The training required for these technical jobs varies. Usually for management positions, they'd look for an undergraduate degree. There are numerous technical schools that offer certification in computer technology. And some IT companies including Microsoft, offer this training in-house. So too does Ferrara's firm, with the caveat that an employee must refund the cost of that training if he or she leaves within a year.
Information technology is a vast field of sub-categories and specializations.
Recruiters and job applicants run through long lists of skill sets, trying to get good matches of applicants and employers. Here's an interactive menu of some key areas in the wider field. It's real-world experience and the ability to learn and the ability to want to learn that counts. Hitting 'Shift' With good salaries and plenty of opportunities, some workers are getting the training they need for a mid-career switch to an IT job. They aren't really mature.