ICT networking hardware
The ICT network equipment or computer networking devices, such as UPS systems, electrical systems, networking facilities and structured cabling systems.
ICT networking hardware — the ICT network equipment or computer networking devices, such as UPS systems, electrical systems, networking facilities and structured cabling systems. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 51.83/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 6 occupations in our catalogue, including ICT network technician, ICT security technician, ICT technician, and communication infrastructure maintainer.
Occupations that require ICT networking hardware
Showing top 6 of 6 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is ICT networking hardware?
The ICT network equipment or computer networking devices, such as UPS systems, electrical systems, networking facilities and structured cabling systems.
What category of skill is ICT networking hardware?
ESCO classifies ICT networking hardware under the knowledge category, specifically in the database and network design and administration subcategory.
Is ICT networking hardware an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 51.83/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require ICT networking hardware?
In our catalogue, 6 occupations list ICT networking hardware as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include ICT network technician, ICT security technician, ICT technician, communication infrastructure maintainer, predictive maintenance expert, ICT network architect.
How transferable is ICT networking hardware between industries?
ESCO tags ICT networking hardware as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is ICT networking hardware the same as ICT networking devices?
Yes — ICT networking hardware is also known as ICT networking devices, or computer networking devices. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn ICT networking hardware?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands ICT networking hardware and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.