A change of career into IT is on the cards for Inga after she successfully progressed from the CompTIA Fundamentals course on to the A+ programme with the Digital Skills Academy. Inga, from Dudley, works part-time in civil engineering working for a company that carries out soil testing for land developers. Mindful of securing a career with a sound progression route, Inga was drawn to the IT sector because she already had a good level of basic knowledge.
Some online research led her to the DSA courses which are being offered at no cost to students living within WMCA postcodes, and the online Fundamentals programme seemed the ideal place to start.
Inga said, “I really needed to find a course where I could learn independently in my own time because I have a busy job, and also need time to look after my 18-month-old son. I could follow the CompTIA course whenever I had a spare moment, and without going into college. I did have the support of my assessor who was really helpful in guiding me if I had any questions.
“The course is highly detailed and was more extensive than I expected. I could even do the exam online at home which was so much more convenient than going into a test centre.
Inga, originally from Lithuania, said that qualifications in IT are more accessible in the UK and she will have more opportunities to start and progress a career as a computer technician.
She added, “Although it is a busy sector, you really need the right qualifications to get a job. The Fundamentals course was an introduction to IT skills and a perfect opportunity to see if a career in IT was right for me. I was delighted to pass the exam and have moved on to the A+ course which is a qualification that employers recognise. I am getting on well and hope to take the exam in a couple of months from now. After that, I will be able to start job-hunting and plan to also take the Security course after that.
“These courses from the DSA are fantastic and I would have completed them more quickly if I had not been working and looking after my family. They are ideal for anyone who is not working, and I would recommend them as a great springboard into a fascinating career.”
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