Build practical technical skills across cyber security, data management, and system support. Taught by MAT IT experts, this programme prepares you for helpdesk or support engineer roles and progression onto Level 4 technical apprenticeships.
IT technical staff
Apprenticeship assessment consisting of:

The apprenticeship was the best way to learn. In IT, what you learn from a book and real life are totally different. Doing it in the workplace keeps your skills up to date; IT moves so fast. A traditional IT course is almost immediately out of date, but as the apprenticeship is work-based learning, the skills are always current and relevant.

The apprenticeship provides a structured pathway for learning, combining on-the-job training with formal education. This approach ensures you get the right mix of theoretical knowledge and practical experience, which is ideal for anyone starting their career in IT.
3
12-18
months
+ End-Point-Assessment
Blended learning
£15,000 (100% fully funded via the apprenticeship levy)
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