IT Career Guide

Starting a Second Career After 30 Years

A genuine, honest guide for anyone considering a completely new career after decades in one field, including IT as a realistic option.

Thirty years in one field builds real depth of experience, reliability, professionalism, and judgement that younger candidates simply have not had time to develop yet. Starting again is a genuinely significant decision, but the honest truth is that entry-level IT support hiring specifically values exactly those qualities, and a structured, short retraining path exists precisely for people in this position.

What you need to know

Decades of professional reliability and judgement are genuine assets, not something to downplay at interview
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 and confident about starting a genuine second career tends to work in your favour, not against you
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