Who’s the Tech Pro?
Tools of the Trade
Career Pathways
Cyber Careers
Tech in the Real World
100

This person writes code to build software applications.

Who is a Software Developer?

100

This Microsoft Office tool is commonly used for spreadsheets and data analysis.

What is Excel?

100

This type of qualification combines work and study and is a popular route into IT.

What is an apprenticeship?

100

This is the practice of protecting systems and data from digital attacks.

What is cybersecurity?

100

This device is used by delivery drivers to scan packages and track deliveries.

What is a barcode scanner (or handheld terminal)?

200

This role involves protecting systems from hackers and cyber threats.

Who is a Cybersecurity Analyst?

200

This tool is used by developers to write and edit code, often with features like syntax highlighting and debugging.

What is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE)?

200

This post-16 qualification is often required for university entry.

What are A-levels?

200

This type of hacker helps organisations find and fix security flaws.

What is an ethical hacker?

200

This technology is used in hospitals to store and access patient records.

What is Electronic Health Records (EHR)?

300

This person manages and maintains computer networks.

Who is a Network Engineer?

300

This platform allows developers to collaborate on code, track changes, and manage projects online.

What is GitHub?

300

This type of degree focuses on computing and software development.

What is a Computer Science degree?
(Mr Locke has one of these)

300

This is a common type of cyber attack that tricks users into giving away information.

What is phishing?

300

This type of software helps businesses manage customer relationships.

What is CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software?

400

This job involves analysing large sets of data to find trends and insights.

Who is a Data Analyst?

400

This software is used by IT support teams to remotely access and troubleshoot users’ computers.

What is remote desktop software (e.g., TeamViewer or AnyDesk)?

400

This UK-based qualification is equivalent to A-levels and focuses on practical, career-related learning in fields like IT.

: What is a BTEC National Diploma?

400

This role involves responding to and investigating security breaches and incidents.

What is an Incident Responder?

400

This technology powers voice assistants like Alexa and Siri.

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

500

This professional designs the overall structure of IT systems and ensures they meet business needs.

Who is a Solutions Architect?

500

This type of software is used by IT project managers to plan, track, and manage technology projects and team collaboration.

What is project management software (e.g., Jira or Trello)?

500

This is a short, intensive course designed to teach coding skills quickly.

: What is a coding bootcamp?

500

This type of cybersecurity testing simulates real-world attacks to find system vulnerabilities.

What is Penetration Testing?

500

This system is used in retail to track inventory and sales in real time.

What is a Point of Sale (POS) system?

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