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Network managers help design, install and run an organisation's IT, data and telephone systems.
You could work: evenings; occasionally
You could:
You could work in an office.
You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree before applying for a job as a trainee network manager.
Relevant subjects include:
You'll usually need:
You could complete a network engineer higher apprenticeship or a digital technology solutions degree apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
You could move into network management if you have relevant experience. For example, working as a network engineer, senior IT support technician or IT manager.
You may be able to get an industry recognised certificate like Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or CompTIA Network+ through a private training provider.
You normally need to work in IT or have a high level of technical ability to get one of these certificates.
You can find out more about computing careers and training through The Chartered Institute for IT and Tech Future Careers.
You'll need to keep your skills up to date, for example in mobile and 'cloud' technologies. You can do this through training and industry certifications.
You could move into:project and information management; service planning and delivery; information security; business analysis; freelance consultancy
The Tech Partnership has more information about careers in IT.