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Learners accessing a range of courses designed to help get them into a career or access higher education can now learn the basics of Social Analytics as part of their studies thanks to a longstanding relationship between Cardiff University and Agored Cymru. Developed by Alan Smith from Agored Cymru and the University, the units of learning based on Social Analytics will be available either through Agored's Access to Higher Education Diploma or as free standing units that can be used on other courses. Judith Archer, Agored Cymru's Curriculum Specialist and Development Manager for Essential Skills, says: "We have a working agreement with Cardiff University to try and expand the use of Social Analytics. It's good for us as it shows that higher education is prepared to work with us and values our skills and expertise. Cardiff University is seen as being one of the best in the UK and certainly the best in Wales. "Employers are increasingly demanding that potential employees demonstrate these analytical skills. Data can be a very powerful tool but only if it is used correctly.