Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Q: Is there any need for more IT professionals in the UK? Isn't everyone going into IT these days?
A: According to current figures, the UK IT skills shortfall is still around 150,000 people, with about 130,000 new jobs being created annually. This will require an average of 110,000 new workers to enter the industry each year, with over 50% of these expected to come from non-IT related areas. (Read E-Skills 2010 Insights Overview).
As a country, we have quite a large intake into IT every year through a variety of training means including University and College, but it simply isn't high enough. Plus, there is an increasing shift towards vendor-based accreditation as opposed to academic qualifications i.e. Microsoft, CompTIA & CISCO certifications rather than A' Levels and Degree's.
So... Yes! There is a substantial demand for qualified IT professionals.
...And with the constant growth in the marketplace, it looks like there will be for quite some time to come.
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