IT Career Guide

From Cleaner to IT Professional

A guide for domestic and cleaning staff, including NHS domestics, considering a move into IT in the UK, covering transferable skills and the realistic route in.

Domestic and cleaning roles demand real discipline: working methodically, reliably, and to a consistent standard, day after day. That discipline, plus the willingness to learn a genuinely new skill from scratch, is exactly what entry-level IT support employers are looking for. No IT background is expected or needed.

What you need to know

Reliability and methodical, consistent work are genuine, valued IT support qualities
No degree or previous IT background required, the course starts from zero IT experience
Entry-level IT support salaries typically start around £23,000 to £29,000
Weekend-only training means you can train while still working your current job
Most students complete the 3-month course and start applying within weeks of finishing
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.

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