IT Career Guide

Changing Career to IT at 40

Honest guide to changing career into IT at 40 in the UK. Real answers on whether it is realistic, what to expect, and the practical path in.

Changing career at 40 raises real, fair questions, about time, about starting again, about whether employers will take you seriously. The honest answer: entry-level IT support hiring is genuinely more about reliability, communication and problem-solving than age, and plenty of people successfully move into IT in their 40s every year.

What you need to know

Life and work experience is a genuine asset in IT support, not something to downplay

Entry-level IT support salaries typically start around £24,000 to £30,000

No degree or previous IT background required, the course starts from zero IT experience

Weekend-only training means you do not need to take a career break or lose income to retrain

Being honest about your motivation for changing career is usually a strength in interviews, not a weakness

Weekend only

Sat & Sun schedule

Small cohorts

Max 8 students

20 AI tools

Included free

Ready to start?

The September 2026 cohort is now enrolling. Small cohorts fill fast.

See the IT Career Programme