IT Industry Overview

IT remains one of the fastest growing and most innovative industries worldwide. Even through the recession in recent years, the sector continues to develop with business and government investing heavily in IT. A sturdy infrastructure, on-going support and development are essential to corporate success and growth, and business operations have become reliant on the efficiency of these systems in order to perform to their full potential.

Despite the stability of the industry, it remains a challenging career path, requiring you to keep up with industry developments whilst learning to use and apply new technologies. As a leader in IT Services, FDM Group continuously keeps up with trends and changes in IT, and as a result we regularly alter and add to our Academy Programme.

IT Skills Shortage

For the past decade, an IT skills shortage has been reported despite the fact that thousands of IT students are graduating year on year. Undertaking a university degree is an excellent platform for gaining broad IT knowledge and exposure to some of the skills used in the industry, however most of the best positions in the field require specific expertise, like testing, development and application support. Being a specialist in your field and learning the skills that are commercially relevant will enable you to enjoy a successful career in IT, which is exactly what FDM provides.

Industry Trends

Keeping up with industry trends is crucial, as these could ultimately affect your own career. So whether you are just considering going into IT, looking for an IT career, or are currently a working IT professional, you should be aware of what is happening in the sector, by reading publications such as Computer Weekly and The Register.

If you are looking to bridge the gap between education and a high-profile IT career, then FDM may be the answer you have been looking for.