security: Policies and Procedures. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 31 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/controlling-organisational-it-security-policies-and-procedures Podcast episode 74: IoT Integration Challenges: Interoperability, Scalability and Standards. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 32 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/iot-integration-challenges-interoperability-scalability-and-standards Podcast episode 28: Managing Organisational Security: Governance and Compliance. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 33 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/managing-organisational-security-governance-and-compliance Podcast episode 29: Cyber Attack Types: From Phishing to Advanced Persistent Threats. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 34 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/cyber-attack-types-from-phishing-to-advanced-persistent-threats Podcast episode 30: Defining Your Computing Project: Scope, Aims and Research Questions. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 35 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/defining-your-computing-project-scope-aims-and-research-questions Podcast episode 75: Technical Challenges for Digital Sustainability: Scope and Scale. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 36 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/technical-challenges-for-digital-sustainability-scope-and-scale Podcast episode 76: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration for Sustainable Technology. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 37 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/cross-disciplinary-collaboration-for-sustainable-technology Podcast episode 79: Energy-Efficient Data Centres and Cloud Infrastructure. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 38 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/energy-efficient-data-centres-and-cloud-infrastructure Podcast episode 31: Research Methods and Data Collection for Computing Projects. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 39 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/research-methods-and-data-collection-for-computing-projects Podcast episode 32: Exploring Business Requirements: Stakeholder Needs and Technical Feasibility. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 40 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/exploring-business-requirements-stakeholder-needs-and-technical-feasibility Podcast episode 33: Project Planning Techniques: Gantt Charts, Milestones and Risk Registers. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 41 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/project-planning-techniques-gantt-charts-milestones-and-risk-registers Podcast episode 34: Presenting Recommendations: Communicating Findings to Stakeholders. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 42 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/presenting-recommendations-communicating-findings-to-stakeholders Podcast episode 35: Introduction to Software Development Lifecycles: A Comparative Overview. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 43 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/introduction-to-software-development-lifecycles-a-comparative-overview Podcast episode 80: Building a Sustainable Digital Future: Strategy, Policy and Action. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 44 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/building-a-sustainable-digital-future-strategy-policy-and-action Podcast episode 36: Waterfall vs Agile: When Each Methodology Fits. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 45 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/waterfall-vs-agile-when-each-methodology-fits Podcast episode 37: Feasibility Studies: Assessing Technical and Business Viability. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 46 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/feasibility-studies-assessing-technical-and-business-viability Podcast episode 38: Running an SDLC in Practice: Requirements to Delivery. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 47 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/running-an-sdlc-in-practice-requirements-to-delivery Podcast episode 39: Software Behavioural Design: Use Cases, UML and Modelling. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 48 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/software-behavioural-design-use-cases-uml-and-modelling Podcast episode 40: Organisational Structures in the Digital Era. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 49 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/organisational-structures-in-the-digital-era Podcast episode 41: Stakeholders in Digital Organisations: Roles, Interests and Influence. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 50 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/stakeholders-in-digital-organisations-roles-interests-and-influence Podcast episode 42: Digital-Led Management: Leadership in Technology-Driven Businesses. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 51 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/digital-led-management-leadership-in-technology-driven-businesses Podcast episode 43: Motivation and Performance in Digital Teams. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 52 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/motivation-and-performance-in-digital-teams Podcast episode 44: Digital Transformation: Managing Organisational Change. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 53 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/digital-transformation-managing-organisational-change Podcast episode 45: Introduction to Computing Research Methodologies. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 54 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/introduction-to-computing-research-methodologies Podcast episode 46: Quantitative vs Qualitative Research: Choosing Your Approach. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 55 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/quantitative-vs-qualitative-research-choosing-your-approach Podcast episode 47: Conducting Computing Research: Data Collection and Analysis. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 56 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/conducting-computing-research-data-collection-and-analysis Podcast episode 48: Communicating Research Outcomes: Reports, Presentations and Artefacts. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 57 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/communicating-research-outcomes-reports-presentations-and-artefacts Podcast episode 49: Reflecting on Research: Critical Evaluation of Methods and Findings. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 58 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/reflecting-on-research-critical-evaluation-of-methods-and-findings Podcast episode 50: The Role of Data in Modern Business Processes. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 59 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/the-role-of-data-in-modern-business-processes Podcast episode 51: Data Ethics and Governance: Implications of How We Use Information. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 60 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/data-ethics-and-governance-implications-of-how-we-use-information Podcast episode 52: Data Science Tools and Technologies: An Applied Overview. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 61 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/data-science-tools-and-technologies-an-applied-overview Podcast episode 53: Applying Data Science Techniques to Business Problems. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 62 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/applying-data-science-techniques-to-business-problems Podcast episode 54: Data Visualisation and Storytelling for Business Decisions. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 63 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/data-visualisation-and-storytelling-for-business-decisions Podcast episode 55: Traditional vs Agile Systems Analysis: Comparing Methodologies. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 64 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/traditional-vs-agile-systems-analysis-comparing-methodologies Podcast episode 56: Conducting a Systems Feasibility Study: What Makes a Project Viable?. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 65 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/conducting-a-systems-feasibility-study-what-makes-a-project-viable Podcast episode 57: Systems Analysis Methodologies: SSADM, DSDM and Beyond. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 66 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/systems-analysis-methodologies-ssadm-dsdm-and-beyond Podcast episode 58: Designing Systems to Meet Requirements: From Concept to Blueprint. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 67 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/designing-systems-to-meet-requirements-from-concept-to-blueprint Podcast episode 59: User Requirements and System Specifications: Getting It Right. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 68 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/user-requirements-and-system-specifications-getting-it-right Podcast episode 60: Network Management Concepts: Monitoring, Performance and Availability. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 69 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/network-management-concepts-monitoring-performance-and-availability Podcast episode 61: Planning and Designing a Managed Network Infrastructure. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 70 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/planning-and-designing-a-managed-network-infrastructure Podcast episode 62: Configuring and Setting Up Network Systems: Hands-On Approaches. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 71 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/configuring-and-setting-up-network-systems-hands-on-approaches Podcast episode 63: Network Protocols and Standards: SNMP, ICMP and Compliance. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 72 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/network-protocols-and-standards-snmp-icmp-and-compliance Podcast episode 64: Network Management Tools: Security Monitoring and Threat Detection. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 73 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/network-management-tools-security-monitoring-and-threat-detection Podcast episode 65: Types of Database Management Systems: Relational, NoSQL and NewSQL. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 74 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/types-of-database-management-systems-relational-nosql-and-newsql Podcast episode 66: Designing a DBMS Using the Relational Model: Advanced Techniques. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 75 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/designing-a-dbms-using-the-relational-model-advanced-techniques Podcast episode 67: Developing a Database Management System: Platform Selection and Build. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 76 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/developing-a-database-management-system-platform-selection-and-build Podcast episode 68: Database Administration: User Management, Backups and Recovery. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 77 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/database-administration-user-management-backups-and-recovery Podcast episode 69: Query Optimisation and Performance Tuning in DBMS. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 78 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/query-optimisation-and-performance-tuning-in-dbms Podcast episode 77: Sustainable Software and Hardware: Green Computing Techniques. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 79 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/sustainable-software-and-hardware-green-computing-techniques Podcast episode 78: Calculating Carbon Footprint: Measuring Digital Environmental Impact. Alex and Sam explore key concepts from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing. Full transcript included. 5: 80 full Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:47:44 GMT https://pathways.learndirect.com/podcasts/htq-computing/calculating-carbon-footprint-measuring-digital-environmental-impact