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
ERP End-User with Superuser Experience
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Deep functional knowledge of specific ERP modules from a user perspective, ability to identify and troubleshoot common user errors, understanding of core business processes.
You're ready to move on when
- You're the person everyone in your department goes to when they have an ERP question.
- You've been involved in user acceptance testing (UAT) or training for new ERP features.
- You've independently created custom reports or dashboards using the ERP's built-in tools.
- 2
IT Helpdesk / Service Desk Analyst (Level 1/2)
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Strong troubleshooting skills, ticket management, clear communication, basic understanding of IT infrastructure, exposure to enterprise applications.
You're ready to move on when
- You've consistently resolved L1/L2 tickets with high user satisfaction.
- You've shown a keen interest in understanding the 'why' behind system issues, not just applying quick fixes.
- You're comfortable navigating complex enterprise applications and their error logs.
- 3
Junior Business Analyst (Operations focus)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Requirements gathering, process mapping, data analysis, stakeholder communication, understanding of business needs and how technology supports them.
You're ready to move on when
- You've successfully mapped out several business processes and identified areas for improvement.
- You're good at translating business needs into technical requirements.
- You've worked on projects that involved system changes or implementations.