Matching your computer course or training to commercial requirements is essential in these uncertain times. But it’s just as crucial to choose one that you will get on well with, that fits your character and ability level.
There’s lots to choose from when it comes to such courses – from Microsoft User Skills right up to training programs for web designers, networkers programmers etc. Get help before you jump in with two feet – speak to someone with knowledge of the market sector. Someone who can help you select the right career path for you – one that’s both commercially relevant and will give you a stimulating career.
Because there are such a lot of competitively priced, easily understood training programs and help, it’s easy to discover the right one that will take you where you want to go.
Be alert that all certifications you’re considering doing will be recognised by employers and are up-to-date. ‘In-house’ certificates are often meaningless.
The main industry leaders such as Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe or CompTIA have globally acknowledged proficiency courses. These big-hitters can make sure you stand out at interview.
Don’t put too much store, as a lot of students can, on the training process. You’re not training for the sake of training; you’re training to become commercially employable. Stay focused on what it is you want to achieve.
Imagine training for just one year and then end up performing the job-role for decades. Avoid the mistake of choosing what sounds like an ‘interesting’ training program only to waste your life away with a job you hate!
Stay tuned-in to where you want to get to, and build your study action-plan from that – don’t do it the other way round. Keep on track – making sure you’re training for something you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Before you embark on a learning programme, trainees are advised to discuss specific job requirements with an experienced industry professional, so as to be sure the retraining program covers all the bases.
Sometimes, folks don’t really get what IT is all about. It is stimulating, innovative, and puts you at the fore-front of developments in technology that will affect us all over the next generation.
We’ve barely started to scrape the surface of how technology will define our world. Computers and the web will profoundly transform the way we see and interrelate with the entire world over the coming decades.
Let’s not forget that on average, the income of a person in the IT market in Great Britain is a lot higher than remuneration packages in other industries, so in general you will more than likely earn significantly more as a trained IT professional, than you would in most typical jobs.
Due to the technological sector developing at an unprecedented rate, it’s likely that demand for certified IT specialists will flourish for quite some time to come.
Full support is of the utmost importance – find a program offering 24×7 direct access to instructors, as anything less will not satisfy and will also hold up your pace and restrict your intake.
Many only provide email support (too slow), and phone support is often to a call-centre which will make some notes and then email an advisor – who will call back over the next day or so (assuming you’re there), when it’s convenient to them. This isn’t a lot of good if you’re sitting there confused over an issue and only have a specific time you can study.
Keep looking and you’ll come across professional companies who offer online direct access support all the time – including evenings, nights and weekends.
If you opt for less than direct-access round-the-clock support, you’ll quickly find yourself regretting it. It may be that you don’t use it in the middle of the night, but you may need weekends, early mornings or even late evenings at some point.
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