“We believe that this programme has the potential
to provide a model of effective and mutually
beneficial partnerships between industry and
HE in the development and delivery of professional
post-graduate education.”
John Selby, Director, Higher Education Funding Council for England
IT Professional Development Programme “We need IT professionals who understand
Many traditional entry-level IT roles are disappearing
how technology and business processes
from the UK due to the effects of globalisation and
interact, and who can take a leadership role
rapid advancements in technology. Meanwhile, the
in IT-enabled business transformation. The
UK is experiencing strong growth in business and
UK needs to fast track graduates from any
customer-oriented roles such as project management,
background into more highly skilled roles.”
business analysis and solutions design. Ben Wishart, Whitbread
These changes in the job market have created a
challenging situation for new graduates entering
“The programme’s innovative structure and
IT professional roles; employers are often needing
delivery will take a realistic and practical
them to take on more highly skilled and complex
approach to IT professional development,
roles much more quickly than in the past.
maximising learning opportunities while
minimising the time spent away from work.”
Recognising a common need across the sector to
address this issue, employers have joined together
Linda A Macaulay, Manchester Business School
to develop a new IT Professional Development
Programme. Based on a suite of common core
competencies needed by IT professionals in the
early stages of their careers, the new programme
will enable new recruits to develop these
competencies and achieve a university-awarded,
industry-recognised qualification. Alongside ‘on
the job’ learning, participants can develop their
competencies through a range of Masters-level
Higher Education courses, private training courses
and, where available, employers’ own training.
The programme is supported by the Higher
Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE),
and is currently under development in partnership
with employers, private training providers and a
consortium of universities.
More information is available at www.e-skills.com/
itpdp
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