STEM

You could get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• volunteering

University

You could do a relevant foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in:

• computing
• education and training
• business studies
• human resources
• learning support

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

For more information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
• university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/

College

Most colleges offer courses in IT user skills or digital skills.

The International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL), previously known as the ECDL qualification, is also widely available.

Courses like these teach you the main computing skills needed for everyday work tasks.

You will usually need to complete an IT qualification at level 3 or higher if you want to go on to teach computer skills to others.

Apprenticeship

You could apply to do a Learning and Skills Teacher Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship.

You'll need a qualification in the subject you want to teach, for example, IT skills.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

For more information

• equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
• guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide

Work

You could move into an IT training role within your organisation by gaining promotion. You'll need a good working knowledge of all the common business IT programs to do this.

Volunteering and work experience

You could do voluntary teaching, for example helping students with disabilities to use IT and assistive technology. Volunteering experience may give you an advantage when applying for jobs.

Other routes

If you already have good IT skills, you could take a learning and development qualification with a professional body like the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. This could help you to improve your training skills.

Requirements and restrictions

You'll need to:

• pass enhanced background checks

More information

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With experience, you could become a lead trainer in your organisation, an area training co-ordinator or a freelance trainer. You could also teach in further education.

You could move into technical writing, project management or work in other areas of IT, like e-learning development and publishing.

It may be helpful if you get the European Computer Driving Licence qualification. This teaches you the main computing skills for everyday work tasks.