Qualifications improve your chances; they do not gate the job. Level 2 is the most recognised.
Typical pay: £28,000 to £62,000Level 2 most recognisedOpen entry
Pay range: National Careers Service.
Your route in
You can start without qualifications - direct entry/volunteering; a qualification improves your chances
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Qualifications employers recognise (Level 2)
Any of these strengthens your application.
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Where this can take you
With experience, you could become a: systems analyst, IT project manager, web developer and network manager. You could also work as a consultant or become self-employed.
- A Level Computer Science L350 courses
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Computing L35 courses
- Foundation Degree in Business Computing L41 course
- Level 3 Diploma in ICT Professional Competence L31 course