Choosing a study program that fulfils the working world is crucially important in our turbulent times. In addition, it's also necessary to select a course that you will get on well with, that matches your abilities and personality.
There are so many directions you can go in. Some people need User Skills from Microsoft, others want career skills such as courses on Networking, Programming, Databases or Web Design - and all can be catered for. But don't rush into it, don't just guess. It's much better to talk to a company who has experience of the IT economy, and can help you arrive at the right destination.
Because there are such a lot of well priced, user-friendly courses and support, you should inevitably find something that should take you where you want to go.
Charging for examinations up-front and presenting it as a guarantee for your exams is common for a number of training colleges. However, let's consider what's really going on:
It's very clear we're still paying for it - it's quite obvious to see that it's already in the overall figure from the course provider. Certainly, it's not a freebie - and it's insulting that we're supposed to think it is!
Those who enter their exams one by one, funding them one at a time are far more likely to pass first time. They're thoughtful of their investment and take the necessary steps to ensure they are ready.
Go for the best offer you can find when you're ready, and keep hold of your own money. You'll then be able to select where you take your exam - so you can find somewhere local.
Why tie up your cash (or borrow more than you need) for exam fees when there was no need to? A lot of profit is secured by training companies getting money in early for exam fees - and banking on the fact that many won't be taken.
In addition to this, 'Exam Guarantees' often aren't worth the paper they're written on. Many training companies will not pay for re-takes until you can prove to them you're ready to pass.
Average exam fees were around the 112 pounds mark in the last 12 months via UK VUE or Prometric centres. Therefore, why splash out often many hundreds of pounds extra to get 'an Exam Guarantee', when it's no secret that the best guarantee is a regular, committed, study programme, with an accredited exam preparation system.
Commercial qualifications are now, most definitely, starting to replace the more academic tracks into the IT industry - so why is this the case?
Industry is of the opinion that for mastery of skill sets for commercial use, official accreditation from companies such as Adobe, Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA is closer to the mark commercially - at a far reduced cost both money and time wise.
Essentially, students are simply taught the necessary specifics in depth. It's slightly more broad than that, but the most important function is always to cover the precise skills needed (including a degree of required background) - without going into too much detail in all sorts of other things (as degree courses are known to do).
Put yourself in the employer's position - and you needed to take on someone with a very particular skill-set. Which is the most straightforward: Pore through loads of academic qualifications from various applicants, trying to establish what they know and which commercial skills have been attained, or select a specialised number of commercial certifications that specifically match what you're looking for, and draw up from that who you want to speak to. You can then focus on how someone will fit into the team at interview - rather than on the depth of their technical knowledge.
People attracted to this sort of work are often very practical, and aren't really suited to the classroom environment, and poring through books and manuals. If you identify with this, try the newer style of interactive study, with on-screen demonstrations and labs.
Many years of research has repeatedly confirmed that becoming involved with our studies, to utilise all our senses, will more likely produce memories that are deeper and longer-lasting.
Learning is now available in the form of CD and DVD ROM's, so everything is learned directly from your own PC. Through video streaming, you will be able to see the instructor presenting exactly how something is done, with some practice time to follow - via the interactive virtual lab's.
Always insist on a demonstration of the study materials from your training provider. You should ask for demo's from instructors, slideshows and virtual practice lab's for your new skills.
It's usually bad advice to select online only courseware. Because of the variable quality and reliability of all internet service providers, you should always obtain disc based courseware (On CD or DVD).
A top of the range package of training will have Microsoft (or key company) simulation materials and exam preparation packages.
Students regularly can get confused by trying to prepare themselves with questions that aren't from official sources. It's not uncommon that the question formats and phraseology is unfamiliar and it's important to prepare yourself for this.
Ensure that you request some practice exams so you'll be able to check your understanding at any point. Mock exams add to your knowledge bank - so the real thing isn't quite as scary.
There are so many directions you can go in. Some people need User Skills from Microsoft, others want career skills such as courses on Networking, Programming, Databases or Web Design - and all can be catered for. But don't rush into it, don't just guess. It's much better to talk to a company who has experience of the IT economy, and can help you arrive at the right destination.
Because there are such a lot of well priced, user-friendly courses and support, you should inevitably find something that should take you where you want to go.
Charging for examinations up-front and presenting it as a guarantee for your exams is common for a number of training colleges. However, let's consider what's really going on:
It's very clear we're still paying for it - it's quite obvious to see that it's already in the overall figure from the course provider. Certainly, it's not a freebie - and it's insulting that we're supposed to think it is!
Those who enter their exams one by one, funding them one at a time are far more likely to pass first time. They're thoughtful of their investment and take the necessary steps to ensure they are ready.
Go for the best offer you can find when you're ready, and keep hold of your own money. You'll then be able to select where you take your exam - so you can find somewhere local.
Why tie up your cash (or borrow more than you need) for exam fees when there was no need to? A lot of profit is secured by training companies getting money in early for exam fees - and banking on the fact that many won't be taken.
In addition to this, 'Exam Guarantees' often aren't worth the paper they're written on. Many training companies will not pay for re-takes until you can prove to them you're ready to pass.
Average exam fees were around the 112 pounds mark in the last 12 months via UK VUE or Prometric centres. Therefore, why splash out often many hundreds of pounds extra to get 'an Exam Guarantee', when it's no secret that the best guarantee is a regular, committed, study programme, with an accredited exam preparation system.
Commercial qualifications are now, most definitely, starting to replace the more academic tracks into the IT industry - so why is this the case?
Industry is of the opinion that for mastery of skill sets for commercial use, official accreditation from companies such as Adobe, Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA is closer to the mark commercially - at a far reduced cost both money and time wise.
Essentially, students are simply taught the necessary specifics in depth. It's slightly more broad than that, but the most important function is always to cover the precise skills needed (including a degree of required background) - without going into too much detail in all sorts of other things (as degree courses are known to do).
Put yourself in the employer's position - and you needed to take on someone with a very particular skill-set. Which is the most straightforward: Pore through loads of academic qualifications from various applicants, trying to establish what they know and which commercial skills have been attained, or select a specialised number of commercial certifications that specifically match what you're looking for, and draw up from that who you want to speak to. You can then focus on how someone will fit into the team at interview - rather than on the depth of their technical knowledge.
People attracted to this sort of work are often very practical, and aren't really suited to the classroom environment, and poring through books and manuals. If you identify with this, try the newer style of interactive study, with on-screen demonstrations and labs.
Many years of research has repeatedly confirmed that becoming involved with our studies, to utilise all our senses, will more likely produce memories that are deeper and longer-lasting.
Learning is now available in the form of CD and DVD ROM's, so everything is learned directly from your own PC. Through video streaming, you will be able to see the instructor presenting exactly how something is done, with some practice time to follow - via the interactive virtual lab's.
Always insist on a demonstration of the study materials from your training provider. You should ask for demo's from instructors, slideshows and virtual practice lab's for your new skills.
It's usually bad advice to select online only courseware. Because of the variable quality and reliability of all internet service providers, you should always obtain disc based courseware (On CD or DVD).
A top of the range package of training will have Microsoft (or key company) simulation materials and exam preparation packages.
Students regularly can get confused by trying to prepare themselves with questions that aren't from official sources. It's not uncommon that the question formats and phraseology is unfamiliar and it's important to prepare yourself for this.
Ensure that you request some practice exams so you'll be able to check your understanding at any point. Mock exams add to your knowledge bank - so the real thing isn't quite as scary.
About the Author:
Written by Scott Edwards. Visit Microsoft Training Courses or www.CareersOpportunities.co.uk/dcaropp.html.
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