Networking Career Starter Pathway

Develop your skills and capability to start your career in IT networking.

Why choose the Networking Career Starter Pathway?

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.

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.

CISCO

Cisco offers an industry-leading portfolio of technology innovations. With networking, security, collaboration, cloud management, and more, they help to securely connect industries and communities.