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Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU) Location: Greenford (On-Site) Salary: £51,000 Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) Our Vision: Changing lives through education. The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Computing at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules based around the three main themes of the programme: Technology, Software, and Data. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, that will equip students with an understanding of database systems, internet technologies, data, cyber security, networking, and business information systems. You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. Responsibilities include: • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices, • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas:, • Programming and software development, • Web development, • Database systems, • Cloud computing, • Networking, • Cybersecurity, • IoT and emerging technologies, • Business IT systems, • IT management, • AI and Machine Learning, • Operating Systems, • UI/UX, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday, • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral scheme — John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU) Location: Greenford (On-Site) Salary: £51,000 Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) Our Vision: Changing lives through education. The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Computing at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules based around the three main themes of the programme: Technology, Software, and Data. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, that will equip students with an understanding of database systems, internet technologies, data, cyber security, networking, and business information systems. You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. Responsibilities include: • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices, • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas:, • Programming and software development, • Web development, • Database systems, • Cloud computing, • Networking, • Cybersecurity, • IoT and emerging technologies, • Business IT systems, • IT management, • AI and Machine Learning, • Operating Systems, • UI/UX, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday, • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral scheme — John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU) Location: Greenford (On-Site) Salary: £51,000 Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week) Our Vision: Changing lives through education. The role: We are currently seeking Lecturers to teach across a range of undergraduate levels as part of our BSc (Hons) Computing programme. Due to our delivery model, we require flexibility to teach during weekdays, evenings and at weekends. Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. What you'll be doing: As a Lecturer in Computing at Global Banking School, you will deliver modules based around the three main themes of the programme: Technology, Software, and Data. You will develop and deliver comprehensive course materials, that will equip students with an understanding of database systems, internet technologies, data, cyber security, networking, and business information systems. You will undertake all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment of students and keep up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices. Responsibilities include: • All aspects of planning, delivering, and assessing student work, ensuring that all learning outcomes are met, • Developing, updating, and improving course materials as appropriate, • Using a variety of learning and teaching methods/materials, • Actively engaging in staff development activities, peer observations, meetings and other administrative duties, • Understanding and keeping up to date with latest developments in your field and student support practices, • You will hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject area (PhD desirable), • You will have previous UK HE lecturing experience in the wider subject area, • You will be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge of two or more of the following areas:, • Programming and software development, • Web development, • Database systems, • Cloud computing, • Networking, • Cybersecurity, • IoT and emerging technologies, • Business IT systems, • IT management, • AI and Machine Learning, • Operating Systems, • UI/UX, • You will have experience supervising student work and providing support and feedback, • You will have experience of accurate reporting and ability to maintain thorough and organised student records, • You will be able to work under pressure, plan and prioritise own workload to meet tight deadlines, • You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and team-working skills, • You will hold a Postgraduate Certificate of Academic Practice or equivalent teaching qualification (or commitment to enrol on a teaching programme during the probationary period and complete within three years) or Fellowship of HEA (or international equivalent), • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holiday, • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech scheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral scheme — John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.

A global, property business is seeking a Retrofit Coordinator, you will be based in St Albans, but need to be willing to travel across southern England to client sites. Reporting into the Retrofit Technical Manager, you will work on a hybrid basis and will deliver retrofit coordination for residential projects, to ensure compliance with PAS2035 standards and guidelines across retrofit assessments, coordination and design. Key duties will include: • Deliver retrofit coordination on live projects, ensure Pas 2035 compliance framework requirements are met., • Conduct retrofit assessments, noting property suitability, areas for improvement and recommending energy efficiency measures; including pre and post retrofit evaluations., • Collaborate with project managers, technical teams and contractors to ensure successful integration of retrofit objectives and sustainability best practices., • Support team in carrying out quality assurance (QA) on retrofit assessments (RA), retrofit coordination (RC) and retrofit design (RC)., • Identify and rectify problems in retrofit projects, join project reviews and technical meetings to discuss risk, improvements and enhancement of strategies., • Provide support to procurement teams. Candidates MUST have: • Experience in a similar role, with strong knowledge of PAS2035, industry standards and building regulations., • Retrofit Coordinator Qualification., • Retrofit Assessor Qualification., • Full Driving Licence and ability to regularly travel to client sites., • Ability to analyse technical data, generate compliance reports and ensure audit preparedness., • Good stakeholder management skills and ability to work in a collaborative working environment. This is a wonderful opportunity to join a progressive and growing business, with great career progression and hybrid working patterns. The successful candidate will receive a basic salary of £38,000 - £55,000 based on experience, company car, pension and good benefits. Key words: Retrofit Coordinator, Retrofit Assessor, Retrofit Compliance, Sustainable Building Compliance, PAS2030, PAS2035, PAS 2030, PAS 2035 retrofit coordinator, reporting, retrofit coordination, property, Retrofit Technical Solutions Advisor, Retrofit Consultant, built environment compliance, MCS Supply Chain, Green Building, Hertfordshire, St Albans.

