Requirements

Telecommunications director - requirements

As a telecommunications director, you’ll be in charge of the design and function of communications systems within an organisation. Read on to learn about the job, what you’ll need to study and what a career could be like.

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

What qualifications do you need to be a telecommunications director?

It’s likely you’ll need at least an undergraduate degree for a role as a telecommunications director. It can be in a range of subject areas, but one closely related to IT will be beneficial.

Subjects to consider include:

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

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Do you need a postgraduate qualification to be a telecommunications director?

For many jobs you won’t need a postgraduate degree, but having one will give you higher-level skills and boost your career prospects.

Examples of courses at postgraduate level include:

Computer science
Computational discovery
Management - information systems and innovation

What skills do you need to be a telecommunications director?

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

Hard skills usually include:

Knowledge of IT systems and operation
Technical knowledge of IT equipment
IT and communications strategies

Soft skills include:

Communication
Leadership
People management
Problem solving
Project management
Negotiation

Do you need work experience to be a telecommunications director?

You’ll usually need several years experience working in relevant roles before you can become a telecommunications director. This might include work on a variety of projects that have given you different experiences. You’ll also need some business-related expertise, which you can get through managing projects and teams.

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