Your Tech Career Journey

Discover how to transform your passion for technology into a rewarding career. Follow the pathway from education to your dream job.

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Software Developer

Very High Demand

Duration

3-4 Years

Salary Range

€45k - €90k

1

Education Foundation

3-4 years

Build fundamental programming and problem-solving skills

BSc Computer Science

NFQ Level 8University

Software Engineering

NFQ Level 8TU/University

Coding Bootcamp

CertificatePrivate Training

2

Skill Development

1-2 years experience

Master modern development tools and methodologies

JavaScript
Python
React/Vue
Git/GitHub
SQL
REST APIs
3

Career Launch

Enter the workforce and grow your career

Entry Roles:

Junior DeveloperFrontend DeveloperBackend DeveloperFull Stack Developer

Career Growth:

Senior → Lead → Architect

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Data Scientist

High Demand

Duration

4-5 Years

Salary Range

€50k - €100k

1

Education Foundation

4 years

Learn statistical analysis and data manipulation techniques

BSc Data Science

NFQ Level 8University

Statistics & Analytics

NFQ Level 8University

MSc Data Analytics

NFQ Level 9Postgraduate

2

Skill Development

1-2 years experience

Build expertise in data analysis and predictive modeling

Python/R
SQL
Machine Learning
Pandas/NumPy
Tableau/PowerBI
Statistics
3

Career Launch

Transform data into business insights and value

Entry Roles:

Data AnalystJunior Data ScientistML EngineerBusiness Intelligence Analyst

Career Growth:

Senior → Lead → Chief Data Officer

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Cybersecurity Specialist

Very High Demand

Duration

3-4 Years

Salary Range

€48k - €95k

1

Education Foundation

3-4 years

Master security principles and threat detection

BSc Cybersecurity

NFQ Level 8University

Network Security Cert

NFQ Level 7-8TU/ATU

Ethical Hacking Cert

Professional CertIndustry

2

Skill Development

1-2 years experience

Develop hands-on security testing and defense skills

Network Security
Penetration Testing
SIEM Tools
Cryptography
Linux/Unix
Python
3

Career Launch

Protect organizations from cyber threats

Entry Roles:

Security AnalystPenetration TesterSOC AnalystSecurity Engineer

Career Growth:

Senior → Manager → CISO

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