Introduction to IT & Digital Careers
6 weeks
Software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, QA, product, delivery, AI and the career pathways behind them. Especially useful for career changers.
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Level
- All levels
- Format
- Live online, delivered in weekly cohort sessions.
- Status
- Planning
Who it's for
- Career changers exploring IT and digital roles
- Recent graduates deciding which path to specialise in
- Non-technical professionals wanting to understand tech careers
- Anyone considering a move into product, QA, data or AI-adjacent work
What this course covers
Software, cloud, data, cybersecurity, QA, product, delivery, AI and the career pathways behind them. Especially useful for career changers.
What you'll be able to do by the end
- Explain the major roles across an IT and digital organisation
- Understand core cloud, data, security and quality concepts
- See how product and delivery roles fit together
- Identify where AI is changing digital careers
- Build a personal plan for which pathway to pursue next
Syllabus
Week 1: Software fundamentals
- How software actually gets built, in plain terms
- Key roles across a software team
- Common tools and terminology
- Where each IT career path begins
Week 2: Cloud and data
- What “the cloud” actually means and why it matters
- Core cloud concepts without technical jargon
- How data moves through a modern product
- Data roles and what they involve day to day
Week 3: Cybersecurity and quality assurance
- Core security concepts every IT professional should know
- Common risks and how organisations manage them
- What QA and testing actually involve
- How security and quality connect in practice
Week 4: Product and delivery
- What product managers actually do
- How ideas move from concept to shipped software
- Delivery roles and how teams work together
- A realistic picture of a normal sprint or release cycle
Week 5: AI
- How AI is changing IT and digital roles
- Where AI fits across product, delivery, QA and data roles
- Skills worth building now for an AI-influenced career
- Common myths about AI and jobs, addressed honestly
Week 6: Career pathways
- Mapping the roles covered to real career paths
- Building a personal plan based on your strengths
- What to learn next depending on your chosen direction
- Practical next steps: portfolios, applications and early roles
How the course works
- Live online, delivered in weekly cohort sessions.
- A 2-hour live session each week.
- 1 to 2 hours of self-study between sessions.
- Ongoing support between sessions, plus feedback on practical work.
Practical work
Across the course you'll produce real, usable work, not just notes. You'll leave with:
- A role-mapping exercise matching your strengths to career paths
- A short written reflection on your chosen direction
- A personal next-steps plan for the following 3 months
What's included
- A personalised career pathway worksheet
- Templates and worksheets for every module
- Recordings of every live session
- Slides from each session
- Feedback on practical work
- Certificate of completion
Prerequisites
No prior IT or technical background required. This course is designed as a genuine starting point.
Who delivers it
Collins Obasuyi, Founder & Principal Consultant
Collins works across product strategy, AI, delivery, quality and education, and teaches from real product and delivery work rather than abstract theory. Sessions are built around practical judgement: making decisions, working through trade-offs and applying methods that hold up outside the classroom.
FAQ
I have no technical background at all. Is this still for me?
Yes. This course is specifically designed as an entry point for people with no prior IT or technical experience.
Will this course qualify me for a specific job?
It's designed to help you understand the landscape and choose a direction with confidence, not to certify you for a specific role. Deeper courses build the specific skills for particular paths.
Are sessions recorded?
Yes. Every live session is recorded and shared with participants who can't attend live.
Can my employer pay for this course?
Yes. We're happy to provide an invoice for employer-funded enrolment.
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