Account Manager £55,000 + Bonus Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid Role Overview The Account Manager plays a key role in developing, maintaining, and expanding relationships with strategically important clients. This position is accountable for achieving sales targets, meeting strategic account goals, and supporting the continued growth. You will represent the full range of the organisation’s products and services to both new and existing customers, while ensuring that client needs and expectations are consistently met. The role also involves supporting commercial strategies aimed at improving profitability and sales performance. We are seeking driven and experienced Account Manager. Key Responsibilities • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally., • Achieve or exceed targets for sales volume, profitability, and strategic account objectives., • Proactively assess and respond to client needs, ensuring continuous alignment with business goals., • Lead the development of tailored solutions that best address customer requirements, coordinating input from all relevant teams and departments., • Take ownership of assigned strategic accounts, ensuring achievement of agreed quotas and financial objectives., • Deliver comprehensive account plans that meet organisational standards and support overall business strategy., • Maintain high levels of client satisfaction and retention through excellent service delivery., • Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities to meet and exceed sales targets in designated markets., • Develop long-term partnerships with clients by providing exceptional after-sales support and fostering mutual trust., • Build and manage a robust sales pipeline by exploring opportunities within existing markets and targeting new areas for growth., • Use creative and strategic approaches to generate new sources of profitable business., • Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of all sales reporting and documentation., • Produce and deliver high-quality sales proposals, tender documents, and presentations in line with corporate standards. Skills and Experience • Proven experience in a sales or account management position, ideally within the construction, electrical, data, or fibre sectors., • Strong ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining excellent attention to detail., • Experience collaborating with professionals at all levels, from operational staff to senior executives., • Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to influence decision-makers., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., • Experience working on consultant-led and/or contractor-led service models., • Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities., • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Planning and Organisation • Highly organised with the ability to plan and prioritise effectively in order to meet strict deadlines., • Capable of maintaining accurate and up-to-date records as required by the role., • Demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving routine problems in collaboration with management.

Our client is an international IT Service provider who requires an SAP HCM Technology Functional Consultant to support an on-going project. START: ASAP END DATE: 19/12/2025 (POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSIONS LOCATION: HYBRID - HATFIELD RATE: MARKET RATES APPLY IR35: OUTSIDE IR35 We are looking for an experienced SAP HCM Techno Functional Consultant with strong Expertise in SAP HCM On-Premises modules (PA, OM, Time and Payroll), Success Factors Employee Central and deep understanding of Integrations from SAP HCM and Success Factors Employee Central to 3rd Party tools Role and Responsibilities ? End to end delivery of Projects starting from requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment ? Collaborate with HR business teams to understand processes, pain points, and requirements. ? Conducting workshops, capturing requirements and converting them into Functional specifications which are clear, concise and can be build based on the SAP Best Practices. ? Responsible for delivery of Inbound and Outbound Integrations from SAP HCM and Success Factors. Handle integration errors, perform root cause analysis, and implement fixes ? Ensure that HR Solutions developed is consistent with the Computacenter Standard Definition and are stable, scalable and secure ? Work with developers to ensure technical solutions meet business needs ? Recommend and implement process improvements and automation where feasible. The Ideal Candidate ? Certified in SAP HCM and Success Factors modules ? Strong Understanding of SAP HCM Modules Like OM, PA, SAP HCM Payroll, SAP Time Management, CATS, Integrations and ability to troubleshoot ABAP programs, user exits, BAdIs, and custom reports related to HCM and EC integration ? Multiple Project life cycle experience of Implementation and Rollouts on SAP HCM System and Success Factors modules ? Good understanding of HR processes (Employee life cycle). ? Ability to run workshops and write Functional Specs as part of Solution design with Various Aspects of Delivery into consideration ? Hands on configuration experience in Gross/Net SAP payroll and Time Management modules ? Hands-on experience with SAP ABAP (debugging, enhancements, interfaces). ? Strong understanding of HCM data models, replication mechanisms, and HR business processes. ? Experience with Web Services (SOAP, OData) and file-based integrations (CSV, XML). ? Good Analytical, Communication and inter-personal skills ? Strong personal ownership and highly delivery focused LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

They are looking for a HR Analytics Consultant – someone who is passionate about employee engagement and thrives on turning data into stories that inspire change. Experience working in consulting, HR, or employee engagement roles. HR Insights Consultant | Harpenden | Up to £45k.

