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Computing, technology and digital
IT project managers oversee the development and installation of computer hardware and software systems.
You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study.
You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.
You'll need:
In this role you would:
With training and experience, you could become a senior project manager or move into more specialised roles like cyber security or technical architecture. You could also go into departmental or operations management, or work as a freelance consultant.
E-learning developers create course materials that can be studied on a computer network or online.
Technical authors write documents and guides that explain how to use products and services.
Cyber intelligence officers gather information about where threats to information technology (IT) systems come from and how they work.
Computer games testers play computer games to check they work, and find and record problems or ‘bugs’.
Digital product owners lead a team of specialists to build web-based products and services for customers.
Test leads plan and co-ordinate the testing programmes when new computer systems and applications are being developed or upgraded.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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