- 93% employment success. Enrol today and get FREE examination fees and direct access to our Career Services team.
Course overview
Learn the basics of how to become an IT professional. This collection equips you with the skills needed to launch your IT career and introduces you to subjects that will help you identify which career pathway to go down.
With industry-recognised qualifications from CompTIA, it will help ensure that your CV stands out to employers in the industry.
Our dedicated Career Services team will provide you with the tools needed for a successful career in tech. Receive expert guidance for your career, learn how to navigate the job market and be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to dive into a role that suits you.
Job outcomes
- IT professional
What you'll learn
Study modules from:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
Recognition

Study method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration study load
- Self-paced learning up to 120 hours
Pathways
Once you’ve completed the IT Career Starter collection, you can move into Networking or Cyber Security. Both areas of IT are lucrative, with skilled professionals in high demand.
Course features
Why learn with us?
- We’ll get you career-ready and help place you into the industry
- Award-winning digital education
- Industry-leading tuition with 1-2-1 personal tutor access
- A global community of 40,000 students
- Unrivalled 360 Career Services and StudentCare™
- Access virtual seminars and classrooms
- We only partner with the biggest accreditors in the world
- Gain invaluable industry experience
- Change career, start fresh or simply advance in your current role
- Exclusive student benefits — Alumni community, industry events and lots more
Assessment
- Each course in this collection will have an exam assessment
Testimonials
-
Alex Thomas"My all-round networking and security skills increased to the point where I can speak to my current employer's IT and cyber security teams regarding issues and help out where needed. The lab practice was vital in getting the hands-on experience you'll need for when you get the job."
Career Services
During your studies, the Career Services team will equip you with the knowledge needed to tackle the complex jobs market and boost your employability.
By the time you’ve completed your course, you will have the tools and confidence to dive into a role that suits you.
You will receive a dedicated Careers Service eBook, divided into 3 phases. Each phase will give insight into the jobs market with tailored support to guide your job search. You must complete the work included before unlocking the next phase of our Career Services.
Who's it for?
The IT Career Starter Collection will provide you with the technical skills and respected accreditations to progress your career. This course is designed to teach you critical IT skills in hardware, software, and networking, whether you are experienced or new to the industry.
Delivery
How will I learn?
We offer exclusive and unique learning tech with ELSA and the Percipio App.
This is a unique benefit when studying with the Learning People, as you’ll be able to move through the training more efficiently and find the process easier to navigate.
You’ll gain access to thousands of microlearning assets in your browser while you’re learning from the best tech learning platform in the world, wherever you are in the world.
The simple interface will help accelerate your learning and increase utilisation, with one-click access to your content. You’ll work from your personalised learning playlist, designed to help you reach your career goals.
About Learning People
At Learning People, we are tech career experts with a mission to demystify the technology industry.
With ten years of industry experience, we’re advocates for career-ready education. We provide industry recognised certifications in cybersecurity, coding, IT and project management, to help advance or start your career in tech.
We're committed to delivering the best possible student experience whilst you’re completing your studies. This includes our exclusive Career Services, which will give you all the tools needed to maximise your employment potential.
Why choose Learning People?
- They’ll get you career-ready and help place you into the industry
- Accredited by CompTIA, Skillsoft, The Project Management Institute and much more
- Receive award-winning digital education
- Industry-leading tuition with 1:1 personal tutor access
- Support from a global community of over 30,000 students
- Unrivalled 360 Career Services and StudentCare™
- Access to virtual seminars and classrooms
- Gain globally sought-after qualifications and certifications
- Exam booking support & free resits
- Get hands-on industry experience
- Exclusive student benefits; Alumni community, TOTUM, industry