How to become an IT support analyst?
You can get into this job through a variety of routes, including a university degree, an apprenticeship, a college course, or on-the-job training.
You should explore these routes to becoming an IT support analyst, to find out which is the right one for you. Although some of these options have certain qualification requirements, many employers are more interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions.
You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme card to work on a construction site.
University
Many employers will require an IT support analyst to have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, such as computer science or information technology.
College
You could take a course at your local college which would enable you to join a company as a trainee IT support analyst. Relevant courses include:
Apprenticeship
You could complete an intermediate or higher apprenticeship in IT support, or an infrastructure technician advanced apprenticeship, to help you become an IT support analyst.
Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you will be fully employed by your company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Your time will be split between on-the-job experience and a college or training provider.
Work experience
Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as an IT support analyst. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.
Work
If you have basic IT skills, you could start work as a trainee IT support analyst and complete qualifications while you work to progress to a more senior role.
Typically, analysts will enter the profession as junior programmers, progressing to developer or consultancy roles. Experience is essential for career progression, especially when dealing with more complex systems and IT issues.
Skills
Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as an IT support analyst include:
- Ability to work well with others
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Being flexible and open to change
- Ability to use own judgement to make quick decisions
- Able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently.
