IT Consultant Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an IT Consultant:

  • B.Sc/BA in computer science, IT or relevant field;
  • M.Sc/MBA in business will be a plus
  • Professional certification (e.g. CompTIA A+) is an asset
  • Proven experience as IT Consultant
  • An analytical mind with problem-solving abilities
  • A team player with excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Customer service orientation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Ability to troubleshoot hardware,software and network problems
  • Experience with various operating systems and databases
  • Experience in project management

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of IT Consultant skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific IT Consultant roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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