The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
IT Helpdesk / Service Desk Analyst
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Incident management, basic troubleshooting across various software, customer service, clear communication, ticket management.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently resolving L1/L2 IT issues with high user satisfaction.
- Demonstrating a keen interest in business-specific applications beyond general IT.
- Proactively identifying recurring issues and suggesting improvements to the knowledge base.
- 2
Operations Coordinator / Administrator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Deep understanding of operational processes (e.g., warehouse, logistics), heavy use of ERP/WMS in a daily capacity, data entry accuracy, process adherence.
You're ready to move on when
- Becoming the 'go-to' person for system queries within their operational team.
- Identifying system-related inefficiencies in their daily work and suggesting fixes.
- Demonstrating exceptional data accuracy in all system transactions.
- 3
Graduate Programme (IT/Operations focus)
0-1 year (as part of a structured programme)Skills to master
- Structured learning, project participation, exposure to various business functions, foundational business analysis, report generation.
You're ready to move on when
- Successful completion of relevant rotations or project assignments.
- Positive feedback from managers and mentors across different departments.
- Demonstrating a strong aptitude for system analysis and problem-solving.


