YOUR IT CAREER STARTS WITH A SKILL ASSESSMENT
Which IT career
could suit you?
Start with a free skill assessment. Discover careers that match what you know, understand your skill gaps, and find your next learning step—even if you are just starting out.
Career guidance built around your skills and goals.
Career intelligence
Mr Gayan Abeygunawardana
Target role · Cloud Architect – Microsoft
YOUR CAREER, IN THREE MOVES
Illustrative profile and salary above · AI-generated sample portrait.
Your Career Journey
From Skills to Job Readiness
Assess Your Skills
Map your current technical strengths across key IT domains.
Career Analysis
Compare your profile against in-demand local and global roles.
Skill Gap Detection
Identify missing skills and prioritise what matters most.
Course Recommendation
Connect each skill gap to an exact NextGen Campus pathway.
Become Job Ready
Follow a clear roadmap toward practical career readiness.
Choose Your Assessment Path
Two Ways to Start
Find My Best Career Match
I know my skills. Show me the best career paths for me.
Start Skill AssessmentChoose My Target Career
I already know my dream role. Show me what skills I need to achieve it.
Explore Career PathsPopular Career Paths
Explore your possibilities
Cloud Engineer
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Cyber Security Engineer
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DevOps Engineer
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Data Analyst
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Network Engineer
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AI Engineer
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Azure Administrator
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SOC Analyst
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Microsoft 365 Administrator
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Sri Lanka Salary Guide
LKR Per Month
| Career Role | Entry Level (0-2 Years) | Mid Level (2-5 Years) | Senior Level (5+ Years) | Top Tier Companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Engineer | LKR 90,000 - 180,000 | LKR 200,000 - 450,000 | LKR 400,000 - 750,000 | LKR 550,000 - 1.0M |
| Cyber Security Engineer | LKR 70,000 - 150,000 | LKR 160,000 - 350,000 | LKR 320,000 - 650,000 | LKR 550,000 - 900,000 |
| DevOps Engineer | LKR 100,000 - 200,000 | LKR 230,000 - 500,000 | LKR 450,000 - 800,000 | LKR 600,000 - 1.0M |
| Data Engineer | LKR 100,000 - 200,000 | LKR 220,000 - 480,000 | LKR 450,000 - 750,000 | LKR 550,000 - 900,000 |
| Network Engineer | LKR 60,000 - 120,000 | LKR 120,000 - 260,000 | LKR 250,000 - 450,000 | LKR 350,000 - 550,000 |
Indicative monthly gross salary range for the Sri Lankan employment market. Actual compensation varies by employer, experience, qualifications, location, technical specialisation, and employment arrangement.
Why NextGen Campus?
Built for Career Outcomes
Industry-Aligned Curriculum
We teach what the industry needs.
Hands-on Practical Learning
Real labs, real projects, real skills.
International Certifications
Globally recognised certification pathways.
Placement & Career Support
We help you get hired and grow your career.
Trusted Career Guidance
Learning with purpose
Professional training, career guidance, and student success support built around practical IT career outcomes. Figures reported by NextGen Campus.
About our campus and learning community ↗
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Students trained
12+ years
Training experience
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Hands-on
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Our experts will guide you to the right career path with AI-backed skill analysis and practical training recommendations.
I’m new to IT. Where should I begin?
Start with the skills assessment and select only the skills you have used. Having few or no skills is a valid starting point. Explore support, hardware and networking foundations, then speak to an advisor about entry requirements and a manageable learning plan.
What does my career match score mean?
Your score compares your self-reported skills with a role profile. It is a guide for choosing what to practise next, not a qualification or a guarantee of employment. Use lab work, projects and mentor feedback to validate your readiness.
How are programmes recommended?
We compare your missing skills with learning areas identified in published NextGen Campus programme content. Review the detailed curriculum and prerequisites with an advisor before choosing a programme. Upcoming programmes are excluded from recommendations.
Can I use a job advertisement to plan my learning?
Yes. Open the job description matcher, paste the role requirements and compare them with your current skills. Focus on essential skills first, then build a small project or lab that demonstrates each capability.
Are the salary figures guaranteed?
No. Salary bands are indicative guidance from the existing career catalogue. Pay depends on experience, employer, location and market conditions. Confirm current opportunities through employer listings and your career advisor.