IT TRAINING
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE 850,000 PEOPLE WORKING IN THE UK'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECTOR?
There are hundreds of different jobs available within the UK IT sector, from frontend/backend and full stack developers to project & program managers and directors, take a look at some of the key roles and areas below.
IT SUPPORT
If you're looking for a varied IT role, essential to any business, then consider the role of an IT support technician. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills as you will be the first person your colleagues/customers will speak to when they have a problem.
Working in the first line support, you could be responsible for resetting passwords, setting up email, monitoring and maintaining computer systems, including M365 and internal networks. As well as installing and configuring hardware and diagnosing faults.
IT SECURITY
If you're looking for a fast paced, ever changing role within IT & Cybersecurity, then consider working as a security engineer. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safety of your employers network by protecting them from security threats, such as hacking, spyware, malware and viruses. So a strong knowledge of computer networks, security controls and firewalls will be essential. If you have excellent problem-solving skills and enjoy finding solutions, have a great communication skills and be able to influence and persuade others to take on new working practices. This could be the ideal IT role for you.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Are you super organised, a great planner I like to achieve results? Have you considered working in project management? You will be responsible for planning, budgeting, documenting and overseeing specific IT projects within the business.
You will need to thrive under pressure as every project will be deadline focused. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role as delegating tasks and managing a team to hit deadlines will be a huge part of your day.
SOFTWARE DESIGN
To work in software design, you will need to be an analytical thinker and has a good understanding of maths and be someone who pays attention to the detail.
Being able to understand how people work and come up with new ways of doing things is essential, so have a good problem-solving skills and experience is a necessity.
Having knowledge of computer programming languages is beneficial, but there are many no-code options opening up in this field.
NETWORK MANAGEMENT
As a network engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the system the business needs to function and communicate.
You will need to be a great communicator, as you will be responsible for supporting users, staff, clients, customers and suppliers with their service request and troubleshooting any problems that may arise.
Therefore, knowledge of key network fundamentals, such as Local Area Networks (LAN), and knowledge of computer operating systems is essential.
BUSINESS ANALYST
Business analysts, investigate, business situations, analyse problems and identify improvements. To be successful in this role, you will need to have great business management skills, be an analytical thinker who has a exceptional customer service skills and understands change and how people respond to change. To be successful you will need to have a thorough knowledge of computer systems and software products which can be used for carrying out analysis and helping people deliver change.
OUR IT TRAINING PARTNERS
TRAINING & QUALIFICATION ROUTES
THERE ARE THREE MAIN OPTIONS
APPRENTICESHIPS:
Apprenticeships are a great way to move into a new career.
They are available to all age groups, across all qualification levels from an NVQ1 to NVQ7 (masters degree).
As they are so varied, they can take anywhere from 12-months to 5 years to complete depending on the qualification level.
They allow you to work and gain experience whilst studying.
If you would like to find out more about apprenticeships please speak to your Transition Partner or visit the National Apprenticeship Website.
VOCATIONAL TRAINING:
These courses are aimed at those wishing to learn why they work.
There are many different courses at different levels and a large number of training providers delivering the content.
Programme lengths will differ widely depending on the qualification you are undertaking.
They can be as short as a few hours online, two days face to face or much longer.
Delivery options also vary, with courses taking place online, face to face and through a blended approach.
To find out more use the training partner links below or speak to your Transition Partner for more information.
DEGREE COURSES:
Are you looking to gain the hands-on industry skills that you need for a career in computing? Many industry aligned computing and information technology (IT) degrees are focused on the needs of you as a student, and the skillset needs of your future employers.
With a number of undergraduate and postgraduate courses available, as well as programmes that are partnered with other departments such as business, students can choose a course that best suits their interests.
Many staff have worked in a range of industries and maintain strong relationships with employers to ensure that when you study a computer science course, you’re at the crest of the latest developments and concepts being put into practice in data analytics, cloud-based technologies, computing, and IT.
To find out more use the training partner links below or speak to your Transition Partner for more information.
CAREER PATHS & OPPORTUNITIES
