Dorset Software has an established history of employing graduates with minimal experience and transforming them into accomplished IT specialists - both in terms of technical expertise and professional skills. As such, we've invested a lot of time and knowledge in providing the best possible training for newcomers to the company.

Whether you’re joining in a development role or a role that’s more commercially orientated, your first few months at Dorset Software will teach you all you need to know to kick-start your career while being paid your full salary.
 

For development roles

The majority of trainees will join our technical team as Graduate Developers. You'll spend the first year of your scheme in our Poole offices, before relocating to one of our other office locations if you have opted to do so. 

On your first morning, after a general induction to the company, you'll meet your designated trainers who will support you and answer your questions throughout the programme.

You'll spend your first five months training intensively in a broad range of tools and technologies. The course is designed to encourage as much independent learning as possible, and guides you through an extensive syllabus which includes coverage of multiple programming languages, testing tools, application engineering and cloud infrastructure services.

After the initial core training, you'll move onto a live assignment with one of our clients. You will continue to have dedicated time set aside each month for further supported training, culminating in a recognised Software Development qualification after approximately two years.
 

Programme completion and beyond

We want everyone to achieve their full potential and, as such, we’re committed to encouraging continued learning and development. We support a range of skills-based and qualification-led courses, allowing staff to develop and flourish within their chosen areas of expertise.

A fully transparent structure also provides numerous opportunities for career progression. Ambitious candidates can aspire to streams such as IT Consultancy, business development or project management – assisted every step of the way by our tailored support network.