Full job descriptionAbout the opportunity
Netcom Training’s government-funded IT Support course is your shortcut to breaking into IT and launching a career in tech. Learn the essentials - hardware, networks, cloud computing, troubleshooting and more - in an interactive online format and earn a globally recognised CompTIA Tech+ certification.
Course details
*Duration: 13 weeks
*Format: Online, practical workshops
*Schedule: Mon-Thur 6-9pm
*Start date: 17th August 2026
*Spaces: Limited to 35 learners per cohort
What you’ll learn
*Setting up and maintaining secure networks
*Configuring and integrating desktop and mobile devices
*Applying cloud security and disaster recovery methods
*Understanding IT systems, legislation and business operations
Potential roles and salaries
*IT Systems Administrator: £25,000 - £35,000
*Technical Support Technician: £23,000 - £27,000
*Entry Level IT Technician: £22,000 - £25,000
*Helpdesk Analyst: £18,000 - £25,000
Additional benefits
*High-impact employability workshops
*Six months’ access to online employability courses
*Ongoing career support
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
*Live in the West Midlands
*Be aged 19 or over
*Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £36,126 (West Midlands)
*Not currently be undertaking any other government-funded training
*Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate or sponsorship visa, or as a dependent of someone who is
Cost
This is a free government funded course
Spaces are limited, so apply today to secure your place on the 17th August cohort.