Overview
Digital Skills Academy with Version 1 - Belfast. There will be two Digital Skills Academies delivered simultaneously. Each academy is an eight-week intensive training course, delivered through a mix of onsite learning at a Belfast Metropolitan College 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:
Training
* Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
* Cisco
* Java
* human insights
* Agile/ project management
* business and Green Skills
* software testing
Those taking part will receive a weekly training allowance of £180 for the length of the Academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare costs where eligible.
If you successfully finish the training, you\'ll be guaranteed a job interview with Version 1. However, successfully finishing either academy is not a guarantee of employment.
Who can apply
* 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 immigration status
* be eligible for UK Security Clearance
* if you gain employment with Version 1 you will be asked to apply for security clearance
* for more information visit: National security vetting
* have resided in the 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 to generate a manageable shortlist for interviews.
How to apply and key dates
The application process involves completing an online application form and online psychometric assessment. Apply online at the application form for Digital Skills Academy with Version 1.
* Closing date: Completed applications must be returned by 12.00 pm (UK time) on Friday 14 November 2025.
* Selection process: online interview and an in-person assessment day.
* Interview dates: between 25 November 2025 and 2 December 2025.
* Assessment day: 8 and 9 December 2025, with successful candidates offered a place on the Academy.
* Information session: 24 November 2025, with the opportunity to meet representatives from the Department for the Economy, Version 1 and Belfast Metropolitan College.
* Training dates: 19 January 2026 to 13 March 2026 for the first academy; 2 February 2026 to 27 March 2026 for the second academy. Applicants must be available for the entire training period.
Company information
Version 1 delivers market-leading IT consulting, solutions and managed services to domestic and international customers across all industry sectors in the UK and Ireland.
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