IT Consultant

Background

IT Consultants help businesses and organisations use technology effectively to solve problems and improve how they work. They analyse what a company needs, recommend suitable software or systems, and guide them through implementing new technology. They might work with different clients on various projects, spending time understanding their challenges and creating solutions.

Similar Roles

Systems Analyst

Business Analyst

Network Administrator

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior IT Consultant→IT Manager→Solutions Architect→IT Director

Publications

CIO MagazineInformation Week

Books

The Phoenix ProjectA Guide to the IT Body of Knowledge

Movies

The Social NetworkHalt and Catch Fire

Key Figures

Satya NadellaSundar PichaiSheryl SandbergMarc Benioff

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference4.6, 658.4For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Technology ConsultantIT Business ConsultantSystems ConsultantDigital Consultant

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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