As one of the fastest growing industries in the UK, careers and training in Digital, Computing and IT skills can open up a wide range of options for people seeking employment.

Web development, app coding, robotics, digital marketing and social media management are all examples of potential career paths in the field. Central to these is the management and control of information based tasks to maximise a company's output.

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• Transferable skills
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• Apprenticeship information
• Training information

Transferable skills

Technical skills

These "hard" skills are common in the IT industry. You may want to note which knowledge and skills you possess already and what areas you could learn more through training, certifications or hands-on experience. These could include; Technical writing, Social media management, Coding, Network configuration, Hardware deployment, Operating system knowledge or Database management.

Project management

IT professionals often have multiple projects going on at a time and need to manage varying responsibilities. You may need to create a plan to reach specific goals and work through project setbacks with coworkers.

Tenacity

Some IT tasks require more thought and effort. If you have a difficult task, persistently working through the challenge shows your work ethic. You also will need to commit to learning and growing as a professional to keep up with the evolution of technology.

Flexibility

The IT field requires day-to-day flexibility. For example, you may often get last-minute changes of setbacks in projects you need to address immediately. Adaptability and quick thinking skills will be very useful to you.

For more information on transferrable skills, visit Indeed.com

Find a job

Interested in a career in the Digital, computing or IT sectors?

With such a wide range of opportunities available in the Digital sector, it's important to know exactly what you're looking for and what it will take to achieve your career goal. The National Careers Service website offers a comprehensive overview of multiple digital and ICT career opportunities, including App Developers, E-Learning Development, Librarianship and Social Media Management. Click the button below to find out more.

National Careers Service - Digital, Computing and Technology

Apprenticeship information

Gov.uk

The Gov.uk website has a collection of searchable apprenticeships across all sectors.

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Training information

*While we do our best to make sure the resources listed here are up to date, course providers change frequently and as such, the information may not be current.

Bolton College

Bolton College offer multiple different routes for education and training into the digital sector, including both A-Level and T-Level courses.

Computing

T-Level Digital

University of Bolton

The University of Bolton

The University of Bolton offers you a diverse and exciting opportunities to pursue an electrical and electronic engineering degree in its state-of-the-art School of Engineering, as well as study towards a degree in computing at their Centre for Applied Computer Science.

Computing

Electrical and Electronic Engineering