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1st line support training - Job placement programme

Guaranteed job in IT or your course fees back


IT Career Switch Ltd

Summary

Price
£995 inc VAT
Or £82.92/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
120 hours · Self-paced
Certification
CompTIA A+
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Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
  • Job guarantee programme is included in this course

Overview

With our IT Technician Traineeship you are guaranteed a role in IT (£18-£30K) or your money back.

Certification

CompTIA A+

Awarded by CompTIA

Description

Are you looking for industry recognised IT training that lead to a guaranteed job earning £18K-£30K per annum.

We are so confident you will be offered a role at the end of the training, that’s if for any reason you were not, we will refund 100% of your course fees back to you.

Our simple 3 step process makes starting a career in IT easy and achievable in as little as 6 weeks.

Step 1 - Online Prep

Firstly you will be going through a 100-120 hour online training period where you will be studying the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCENT, MCSA Window 7, 8 & 10. The courses are delivered online via video lectures, they will be available 24/7 so you can study through the training at your own pace. You can study this part around your current work and social commitments. During this step you will be learning the invaluable theory required to move onto step 2.

Step 2 - Practical Training

Our cutting edge live lab will give you the practical hands-on training that you will require from the comfort of your own home. Live-Lab is real computer equipment networked together and conveniently accessible over the internet.

Our hosted platforms are configured to imitate real world configurations by providing sufficient hardware not only to carry out tasks, but also test the impact of those changes. From the browser you gain administrative access to the relevant devices giving you complete control to carry out either your own configurations or follow the lab guides to configure specific technologies that are required for the relevant CompTIA exams.

Step 3 – CompTIA A+ Exams

You will finally be prepared for the official CompTIA A+ Certifications. We will firstly release extensive mock tests for you to practice on and once you are ready we will book your official exams.

CompTIA are international leaders in IT certifications and having the CompTIA A+ will not only qualify you as an IT Technician in the UK but across the globe.

90 Minutes per exam, maximum of 90 questions per exam.

Job placement

You are now ready to be placed into your new IT Technician role. You can expect a starting salary anywhere from £18K-£30K. As a technical support employee, you’ll be monitoring and maintaining the computer systems and networks within an organisation. If there are any issues or changes required, such as forgotten passwords, viruses or email issues, you’ll be the first person employees will come to. You will also be responsible for supporting and maintaining multiple systems and will be expected to keep up with general maintenance of all IT-related hardware/software

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot desktop and system problems, diagnose and solve hardware/software Incidents/problems
  • Incident and problem management
  • Provide exceptional Service support to the business
  • Provide solution(s)/work around(s) to incidents and Problems
  • Contribute to polices, processes and procedures
  • Install, maintain and support new applications
  • Supporting Windows 7,8 & 10
  • Facilitate the movement of IT equipment
  • Creating and maintaining network systems

You will be starting on a salary between £18-30k with fantastic opportunities to progress within the sector and move up the IT ladder. As an industry IT is not only financially rewarding, but enjoyable, many of our students who have gained a role from this wonderful opportunity have a real passion for IT and enjoy what they do on a day to day basis. Below is an illustration of the typical salaries found in popular IT roles:

Who is this package for?

Our IT Technician Job Guarantee Programme is designed for individuals that wish to pursue a career in the IT industry. Whether you are looking for a complete career change or a university graduate, we will be able to help.

We appreciate that every candidate has a different background and different level of skillset in IT, and this is exactly why we will design a custom package that is realistic and suitable to both the needs of our candidates and industry demand.

Our blended learning solution can get you into an IT technician role in as little as 6 weeks.

FAQ

How can you offer job guarantees?

We have partnerships with some of the biggest IT technical companies in the UK who understand that our IT traineeship in the future if entry level IT recruitment. Therefore we only advertise these job adverts in areas where we know we can place candidates with our partner companies.


How does the money back job guarantee work?

Our money back job guarantee is written in your terms and conditions that if we do not find you a new job in IT upon completion of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees back to you.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes all of our training has been fully accredited by CompTIA, Cisco & Microsoft.

When can I start the training?

As soon as you are ready to take your first step into a new career in IT we can get you registered and started within 2-4 hours.

How quick will I start my new job after completing the training?

The average amount of time is normally 1-3 weeks before you will be starting in your new role.

Can I study around my current job?

Yes the majority of our students are working full time so you can study around your current commitments, which is why we give you a full 12 months for peace of mind.

Average Earnings

  • 1st Line Support Technician – £24,000
  • Service Desk Administrator – £27,500
  • Network Administrator – £35,000
  • IT Risk Consultant – £60,000
  • Head of IT – £75,000

Money Back Guarantee

If you are not placed in an IT technician role upon completion of your training you will receive 100% of your course fees back within 5-10 working days.

Who is this course for?

Our IT Technician Job Guarantee Programme is designed for individuals that wish to pursue a career in the IT industry. Whether you are looking for a complete career change or a university graduate, we will be able to help.

We appreciate that every candidate has a different background and different level of skillset in IT, and this is exactly why we will design a custom package that is realistic and suitable to both the needs of our candidates and industry demand.

Our blended learning solution can get you into an IT technician role in as little as 3 weeks.

Requirements

No experience or qualification needed

Career path

IT Technician

2nd line support

3rd line support

Network engineer

Cyber security Analyst

Questions and answers


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JOANA asked:

Hello.When you are put in work placement, do you get paid?

Answer:

Yes, the Job placement salaries are between 18-30k a year

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JOANA asked:

Hello.Is exams included in costs?

Answer:

Hi Joana, no official exams are not included as we don't need you to sit them to place you into an IT role with one of our partners.

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A j asked:

Hi. Can you do placement without getting the certificate for this course?

Answer:

Yes we will place you into a role without getting the official certifications. We offer a job guarantee or your money back policy.

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colbert asked:

What age groups are execpted on this course

Answer:

We have placed people aged from 18 - 58 years old.

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Ross asked:

Can I pay for this course in instalments?

Answer:

Yes you can pay via 8 instalments.

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William asked:

Do you accept students living outside of Europe? If so, does the job guarantee and placement offer still stands?

Answer:

We accept students outside of the UK, but you will need to gain the right to work in the UK for us to be able to offer you the job guarantee.

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subhash asked:

Can people from outside UK (India) are eligible to take this course ..?

Answer:

You can do the training outside of the UK however we only offer the Job recruitment in the UK

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Ricky asked:

The job placements you offer? Are they local and permanent? It’s no good being offered a placement 20+ miles away for 18k that’s only for 2 months.

Answer:

All of the positions that we recruit for will be full time roles. All of our candidates will generally be place into a role within 15-20 miles maximum from their home.

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Chaya asked:

How much are the exams?

Answer:

The exams are included.

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Izuray asked:

How much does it cost each exame?

Answer:

The exams you will need are included in the cost of the package

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Marlon asked:

live in central America, is there any way you can still place me in a company in Europe? How can I contact you

Answer:

Unfortunately, our job placements are only in the UK and Ireland but you are more than welcome to study the package still and then find employment yourself afterwards.

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Ross asked:

Can I pay by installments?

Answer:

We don't have an option for monthly payments on the Reed site

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DM asked:

Is there any financial help with the course , at present I 'am out of job

Answer:

Unfortunately not

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Hamza asked:

How much do the exam cost

Answer:

The exams that you will need are all included.

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