If we didn't have a continuous flood of trained PC and network support personnel, commerce in the United Kingdom (along with most other places) would be likely to run into problems. Consequently, there's a constantly increasing requirement for technicians to support both users and the systems they work with. Our desire for such skilled and qualified members of the workforce is growing at an impressive rate, as everywhere we work becomes more and more dependent upon technology.
Potential trainees looking to begin a career in computers and technology often have no idea of what route to follow, or even what market to obtain accreditation for.
Reading a list of IT job-titles is no use whatsoever. Most of us have no idea what our next-door neighbours do at work each day - so what chance do we have in understanding the complexities of a new IT role.
To attack this, a discussion is necessary, covering many different aspects:
* What hobbies you're involved with in your spare-time - as they can highlight what possibilities will satisfy you.
* Are you aiming to realise a closely held aspiration - for instance, working from home sometime soon?
* Where do you stand on salary vs job satisfaction?
* With everything that the IT industry covers, it's obvious you'll need to be able to see what is different.
* Our advice is to think deeply about the amount of time and effort you're going to give to your training.
For the average person, considering so much data requires a good chat with someone that can investigate each area with you. And we don't just mean the accreditations - but also the commercial requirements and expectations of industry too.
Don't accept anything less than the current Microsoft (or relevant organisation's) authorised exam preparation packages.
Some students can get thrown by practicing questions for their exams that don't come from official sources. It's not uncommon that the phraseology is unfamiliar and you need to be ready for this.
Mock exams will prove very useful for confidence building - so when it comes to taking the real thing, you don't get phased.
Any advisor who doesn't dig around with lots of question - it's likely they're really a salesperson. If they push a particular product before getting to know your background and whether you have any commercial experience, then you know it's true.
Where you have a strong background, or even a touch of work-based experience (maybe some existing accreditation?) then obviously the level you'll need to start at will be very different from a trainee who has no experience.
Starting with a foundation module first can be the best way to get up and running on your computer studies, but depends on your skill level.
It's not uncommon for companies to offer inclusive exam guarantees - this always means exams have to be paid for upfront, at the very beginning of your studies. Before you jump at guaranteed exams, consider this:
Everybody's aware that they're still being charged for it - it's quite obvious to see that it's already in the overall figure from the training company. It's absolutely not free - don't think these companies are so generous with their money!
Qualifying on the first 'go' is what everyone wants to do. Going for exams in order and paying as you go has a marked effect on pass-rates - you prepare appropriately and are mindful of the investment you've made.
Go for the best offer you can find at the appropriate time, and avoid college mark-up fees. You'll then be able to select where you do your exams - which means you can stay local.
Paying upfront for exams (and interest charges if you're borrowing money) is a false economy. Resist being talked into filling the training company's account with your hard-earned cash simply to help their cash-flow! A lot bank on the fact that you won't get to do them all - then they'll keep the extra money.
Remember, with the majority of Exam Guarantees - they control when and how often you are allowed to have another go. Subsequent exam attempts are only authorised at the company's say so.
The cost of exams was approximately 112 pounds twelve months or so ago when taken at Prometric or VUE centres around the United Kingdom. So what's the point of paying maybe a thousand pounds extra to have 'Exam Guarantees', when it's no secret that the most successful method is a commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools.
Sometimes trainees assume that the tech college or university track is still the most effective. So why are commercial certificates slowly and steadily replacing it?
The IT sector now recognises that to learn the appropriate commercial skills, the right accreditation from such organisations as Microsoft, CompTIA, CISCO and Adobe most often has much more specialised relevance - for much less time and money.
Vendor training works through concentrating on the particular skills that are needed (along with an appropriate level of related knowledge,) instead of covering masses of the background detail and 'fluff' that degree courses often do - to fill a three or four year course.
It's a bit like the TV advert: 'It does what it says on the tin'. All an employer has to do is know where they have gaps, and then advertise for someone with the specific certification. They'll know then that all applicants can do what they need.
Potential trainees looking to begin a career in computers and technology often have no idea of what route to follow, or even what market to obtain accreditation for.
Reading a list of IT job-titles is no use whatsoever. Most of us have no idea what our next-door neighbours do at work each day - so what chance do we have in understanding the complexities of a new IT role.
To attack this, a discussion is necessary, covering many different aspects:
* What hobbies you're involved with in your spare-time - as they can highlight what possibilities will satisfy you.
* Are you aiming to realise a closely held aspiration - for instance, working from home sometime soon?
* Where do you stand on salary vs job satisfaction?
* With everything that the IT industry covers, it's obvious you'll need to be able to see what is different.
* Our advice is to think deeply about the amount of time and effort you're going to give to your training.
For the average person, considering so much data requires a good chat with someone that can investigate each area with you. And we don't just mean the accreditations - but also the commercial requirements and expectations of industry too.
Don't accept anything less than the current Microsoft (or relevant organisation's) authorised exam preparation packages.
Some students can get thrown by practicing questions for their exams that don't come from official sources. It's not uncommon that the phraseology is unfamiliar and you need to be ready for this.
Mock exams will prove very useful for confidence building - so when it comes to taking the real thing, you don't get phased.
Any advisor who doesn't dig around with lots of question - it's likely they're really a salesperson. If they push a particular product before getting to know your background and whether you have any commercial experience, then you know it's true.
Where you have a strong background, or even a touch of work-based experience (maybe some existing accreditation?) then obviously the level you'll need to start at will be very different from a trainee who has no experience.
Starting with a foundation module first can be the best way to get up and running on your computer studies, but depends on your skill level.
It's not uncommon for companies to offer inclusive exam guarantees - this always means exams have to be paid for upfront, at the very beginning of your studies. Before you jump at guaranteed exams, consider this:
Everybody's aware that they're still being charged for it - it's quite obvious to see that it's already in the overall figure from the training company. It's absolutely not free - don't think these companies are so generous with their money!
Qualifying on the first 'go' is what everyone wants to do. Going for exams in order and paying as you go has a marked effect on pass-rates - you prepare appropriately and are mindful of the investment you've made.
Go for the best offer you can find at the appropriate time, and avoid college mark-up fees. You'll then be able to select where you do your exams - which means you can stay local.
Paying upfront for exams (and interest charges if you're borrowing money) is a false economy. Resist being talked into filling the training company's account with your hard-earned cash simply to help their cash-flow! A lot bank on the fact that you won't get to do them all - then they'll keep the extra money.
Remember, with the majority of Exam Guarantees - they control when and how often you are allowed to have another go. Subsequent exam attempts are only authorised at the company's say so.
The cost of exams was approximately 112 pounds twelve months or so ago when taken at Prometric or VUE centres around the United Kingdom. So what's the point of paying maybe a thousand pounds extra to have 'Exam Guarantees', when it's no secret that the most successful method is a commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools.
Sometimes trainees assume that the tech college or university track is still the most effective. So why are commercial certificates slowly and steadily replacing it?
The IT sector now recognises that to learn the appropriate commercial skills, the right accreditation from such organisations as Microsoft, CompTIA, CISCO and Adobe most often has much more specialised relevance - for much less time and money.
Vendor training works through concentrating on the particular skills that are needed (along with an appropriate level of related knowledge,) instead of covering masses of the background detail and 'fluff' that degree courses often do - to fill a three or four year course.
It's a bit like the TV advert: 'It does what it says on the tin'. All an employer has to do is know where they have gaps, and then advertise for someone with the specific certification. They'll know then that all applicants can do what they need.
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