The industry
According to Tech Nation's 2024 report, the UK tech sector was valued at $1.1 trillion (£784billion) at the start of 2024, making it the leading tech ecosystem in Europe.
Information Technology Career Starter Pathway
Develop your skills and capability to start your career in IT.
Why choose the IT Career Starter Pathway?
Opportunities
Adzuna Intelligence states that IT salaries exceed the national average by 66.3% and CompTIA's State of the Tech Workforce UK 2024 report shows tech sector employment incresing year on year and providing more diverse opportunities across sectors such as Financial services, manufacturing, public sector and retail.
Job insights
Here are some potential job roles you could pursue after completing this pathway:
IT support specialist
Installs and configures computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers, and scanners. Also monitors and maintains computer systems and networks.
Network administrator
Manages and maintains computer networks, ensuring they operate efficiently and securely. Responsible for the infrastructure that connects computers, including hardware like routers and switches, as well as software and user access.
Network engineer
Designs, implements, and maintains computer networks to enable data and communication within organisations. Ensures networks are secure and reliable, and handling everything from physical infrastructure to virtual systems.
Accreditors
We make sure we provide our students with the most relevant, industry standard content, which is why this course is made up of material accredited by the following education leaders.
CompTIA
The leading global IT trade association, CompTIA, gives the industry a unified voice and real leadership in the IT community. As a non-profit organisation, CompTIA offers a unique range of training courses that validate your IT skills without restricting you to individual product suites.
Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft continue to be a dominant force in the software industry, particularly with operating systems and certification standards. Microsoft offers a wide range of products and services, including cloud computing (Azure), software (Microsoft 365, Windows), hardware (Surface), and gaming (Xbox).
Modules breakdown
- Operating systems
- Client-side virtualisation
- Command line tools
- Basic scripting
- Networking concepts
- Basic datacenter & cloud
- SOHO Devices
- Cloud Computing
- Virtualization
- Resolving Problems
- Troubleshooting
- Network Monitoring & Disaster Recovery Concepts
- Understand routing technologies
- Key factors of physical installations
- Explain the troubleshooting methodology
- Troubleshooting Network Performance Issues
- Solving Networking Issues
- Ports And Protocols And The OSI Model
- Routing, Switching, & Ip Addressing
- Network Topologies & Technologies
- Cloud Concepts, Network Services, & Cabling Solutions
- Networking Devices
- Network Storage, Virtualization, & Wan Technologies
- Managing the Device Lifecycle in Intune
- Implementing a Provisioning Strategy
- Deploying Apps Using Intune, Office Deployment, & Customization Tools
- Managing Identity & Access Control
- Managing Device Updates
- Migrating Windows Clients
- Managing Identity Using Microsoft Entra ID
- Deploying Windows Clients Using Autopilot
- Implementing Device Compliance Policies
- Selecting a Deployment Tool
- Configuring Remote Management for Windows Clients
- Implementing App Protection & App Configuration Policies
Exams
Upon completion of your pathway, you'll have gained these three, industry recognised certifications.
CompTIA A+
2 x 90 minute exams, 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions per exam
CompTIA Network+
1 x 90 minute exam, 90 multiple-choice and performance-based questions
Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate
1 x 100 exams, 60 multiple choice, drag and drop, and performance-based questions.
