Digital industries
Digital is one of the UK's most vibrant, productive and rapidly developing industries, with approximately 29,000 people now employed in IT and digital jobs.
In recent years the North East has developed a well-earned reputation for specialising in software development, gaming and design. Our sector specialists can help your organisation prosper.
Our extensive range of digital courses are delivered by experienced and dedicated staff and we have highly specialised, industry-standard facilities for animation, games design and VFX, which are rarely seen in a college setting.
What do we offer?
Digital Marketing
IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals
Infrastructure Technician
Leadership & Management
Finance
Information & Communications Technology
Maths & English
Human Resources Management
Who we work with
We work with NextGen, an organisation set up by government and the games, animation and VFX industries, to directly address skills gaps and shortages in these sectors. In addition, we were the first college in the UK to offer a Level 3 Esports qualification.
NextGen industry partners include Bluezoo, Microsoft, DNEG, Rebellion, Creative Assembly and Centroid.
Work with us
College updates
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EPNE wins education award for industry collaboration
May 15, 2023
Education Partnership North East’s (EPNE) sector-led approach to supporting skills development in advanced manufacturing has been honoured
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Retrofit Training Academy gets the green light in the North East
April 19, 2023
Sunderland College becomes an official training partner of The Retrofit Academy CIC
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Apprenticeships: Unlocking talent and supporting the North East econom...
March 31, 2023
EPNE and its colleges ready to play a key role in the apprenticeship skills revolution.