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Inside the Industry

Digital Technology

The digital technology sector plays a pivotal role in driving innovation, enhancing business operations, and transforming how we live and work.

Careers span software development, cybersecurity, data science, IT support, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.

Industry Events & Networking Opportunities

Upcoming Events & Conferences

  • Tech Career Expo – A national fair showcasing pathways into technology roles across various industries.

  • Digital Innovation Conference – Focuses on trends in AI, cloud computing, and software development.

  • Cybersecurity & Data Summit – Explores career options in information security and data protection.

Career Progression Routes

Entry-Level to Expert Career Journeys

  • Software Development – Junior Developer → Software Engineer → Lead Developer → CTO

  • Cybersecurity – IT Technician → Security Analyst → Cybersecurity Consultant → CISO

  • Data & Analytics – Data Analyst → Data Scientist → Analytics Manager → Chief Data Officer

  • IT Support – Helpdesk Technician → IT Support Specialist → Systems Administrator → IT Manager

Skills & Qualifications

Essential Skills for Each Sector

  • Technical Proficiency – Coding, troubleshooting, systems administration, and cloud platforms.

  • Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking – Critical for software development and IT operations.

  • Cybersecurity Awareness – Understanding of data protection, ethical hacking, and risk management.

Certifications

  • Software & Development – BSc in Computer Science, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, AWS Developer Certification

  • Cybersecurity – CompTIA Security+, CISSP, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

  • Data & Analytics – Google Data Analytics Certificate, SQL Certification, MSc in Data Science

Helping you to make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in your career

Things that affect your choices, for example, skills and experience, money and housing, personal issues such as health, relationships and discrimination.

If you need career advice and support before, during or after you’ve completed your course, our trained advisors can help by providing you with in-depth career information, advice and guidance to make sure you make the right informed choices.