Higher education
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Our work with higher education institutions
We have over 15 years of experience working with higher education institutions (HEI), ranging from universities and colleges to specialised institutions focused on vocational training, arts, or sports.
Our services help build reliable, accessible, and secure educational software, contributing to streamlined operations, compliance with standards, and enhanced student experiences.
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Effective digital transformation in higher education
Software is the backbone of a university's operations, affecting everything from learning delivery to student records management, financial operations, and academic scheduling.
Proper testing ensures that learning management systems (LMS) provide a seamless educational experience, student information systems (SIS) handle sensitive data accurately and securely, and financial management systems operate efficiently without errors or risks.
By ensuring the reliability and performance of student records systems, curriculum management, and timetabling solutions, our services help universities run smoothly, avoiding disruptions that could negatively impact student outcomes, administrative processes, and institutional reputation.
Protect sensitive student and staff personal data
The handling of student and staff data is governed by data protection regulations including GDPR and FERPA. Our CREST accredited penetration testing service helps higher education institutions to identify and fix security vulnerabilities that could compromise personal data.
Deliver accessible educational experiences
Building accessible platforms is not only the right thing to do it's also a legal requirement for universities and colleges.
We support our clients with strategy and consultancy services to help embed digital accessibility throughout their organisations - ensuring compliance with the Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018 (PSBAR) and a better learning experience for everyone.
Ensuring an accessible relaunch of a world-leading university website
Ahead of an audit from the GDS Cabinet Office, we tested Imperial's new website templates and components against the WCAG guidelines.
How we support the higher education sector
Whether you need a team of accessibility specialists, a multi-disciplinary test team or to fill gaps in your internal capabilities; we bring together the right people to deliver your project on time and within budget.
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Accessibility testing
Build educational software that works for everyone, meet WCAG guidelines and complies with regulations.
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Penetration testing
Protect sensitive personal data and comply with data protection regulations with CREST accredited penetration testing.
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QA consultancy
Gain insights into your overall QA strategy to eliminate bottlenecks and create efficiencies.
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Load and performance testing
Ensure consistent educational experience during critical times by verifying reliability and scalability.
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Functional testing
Verify that educational software meets functional requirements and the needs of students and staff.
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Test automation
Release updates faster, reduce costs and save time with an automated test approach.
Procurement frameworks for HEIs
We're a Crown Commercial Supplier. Our services can be purchased through the following public sector digital frameworks, including:
G Cloud 14: for buying software testing and QA services. This includes our accessibility services.
Digital Outcomes 6: for the procurement of multidisciplinary teams working towards a particular outcome, or individual specialists.
Cyber Security Services 3: for our CREST accredited cyber security services including penetration testing.
See more ways to procure our services.
'When it came to QA we needed the experience and resources of a large team without needing to recruit and build that team in-house. Zoonou had a wealth of experience and enabled us to set up a well rounded testing regime within days of their introduction to the team.'
- Mark Ward, Chief Technology Officer at Thrive
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Every great partnership starts with a conversation
Get in touch with our client services team for information on how we can support your organisation's goals.