Executive and Senior Management (CTO, CIO, VPs, Directors)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Master’s degree (e.g., MBA, MSc in IT, MSc in Computer Science) is common.

Without Formal Education:

Extensive industry experience in various roles within IT and technology.
Leadership experience, proven track record of success in relevant projects.
Certifications like PMP, ITIL, CISM, or industry-specific qualifications.

Middle Management and Specialist Roles (IT Managers, Architects, Senior Engineers)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related fields.
Master’s degree for complex roles.

Without Formal Education:

Significant practical experience in relevant areas.
Certifications like CISSP, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CCNA, or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
Skills in project management, technical expertise, and team leadership.

Technical and Development Roles (Developers, Engineers, Analysts)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
For roles like Data Scientist, a degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Science.

Without Formal Education:

Bootcamps or online courses in programming languages, web development, or data analytics.
Certifications like Oracle Certified Professional, Certified ScrumMaster, or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Data Engineer.
Portfolio of work or open-source contributions.

Entry-Level and Junior Positions (Junior Developers, Associates)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields, often preferred.
Associate degree or diploma in a related field for some roles.

Without Formal Education:

Bootcamps, online courses, or certifications relevant to the specific field.
Demonstrable skills through personal projects, internships, or freelance work.
Active participation in relevant tech communities or forums.