We’re looking for an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant who can own the full cycle — from new business to placement — and deliver high‑quality candidates into roles such as cost engineers, planners, and project controllers for major data centre projects. Key responsibilities:&l

As the Lead Analytics Consultant, your role will balance across Analytics strategy, client engagement, and hands-on delivery. Lead Analytics Consultant, hemel hempstead. Great opportunity to join a scale-up Data consultancy as their Lead Analytics Consultant with a view to being their Practice Lead

We operate across four pillars: Data Management, Data Strategy, Data Governance and Data Delivery. Thorough understanding of data management principles – data governance, data quality management and data security practices. In Data Management, you will turn Data Demand into prioritised backlog req

Senior Data Consultant – Data & Analytics.Hatfield based (with min of 2 days in the office).Competitive basic salary + Core & flexible benefits.Join Data Management within our Data & Analytics function.We operate across four pillars: Data Management, Data Strategy, Data Governance and Data Deliver

Please apply only if you have valid work authorization in the UK.We are not providing visa sponsorship.Accountability for delivering projects from conception to implementation.Interview clients intelligently to understand the requirements.Manage project timelines, client expectations, and deadlines.

NTT DATA Business Solutions Group is part of the NTT DATA Corporate Group a top 10 global IT services provider, headquartered in Tokyo, operating in more than 50 countries. The NTT DATA consultant takes ownership of consulting and client activity by advising and defining solutions and acting as a sp

We’re looking for an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant who can own the full cycle — from new business to placement — and deliver high‑quality candidates into roles such as cost engineers, planners, and project controllers for major data centre projects. Proven 360 recruitment experience

NTT DATA Business Solutions Group is part of the NTT DATA Corporate Group a top 10 global IT services provider, headquartered in Tokyo, operating in more than 50 countries. Adhering to the agreed NTT Data strategy, engage in self-directed and other learning to keep pace with new technologies and dev

We’re looking for an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant who can own the full cycle — from new business to placement — and deliver high‑quality candidates into roles such as cost engineers, planners, and project controllers for major data centre projects. Apply if you’re a specialist 36

Join NTT DATA Business Solutions as a SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant, where you'll play a key role in delivering impactful solutions to clients, driving business growth, and shaping the future of our HCM practice. Support NTT DATA Business Solutions in thought leadership activities, incl

Please apply only if you have valid work authorization in the UK.We are not providing visa sponsorship.Accountability for delivering projects from conception to implementation.Interview clients intelligently to understand the requirements.Manage project timelines, client expectations, and deadlines.

As part of this initiative, NTT DATA are recruiting a Senior Data Migration Consultant. As a key member of our team, reporting to a Data Team Manager, you will be responsible for participating in or leading one or more Data Migration Projects across various engagements, and work with pre-sales and d

We’re looking for an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant who can own the full cycle — from new business to placement — and deliver high‑quality candidates into roles such as cost engineers, planners, and project controllers for major data centre projects. We’re working with a specialist

Join NTT DATA Business Solutions as a SuccessFactors Compensation Expert, where you'll play a key role in delivering impactful solutions to clients, driving business growth, and shaping the future of our HCM practice. As the top global winner of SAP SuccessFactors awards in the past year, NTT DATA o

We’re looking for an experienced 360 Recruitment Consultant who can own the full cycle — from new business to placement — and deliver high‑quality candidates into roles such as cost engineers, planners, and project controllers for major data centre projects. What we’re looking for:</b&g

NTT DATA Business Solutions Group is part of the NTT DATA Corporate Group a top 10 global IT services provider, headquartered in Tokyo, operating in more than 50 countries. As a global SAP Platinum Partner, NTT DATA Business Solutions Group leverages its global expertise to deliver quality outcomes

NTT DATA Business Solutions Group is part of the NTT DATA Corporate Group a top 10 global IT services provider, headquartered in Tokyo, operating in more than 50 countries. Senior SAP Ariba SLP, Contracts Consultant. About NTT DATA Business Solutions:.

FP&A Systems ConsultantPermanentLocation: UK - Fully RemoteSalary: £65,000 - £80,000 (+ bonus)Skills: Unit4 FP&A, Database Administration (SQL Server or Oracle), T-SQL or PL/SQL, ETL Tools (e. SSIS), Microsoft Server Operating SystemsWe're looking to recruit an FP&A Systems Consultant for a specia

Adhering to the agreed NTT DATA strategy, engage in self-directed and other learning to keep pace with new technologies and developments to ensure NTT DATA remains at the forefront of the market within which we operate. NTT DATA Business Solutions Group is part of the NTT DATA Corporate Group a top

Unit4 Lead Technical ConsultantPermanent | Fully Remote (UK)£65,000 - £80,000 + bonusKey Skills: SQL (T-SQL or PL/SQL) * Unit4 ERP Datasets / Data Dictionary * REST & SOAP Web Services * PowerShell * RERX / ARC / Xtra ReportingAbout the RoleWe're seeking a technically focused Unit4 Lead Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Data Platform Architect with expertise in cloud-native data & analytics platforms and the spectrum of data value chain capabilities to join our consulting team. Expertise in a cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and leading modern data warehouses (BigQuery, Redsh

Demonstrable technical background in applying statistical, machine learning, or data science techniques to solve business problems, particularly in data quality or data validation. Senior Data Science Consultant. Senior Data Science Consultant.

