With Technology forever advancing, there are always careers to be made within the IT and Digital sector. With a wide variety of different jobs you can do in this space, and with lots to learn, it can really be a career that you grow into, and grow with.
You can learn coding, and become a programmer, or if you’re interested in communications, you could try a career in Digital Marketing. If you want to help people, becoming a UX Designer will set you up to make sure that digital products and services are suitable for all to use, and if you want to express yourself or entertain people, a career in Game Design is also possible.
Core Areas:
Want to work within IT and Digital sector, but unsure if you have the right skill set? There are ways to join the sector through other core functions that a wide variety of companies will have - getting you closer to working in your chosen sector.
Accounting: There are many exciting options in the accounting profession, as you can work in a variety of industries and digital companies. Accounting pays well and offers opportunities to progress.
Business Administration: Business administration is a fast-paced job with opportunities to advance and work in a range of sectors and businesses. It’s also a professional route that may lead to lots of options if you decide to move into another business sector later in life.
Human Resources: HR professionals’ day-to-day responsibilities are to ensure employee wellbeing and happiness. A well-trained and organised HR department is essential for maintaining a motivated and productive workforce, in almost every single large company.
Digital Marketing: As technology advances, so too do the possibilities for more effective marketing. There are a variety of professional options to select from, whether you want to get into management, analytics, product design, or brand management to name but a few.
Opportunities:
Here are some of the typical job opportunities within IT and Digital, and how you can make your first steps within the sector:
IT Consultant: Your role as an IT consultant is to work in partnership with clients, advising them how to use information technology in order to meet their business objectives or overcome problems. You’ll work to improve the structure and efficiency of IT systems in organisations. You’ll provide strategic guidance to clients about technology and IT infrastructures and will enable major business processes through enhancements to IT. You may be called upon to provide guidance and technical expertise during other processes as well, such as selection and procurement and user training and feedback.
Game Developer: Working in games development, you’ll be involved in the creation and production of games for personal computers, games consoles, social/online games, arcade games, tablets, mobile phones, and other handheld devices. In larger companies, you may focus on a particular area of programming such as network, engine, graphic, toolchain and artificial intelligence. With a smaller independent game producer, there’s often much less of a distinction between the role of developer and designer, and your job may incorporate both programming and design.
Data Analyst: Data analysts are in high demand across all sectors, such as finance, consulting, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, government, and education. The ability to pay attention to detail, communicate well and be highly organised are essential skills for data analysts. They not only need to understand the data but be able to provide insight and analysis through clear visual, written, and verbal communication.
UX Designer: As a UX designer, you’ll ensure that the ‘user experience’ for individuals using websites or applications is as efficient and pleasurable as possible. You’ll be involved in the design of digital products and services for specific target groups and end users and will need to understand motivations. You’ll work collaboratively with other members of the team and the wider business to ensure that products and services meet client needs.
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Courses in the IT, Digital and Marketing sector If you have an eye for detail and excellent problem solving and communication skills, a career in the IT and digital sector could be the ideal option. We work with some of the region’s most dynamic companies to develop talent and ensure that they are leading the way in digital innovation. We have lots of short courses available across Customer Service, Marketing, IT & Digital, Business and Professional that you can undertake to upskill for the core functions within the IT and Digital sector. We also offer live vacancies in apprenticeships in these fields too, so that you get experience in the role, and learn while working.
Courses For Adults: Digital technology is driving significant changes across just about every area of our lives. New developments and advancements mean that there are all kinds of jobs in the IT and digital industry, creating opportunities for many different professionals. A digital marketing career can be an excellent profession for ambitious and outgoing people who want challenging and creative jobs. You can experience the thrill of bringing in new clients and shaping the consumer narrative every day. Our Digital and Social Marketing course is a fast-paced and exciting 4-week course designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to build your online business brand and improve your marketing presence. By the end of the 4 weeks, you will gain an insight into the worlds of branding, digital marketing, web design, eCommerce and the required legislation. You could also achieve a City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Principles of Mobile Social Media for a Business
Skills Bootcamps: Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to a guaranteed interview with a local employer. Developed by the Government as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, Skills Bootcamps are being delivered in partnership with employers, providers and local authorities, to help people gain skills for life, help support skills demands in their local area, and ultimately – to help people get a better job. Please click on the links to find out more about the Skills Bootcamps delivered by The Growth Company:
• Skills Bootcamp in Content Marketing and Brand Design
• Skills Bootcamp in Software Development
• Skills Bootcamp in Computer Science Courses for young people
We have a range of flexible courses in the IT, Digital and Marketing sector to provide you with the skills needed to participate in and contribute to the digital world. From Essential Digital Skills to a Software Developer Apprenticeship, get ready to kick-start your career in a fascinating and rapidly growing sector with plenty of opportunities. View all of our courses for young people here
If you would like to enquire about apprenticeships or courses, please email recruitment@gceducationandskills.ac.uk, visit gceducationandskills.ac.uk or phone us on 0161 233 2656. To search through our full range of courses, you can visit: https://www.gceducationandskills.ac.uk/course-search/