Belfast Digital Skills Academy

Version 1; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Northern Ireland is offering a Digital Skills Academy aimed at preparing candidates for Associate Consultant roles in Software Development and Service Desk areas. No previous experience is required, but candidates must hold a 2:2 degree or Level 5 STEM qualification. Successful trainees will receive a weekly allowance and guaranteed interview opportunity with the company after training completion.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Eligible to undertake Assured Skills training in the UK.
• Must have resided in the UK for the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an eight-week intensive training course.
• Preparation for an Associate Consultant position in Software Development and Service Desk.

Skills

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Cisco

Java

Agile/project management

Business skills

Software testing

Education

University degree classification of 2:2 or Level 5 qualification in STEM

Job description

Overview

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do. We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

What can you help us achieve in 2026?

What you will do

There will be two Digital Skills Academies with Version 1 which will be delivered simultaneously. Both Academies are fully funded by the Department for the Economy and delivered in partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC).

Each academy is an eight-week intensive training course, delivered through a mix of onsite learning at a BMC campus and virtually. Each academy will prepare you for an Associate Consultant position, working in Software Development and Service Desk areas of the business.

If selected for one of the academies, you\'ll receive training in:

• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Cisco
• Java
• Human insights
• Agile/ project management
• Business and Green Skills
• Software testing

Those taking part will get a weekly training allowance of £180 for the length of the Academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare costs where people qualify.

If you successfully finish the training, you\'ll be guaranteed an interview with Version 1 to complete a further 4-weeks specialised training. However, successfully finishing either Academy is not a guarantee of gaining employment.

Qualifications

No previous experience is required, however at the point of application, you must:

• be at least 18 years old
• have a university degree classification of 2:2 in any discipline or a Level 5 qualification in a STEM subject
• have the right to work and to undertake Assured Skills training in the UK and not be disqualified from doing either by reason of immigration status
• be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Should you be successful and gain employment with Version 1 you will be working on some exciting customer projects and you will be asked to apply for security clearance. For more information visit: National security vetting (external text, no link)
• have resided in UK for the last five years and have proof of travel during that time for 30 days or more
• 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.

Additional Information

Applications must be completed through the below link in order to be considered;

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/digital-skills-academy-version-1

Completed applications must be returned to DfE by 12.00 pm (UK time) on Friday 14 November 2025.