IT Career Guide

From Optician to IT Professional

A guide for opticians and optical assistants considering a move into IT in the UK, covering transferable skills, realistic salary and the practical route in.

Optical work involves precise, technical equipment and careful, methodical process, testing, fitting, calibration, all done accurately and consistently. That same precision and comfort with technical equipment is a genuine, real advantage moving into IT support roles.

What you need to know

Comfort with precise, technical equipment transfers directly into IT hardware troubleshooting

Methodical, accurate process discipline is exactly what IT support and administration need

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

Weekend-only training means you can train while still working

No IT background needed to start, the course is built from zero IT experience

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