Ron Jackson

Education

Academic study, formal qualifications, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

[ Professional Credentials ]

Professional Certifications

Cloud, networking and IT certifications are now presented on a dedicated credentials page, separate from formal education.

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[ Higher Education ]

BSc (Hons) Computing & IT — The Open University

Part-time | October 2025 – Present | Expected graduation: 2031

Currently studying part-time towards a BSc (Hons) in Computing & IT with The Open University alongside my professional career. The degree forms part of my continued professional and academic development, complementing my practical experience in IT and my growing focus on cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

Computing & ITPart-time StudyCloud & AI Development
[ Secondary Education ]

Stewards Academy — Harlow

1990 – 1996

Completed my secondary education at Stewards Academy in Harlow, gaining GCSEs in:

English Language · English Literature · Mathematics · French · History · Business Studies · Computing

Self-Led Learning & Online Courses

I actively invest in my own development through platforms and resources including:

  • A Cloud Guru / Pluralsight — Cloud and DevOps learning paths
  • TryHackMe / HackTheBox — Cybersecurity practice labs
  • YouTube / Documentation — AWS, Azure, Terraform, Linux deep-dives
  • Home Lab — Hands-on virtualisation, networking, and cloud experiments
  • Cloud Resume Challenge — Real-world cloud project portfolio work