IT Internships

Learn in-demand IT skills that lead to top jobs

A sample of Outcome.Life’s Network of IT Host Companies

Internships are proven to be the best way to kick-start your career

Learn In-Demand Skills

You will be able to put your theoretical knowledge into practise.

Update your LinkedIn

Prove your skills on the job and you are able to include them on your linkedin profile and resume.

Build your Network

Working with a team of IT professionals is the best way to build out your network.

Information Technology Internships

Internships are primarily focussed at helping students gain real-world experience in the workforce and putting their academic skills into practice. IT interns may work at IT companies or with tech teams at various institutions. They support IT, teams with software, hardware and all other technology-based tasks and activities. Undertaking an IT internship can give students or recent graduates a head start since they already have real world experience.

Example IT Internships

Outcome.Life have placed thousands of students into various IT internships

Software Developers

Develop, build and improve product features
Design and implement API methods and endpoints
Improve the performance and reliability of systems
Work with modern tools and frameworks

UX/UI Designers

Understand customer needs and how they interact with the product and conduct user research
Develop simple interactive designs and layouts
Wireframing & Prototyping
User testing
Work with front-end developers to bring prototypes to life

Business Analysts

Liaise with all stakeholders to find opportunities for growth in operations and processes
Develop a technical solution for a business problem
Develop BRA and SRS documentation in alignment with a product or service
Develop a system, user documentation and training plans

Data Analysts

Develop a clear understanding of the business problem and conceptualise the solution
Identify data points and streamline the data collection process
Consolidate ll data and perform the ETL process
User various statistical and ML methods to understand deeper trends
Use various visualisation for data storytelling

IT Project Management

Leading project planning sessions
Managing project progress and adapt work as required
Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders acting as a point of reference
Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation

Business Automation

Understanding many of the business process’
Mapping out how a process works end to end and who the key stakeholders are
Researching available software within the business to identify any efficiencies
Build prototypes for automation
Testing and implementing automation into the business.

How to prepare for an internship

Do initial research on roles and their responsibilities
Have a clear idea of what you want to do
Show real interest to learn new skills and put your skills into practice
Have an updated LinkedIn profile detailing your career-related interest
Professional resume
Make sure you are open to learning new things, programs and software

Software you should know

During your internship, you will be required to learn and use a wide range of software and programs. Knowing how to use these programs to a high level that will help you throughout your career.
With technology changing so quickly it is important to continue learning the most contemporary softwares to get relevant skills in the workplace with the latest technologies.

If you’re wanting to get a head start and make a real impression at your internship, we suggest you get ahead by learning some of the programs below in your personal time.