Management programme
Graduate pathway
18 months
An 18-month accelerated programme for IT professionals with some experience who are ready to step into management. Build advanced technical credentials, develop real leadership skills and make the transition to a management or senior role.
Who this pathway is for
- Graduates with 1–3 years of IT industry experience
- People who have completed the student pathway and are ready to progress
- IT professionals looking to move into a management role
- Technical specialists who want to develop leadership skills
- People with strong technical skills who are ready for more responsibility
What you will get
- A management or senior technical role within 18 months
- ITIL 4 Foundation and a role-specific Microsoft certification
- Formal management experience on real client projects
- Monthly one-to-one mentoring with a senior manager
- A personal development portfolio
- A three-year career plan agreed at programme completion
The 18-month journey
Four phases designed to take you from experienced practitioner to confident manager.
Phase 1Months 1–3
Assessment and planning
- Skills assessment and gap analysis
- Personal development plan agreed with your manager
- Role assignment based on experience and goals
- Introduction to In4ra management frameworks
- First certification pathway identified and started
Phase 2Months 4–9
Technical and management depth
- Role-specific Microsoft or CompTIA certification
- ITIL 4 Foundation certification
- Leading on client projects with increasing autonomy
- Monthly mentoring sessions with a senior manager
- Leadership and communication skills programme
Phase 3Months 10–14
Management practice
- Formal management responsibilities (team lead or project lead)
- Involvement in client relationship management
- Contributing to business development and proposals
- Advanced certification (Microsoft Associate or equivalent)
- Presenting to clients and senior stakeholders
Phase 4Months 15–18
Transition to management
- Full performance and salary review
- Formal promotion to management or senior technical role
- Personal development portfolio presented
- Three-year career plan agreed
- Transition to mentoring the next cohort
Certifications on this pathway
ITIL 4 Foundation
IT service management best practice framework
Microsoft Associate (role-specific)
e.g. MS-102, AZ-104, SC-200 depending on specialism
CompTIA Security+
For those on a cyber security track
CompTIA Network+
For those on an infrastructure or networking track
Ready to accelerate your career?
Applications for the next graduate pathway cohort are open. Apply now or read success stories from previous participants.