Success story

Alexander Van Oudgaarden moved into IT Administrator

After completing the Cyber Security Traineeship pathway, Alexander Van Oudgaarden progressed from City Manager into a role at BNP Paribas Real Estate.

Placed September 2025 with structured training, practical support and a clear route into work.

Alexander Van Oudgaarden

Before

City Manager

Now

IT Administrator

Pathway

Cyber Security

Alexander Van Oudgaarden's journey

Why did you start the traineeship?

I wanted to change my career from operations to IT and felt this was the perfect way to do it.

What did you enjoy most?

I really enjoyed the Security+ module, which taught me a lot and allowed me to make changes to my own online presence while learning.

What's your current role like?

Currently, I work as an IT Administrator at BNP Paribas Real Estate, a role that allows me to put my learning into practice. I handle the processing of new starters and leavers, allocate and set up mobile devices, and provide support with a range of issues related to mobile devices and software access.

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