Description:

Most of your work will be desk-based but at various critical implementation stages of projects, particularly the testing stage, you may be more mobile as you travel round to make sure all is going to plan.
It is a rapidly expanding industry so there are loads of opportunities. Businesses in all sectors rely heavily on technology to improve their performance and if you have web-based programming skills you'll be in hot demand.
Once you have qualified you could specialise in a technical hands-on role or move into team management. As you get more experienced you can apply your knowledge to become an IT consultant.
Other development opportunities include becoming a lecturer, trainer or to go self-employed and work as a contractor.