Work extensively with Informatica Enterprise Data Catalogue (EDC) to capture, enrich, and manage technical metadata across HMRC’s data estate. Strong integration experience ideally with Informatica Axon or similar tools, Enterprise Data Catalogue and Data Process Mapping and showcase its usage to

We are seeking a pragmatic, detail oriented and experienced Data Consulting Director to join our growing Data & AI practice. NTT DATA partners with leading organisations to turn data into competitive advantage, operating across sectors including telecoms and media, banking, insurance, public sector,

NTT DATA Business Solutions Group is part of the NTT DATA Corporate Group, a top 10 global IT services provider, headquartered in Tokyo and operating in more than 50 countries. The NTT DATA consultant takes ownership of consulting and client activity by advising and defining solutions and acting as

Industries: Data Infrastructure and Analytics, Climate Data and Analytics, and IT System Data Services. Billigence is a boutique data consultancy with global reach, transforming the way organisations work with data. We design, tailor, and deliver cutting-edge data solutions across AI, data science,

Designing and implementing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure tools (Fabric, Databricks, Synapse, Data Factory). Proven experience in Data Engineering or Data Warehouse Development. Data Engineer - Remote-First - UK-Based - Up to 50,000.

For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA. You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: . Security Consultant - Public Sector.

Operating Model Consultant (Data and Technology). Valcon is a north-western European consulting, technology and data company based in the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Croatia. Our mission is to combine premium consulting with deep technology and data knowledge to add value to our client

For more information on NTT DATA UK & Ireland please click here: NTT DATA. Business Consultant (Change and Transformation). Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NTT DATA by 2x.

Strong data manipulation, data preparation, data modelling and data visualisation skills. Manage and test data flows including the documentation of findings and recommendations, creation of data templates for data retrieval between entities and new variable proposals for existing data sources. Help

Data Strategy Consultant - Europe. We’re hiring for the Data Strategy Consultant - Europe on our Sales Team! In this role, you’ll engage with key decision-makers, forge impactful relationships with some of the world’s most influential organizations, and directly contribute to the growth of Sem

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer ideally on a permanent contract basis, to join our talented Data Engineering team. Senior Consultant - Data Engineering (DBT). We're looking for someone with the following experience and qualities: extensive hands-on experience in a business transformation se

Data Science Consultant (Azure AI & OpenAI Focus). Data Science Consultant (Azure AI & OpenAI Focus). Provide best practices and thought leadership in AI and data science to clients and internal teams.

NTT DATA Business Solutions Group is part of the NTT DATA Corporate Group, a top‑10 global IT services provider headquartered in Tokyo and operating in more than 50 countries. NTT DATA is a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 15,000 SAP experts across 31 countries. Engage in continuous learning

From Data Science and Engineering to AI, Analytics, and Machine Learning, our consultants connect specialists with the companies shaping the future. Experienced Recruitment Consultant – Data & AI. Building your network of talented data professionals through proactive headhunting.

We’re looking for experienced Data Consultants / Data Product Owners to join our client’s investment management data team. Data reporting & governance: establish and maintain monthly data health and KPI reports; support standardized demand intake and issue‑tracking processes for quality, gover

Strong technical design expertise in core data architecture disciplines including data modelling, data analysis, metadata management, data transformation, data migration and governance. As a subject matter expert, you will bring deep expertise in core data architecture disciplines including data mod

Mentor and develop junior data scientists to build a high-performing data team and foster a data-driven culture. Spearhead and deliver high-impact data science projects from conception to deployment, driving business value through data-driven insights. Develop and implement advanced data science mod

Are you ready to be part of something big? We’re hiring for the Data Strategy Consultant - Europe on our Sales Team!. Background in Solutions selling, big data, Market Research, Solutions Engineering. Experience working with DaaS, SaaS-based platforms and/or big data analysis.

Since 2013 NTT Data Business Solutions (NDBS) has belonged to the NTT DATA corporate group, one of the largest telecommunications firms and IT service providers in the world. Adhering to the agreed NDBS strategy, engage in self-directed and other learning to keep pace with new technologies and devel