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The demand for IT professionals is rising, along with salaries, so now's a great time to switch over to a career in IT - and our entry-level courses can help you get there.

Anyone can do it - even if you lack previous IT training, experience or skills, you'll still be eligible.

A Diverse Industry

Careers for IT professionals are extremely varied - you could become a computer scientist, a systems analyst, a game designer, a webmaster, a 3D artist, a security specialist, and more.

Your personal preference, skills and ambition are crucial when determining what area of IT you want to get into. Use our Career Pathways Guide on the right to decide which path is right for you, or contact a SEEK Learning consultant.

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If you're ready to move into IT, we can help you get started. A SEEK Learning consultant will:

analyse your current skills and knowledge levels
recommend a course or custom training package that's right for you.

We have helped thousands of people to start and advance their IT careers. To start yours, contact us today.

Career Pathways Guide

Find out more about these different areas in IT:

Multimedia / Web Design

Network Design and Administration

Helpdesk / Technical Support

Programming / Software Engineering

Multimedia / Web Design

One of the most exciting, creative areas in technology.

Related jobs:

Web developer
Multimedia developer
Graphic designer
Games programmer
Instructional designer

Personal requirements:

Creative
Good communication skills
Willing to learn and adopt new technologies
Attention to detail
Team player
Able to work to deadlines

Courses to get you there:

CIW Web Developer

Adobe CS4 Training

Network Design and Administration

Design, install and maintain computer networks and systems.

Related jobs:

Network administrator
Network engineer
Database administrator
Systems manager

Personal requirements:

Strong technical aptitude
Detail-oriented
Focused
Logical
Able to work independently or as part of a team

Courses to get you there:

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): SQL Server 2005

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003 (MCSE 2003)

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Helpdesk / Technical Support

Great for beginners - help others with their computer problems while gaining experience to climb the IT ladder.

Related jobs:

IT support technicians
Helpdesk operators
Hardware technicians

Personal requirements:

Good communication skills
Logical
Analytical
Can work independently or as part of a team
Keen to deal with complex concepts and issues

Courses to get you there:

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

Customer Support Representative (CSR)

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 (MCSA 2003)

More information about helpdesk training and careers

Programming / Software Engineering

Design, develop and customise software programs, from small Web applications to large-scale enterprise software suites.

Related jobs:

Software developer/ programmer
Coder
Programmer
Service engineer
Tester

Personal requirements:

Good communication skills
Logical
Analytical
Can work independently or as part of a team
Keen to deal with complex concepts and issues

Courses to get you there:

Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP)

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications

Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD): Enterprise Applications Developer

IBM Certified Solution Developer - XML and Related Technologies

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