Requirements

IT director - requirements

As an information technology (IT) director, you’ll control the IT operations in an organisation. Read on to learn more about a career in IT and what you could be working on day to day.

Know what you'll need to land a job below.

What qualifications do you need to be an IT director?

An undergraduate degree in a subject area closely related to IT will go a long way in helping you land your first job.

Subjects to consider include:

Other professional qualifications are available to study, such as diplomas and certificates.

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Do you need a postgraduate qualification to be an IT director?

You don’t need a postgraduate degree, but studying one can help you stand out when applying for jobs as well as boosting your skill set. Examples of courses at postgraduate level include:

Computer science
Computational discovery
Management - information systems and innovation

What skills do you need to be an IT director?

As well as good technical knowledge of IT, you’ll need robust business and management skills.

Hard skills usually include:

IT infrastructure
IT strategy
Telecommunications

Soft skills include:

Attention to detail
Communication
Delegation
Negotiation
Problem solving
Project management

Do you need work experience to be an IT director?

Before getting a job as an IT director, you’ll need an excellent understanding of IT and business, so you’ll need several years’ experience working in relevant roles. This should include work with different types of IT and experience managing projects.

At the beginning of your career, you can find placements, internships and other opportunities with either IT companies or organisations that offer work experiences with their IT departments.