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IT Support TechnicianEntry-level IT certification (0.3 yrs)Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary)USD 5.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Careers CounsellorCareer guidance certification (0.5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 5.4K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Cybersecurity AnalystSecurity certification (entry to advanced) (0.5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 10.8K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Data AnalystProfessional data analytics certificate (0.5 yrs)Not recordedUSD 10K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
EntrepreneurIncubator or accelerator programme (0.5 yrs)Not recordedPick a countryPlan a path
Network EngineerVendor networking certification (0.5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 6.4K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
PhotographerPhotography course plus a portfolio (0.5 yrs)Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary)USD 3.7K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Project ManagerProject management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2) (0.5 yrs)Not recordedUSD 9.7K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Software DeveloperCoding bootcamp plus a portfolio (0.5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 11.3K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
UX DesignerUX course plus a portfolio (0.5 yrs)Not recordedPick a countryPlan a path
Web DeveloperOnline courses plus a portfolio (0.5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 7.7K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Welder and FabricatorWelding certification for advanced work (0.5 yrs)Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational trainingUSD 4.5K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
ChefCertificate or diploma in culinary arts (1 yr)Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary)USD 5.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Commercial FarmerCertificate in agriculture or agribusiness (1 yr)Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational trainingUSD 8.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Content CreatorPublish consistently and build an audience (1 yr)Not recordedPick a countryPlan a path
Human Resources OfficerProfessional HR certification (1 yr)First university degree or higherUSD 12.4K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Logistics ManagerLogistics or supply chain certification (1 yr)Short-cycle tertiary to first degree or higherUSD 8.9K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Marketing OfficerProfessional marketing certificate (1 yr)First university degree or higherUSD 13.9K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Police OfficerPolice training college (1 yr)Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational trainingUSD 7.8K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Tour GuideTour guiding certificate (1 yr)Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational trainingGBP 2.3K occupation group, 2026 provisionalPlan a path
Data ScientistMaster's in data science (common, not essential) (1.5 yrs)Not recordedUSD 10K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Management ConsultantMBA (common for senior roles) (1.5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 8.5K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
MidwifePost-nursing midwifery qualification (1.5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 8.1K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Policy AnalystMaster's in public policy (common) (1.5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 6.9K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Procurement OfficerProfessional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS) (1.5 yrs)Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary)USD 4.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Agricultural Extension OfficerDiploma in agriculture (2 yrs)Not recordedPick a countryPlan a path
Aircraft Maintenance EngineerAircraft maintenance training course (2 yrs)Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational trainingUSD 11.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Airline PilotBuild flying hours, then airline training (2 yrs)Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary)USD 19.3K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
CarpenterCarpentry apprenticeship or vocational certificate (2 yrs)Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational trainingUSD 5K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Early Childhood TeacherCertificate or diploma in early childhood education (2 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 3.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
ElectricianElectrical apprenticeship or vocational certificate (2 yrs)Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational trainingUSD 5.3K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Film and Video ProducerWork up from production assistant (2 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 7.5K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Financial AnalystInvestment certification (e.g. CFA) (2 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 6.8K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Graphic DesignerDiploma in graphic design (2 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 5.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
JournalistDiploma in journalism (2 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 5.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
PlumberPlumbing apprenticeship or vocational certificate (2 yrs)Completed secondary, sometimes with vocational trainingUSD 5.3K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Primary School TeacherPrimary teaching certificate or diploma (2 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 5.3K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Public Health OfficerMaster of Public Health (for senior roles) (2 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 7.8K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Social WorkerDiploma in social work (2 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 6K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
University LecturerMaster's degree (minimum) (2 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 6.3K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
AccountantProfessional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) (2.5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 7K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Biomedical EngineerDiploma in biomedical equipment technology (3 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 11.8K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
ChemistBachelor of Science in Chemistry (3 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 7.6K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Clinical OfficerDiploma in clinical medicine (3 yrs)First university degree or higherGBP 3.6K occupation group, 2026 provisionalPlan a path
Environmental ScientistDegree in environmental science (3 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 6.9K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Hotel ManagerDegree in hospitality or hotel management (3 yrs)Short-cycle tertiary to first degree or higherUSD 5.8K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Industrial ChemistBachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry (3 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 7.6K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Medical Laboratory ScientistDiploma in medical laboratory technology (3 yrs)Short-cycle tertiary (diploma, 1 to 3 years after secondary)USD 8.6K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
MicrobiologistBachelor of Science in Microbiology or Biology (3 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 6.4K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
PhysiotherapistDiploma in physiotherapy (3 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 8.6K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Registered NurseDiploma in nursing (3 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 8.1K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
StatisticianBachelor of Statistics (3 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 8.8K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Supply Chain AnalystDegree in supply chain, business or engineering (3 yrs)Not recordedUSD 5K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
AgronomistBachelor of Agriculture or Agronomy (4 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 8.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Chemical EngineerBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (4 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 10.4K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Civil EngineerBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (4 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 8.4K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Construction ManagerDegree in construction management or engineering (4 yrs)Short-cycle tertiary to first degree or higherUSD 9.6K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Electrical EngineerBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (4 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 10.1K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Judge or MagistrateBachelor of Laws (LLB) (4 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 12.8K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
LawyerBachelor of Laws (LLB) (4 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 13.3K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Mechanical EngineerBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (4 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 8.7K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
PharmacistBachelor of Pharmacy (4 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 11.7K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Quantity SurveyorBachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying (4 yrs)Not recordedUSD 10.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Secondary School TeacherBachelor of Education or a degree plus a teaching diploma (4 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 6K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
ArchitectBachelor of Architecture (5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 8.3K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
DentistBachelor of Dental Surgery (5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 14.2K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
Medical DoctorMedical degree (MBChB, MBBS or MD) (5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 21.4K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path
VeterinarianBachelor of Veterinary Medicine (5 yrs)First university degree or higherUSD 10.8K this occupation, May 2025Plan a path

Where this comes from

6,682 moves connect 938 occupations (68 guided careers plus O*NET occupations): 106 known moves with typical years from our career data, 5,526 from O*NET’s Related Occupations (O*NET 31.0, U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), 80 between careers sharing 30% or more of their skills (rare skills count more than common ones such as communication), and 970 entry routes. When a source gives no time for a move, we rank it as the length of the new career’s main qualification (for O*NET occupations, the minimum preparation time O*NET gives for its Job Zone) and say so. Ranking also counts one year for each change of job, so a direct route beats hopping through many similar jobs; times shown are never changed by this. A route uses at most three similarity links (moves with no published time), because chains of “similar” jobs drift; known moves are unlimited. Retraining directly for the goal is always shown as an option.

Pay: International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT: Average monthly earnings of employees by sex and occupation (ISCO-08 major groups). Source: ILOSTAT, International Labour Organization. Nominal local currency; latest year since 2010 for each country. Usual education follows the ISCO-08 skill levels (ILO).