Digital Skills Academy with Version 1
If you're interested in a career in digital services, training opportunities are now available. Candidates selected to join the programme will receive training on the latest technologies. This Digital Academy will help you develop your IT skillsets and earn industry-recognised certifications and have the opportunity to work within Version 1.
Training
The Digital Skills Academy with Version 1 is supported by the Department for the Economy and delivered in partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC).
The academy is an eight-week training course, delivered onsite, at a BMC campus and will prepare you for a potential Associate position in roles such as Dev Ops Engineers and Software development.
If you're selected for the academy, you'll receive training in:
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Cyber Threat Management
- Networking Basics
- Java
When you're in a training academy, you:
- will receive a weekly training allowance of £175
- will be reimbursed weekly travel expenses
- may be eligible for childcare allowance
If you successfully complete the course, you'll be guaranteed a job interview with Version 1. However, successful completion of the academy is not a guarantee of gaining employment.
Who can apply
No previous experience is needed but you must:
- be at least 18 years old
- have a university degree classification 2:2 in any discipline or a Level 5 qualification in a STEM subject
- be eligible to work in the UK and are eligible for UK Security Clearance, you’ll be working on some exciting customer projects and you will be asked to apply for security clearance - for more information visit National security vetting: clearance levels
- have appropriate IT access to link to the online tuition
If a large number of applications are received, Version 1 reserve the right to enhance the minimum criteria, if necessary, to generate a manageable shortlist for interviews.
Preference will be given to applicants with at least a 2.2 degree in a STEM related subject.
How to apply
The application process will involve the completion of an online application form and online psychometric assessment.
Apply online at:
Closing date
Completed applications must be returned by 12 noon (UK time) on Friday 3 May 2024.
Interview, assessment and training dates
Virtual Interviews will be held between 24 –31 May 2024.
An assessment day will be held at Version 1’s Belfast office on 12 June 2024.
Training will begin on 8 July 2024 and finish on 4 September 2024.
Applicants must be available for the duration of the training period.
Company Information
Version 1 deliver market-leading IT Consulting, Solutions and Managed Services to their domestic and international customers across all industry sectors in the UK and Ireland.
Version 1 believes in unlocking the potential of Early Careers Associates. The Digital Academy has been designed to provide cutting-edge training on the latest technologies, empowering Associates to deliver high-quality services to customers. Version 1 has partnered with leading training providers to create a bespoke Digital Academy that helps Associates develop their IT skillsets and earn industry-recognised certifications.
Further information
For more information on this academy or to receive updates on new academy opportunities as they arise, contact the Department for the Economy – Employer Skills Branch.
Privacy notice
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