Trainee IT Support Assistant

About the opportunity<br />Netcom Training's government-funded IT Support course is your shortcut to breaking into IT and launching a career in tech. Learn the essentials - hardware, networks, cloud computing, troubleshooting and more - in an interactive online format and earn a globally recognised CompTIA Tech+ certification.<br />Course details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Format: Online, practical workshops
• Schedule: Mon-Thur 6-9pm
• Start date: 17th August 2026
• Spaces: Limited to 35 learners per cohort<br />What you'll learn
• Setting up and maintaining secure networks
• Configuring and integrating desktop and mobile devices
• Applying cloud security and disaster recovery methods
• Understanding IT systems, legislation and business operations<br />Potential roles
• IT Systems Administrator
• Technical Support Technician
• Entry Level IT Technician
• Helpdesk Analyst<br />Additional benefits
• High-impact employability workshops
• Six months' access to online employability courses
• Ongoing career support<br />Eligibility<br />To apply, you must:
• Live in the West Midlands
• Be aged 19 or over
• Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £36,126 (West Midlands)
• Not currently be undertaking any other government-funded training
• Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate or sponsorship visa, or as a dependent of someone who is<br />Cost<br />This is a free government funded course<br />Spaces are limited, so apply today to secure your place on the 17th August cohort