Computer Training - Networking Explained
If it weren't for a steady stream of well educated PC and network support staff, commercial enterprise in the United Kingdom (and around the world) would surely be drawn to a standstill. We have an ever growing requirement for technically able people to support both users and the systems they work with. The nation's requirement for increasing numbers of skilled and qualified individuals grows, as we become consistently more dependent upon computers in the modern world.
Every program under consideration has to build towards a properly recognised exam at the end - and not a worthless 'in-house' piece of paper. From a commercial standpoint, only top businesses like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe (to give some examples) will get you into the interview seat. Nothing else hits the mark.
A so-called advisor who doesn't dig around with lots of question - chances are they're really a salesperson. If they wade straight in with a specific product before looking at your personality and current experience level, then it's definitely the case. In some circumstances, the starting point of study for a trainee with some experience is hugely different to the student with no experience. If you're a new trainee starting IT studies and exams anew, it's often a good idea to ease in gradually, starting with some basic Microsoft package and Windows skills first. Usually this is packaged with any educational course.
Locating job security in this economic down-turn is very rare. Businesses often remove us from the workforce with very little notice - as long as it fits their needs. But a sector experiencing fast growth, where there just aren't enough staff to go round (as there is a massive shortage of properly qualified staff), provides a market for true job security.
Looking at the computing sector, a key e-Skills investigation brought to light an over 26 percent skills deficit. Meaning that for each 4 job positions available in IT, we have only 3 certified professionals to perform that task. Appropriately skilled and commercially accredited new staff are therefore at a resounding premium, and it looks like they will be for a long time. It would be hard to imagine if a better time or market state of affairs could exist for obtaining certification in this rapidly expanding and budding sector.
It's important to understand: a actual training or a qualification isn't the end-goal; the job or career that you want to end up in is. Too many training companies over-emphasise just the training course. You could be training for only a year and end up doing a job for a lifetime. Avoid the mistake of choosing what sounds like a very 'interesting' program and then put 10-20 years into a job you don't like!
You must also consider what your attitude is towards career progression and earning potential, and if you're ambitious or not. It makes sense to understand what the role will demand of you, which particular exams are needed and how you'll gain real-world experience. Have a conversation with an experienced industry professional that has a commercial understanding of the realities faced in the industry, and who'll explain to you an in-depth explanation of what tasks are going to make up a typical day for you. Getting all these things right well before beginning a training path will save you both time and money.
Your training program should always include the current Microsoft (or relevant organisation's) authorised simulation materials and exam preparation packages. Avoid depending on unofficial exam preparation systems. The type of questions asked is often somewhat different - and this leads to huge confusion when the proper exam time arrives. Why don't you verify your knowledge by doing tests and practice in simulated exam environments before you take the real deal.
Every program under consideration has to build towards a properly recognised exam at the end - and not a worthless 'in-house' piece of paper. From a commercial standpoint, only top businesses like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe (to give some examples) will get you into the interview seat. Nothing else hits the mark.
A so-called advisor who doesn't dig around with lots of question - chances are they're really a salesperson. If they wade straight in with a specific product before looking at your personality and current experience level, then it's definitely the case. In some circumstances, the starting point of study for a trainee with some experience is hugely different to the student with no experience. If you're a new trainee starting IT studies and exams anew, it's often a good idea to ease in gradually, starting with some basic Microsoft package and Windows skills first. Usually this is packaged with any educational course.
Locating job security in this economic down-turn is very rare. Businesses often remove us from the workforce with very little notice - as long as it fits their needs. But a sector experiencing fast growth, where there just aren't enough staff to go round (as there is a massive shortage of properly qualified staff), provides a market for true job security.
Looking at the computing sector, a key e-Skills investigation brought to light an over 26 percent skills deficit. Meaning that for each 4 job positions available in IT, we have only 3 certified professionals to perform that task. Appropriately skilled and commercially accredited new staff are therefore at a resounding premium, and it looks like they will be for a long time. It would be hard to imagine if a better time or market state of affairs could exist for obtaining certification in this rapidly expanding and budding sector.
It's important to understand: a actual training or a qualification isn't the end-goal; the job or career that you want to end up in is. Too many training companies over-emphasise just the training course. You could be training for only a year and end up doing a job for a lifetime. Avoid the mistake of choosing what sounds like a very 'interesting' program and then put 10-20 years into a job you don't like!
You must also consider what your attitude is towards career progression and earning potential, and if you're ambitious or not. It makes sense to understand what the role will demand of you, which particular exams are needed and how you'll gain real-world experience. Have a conversation with an experienced industry professional that has a commercial understanding of the realities faced in the industry, and who'll explain to you an in-depth explanation of what tasks are going to make up a typical day for you. Getting all these things right well before beginning a training path will save you both time and money.
Your training program should always include the current Microsoft (or relevant organisation's) authorised simulation materials and exam preparation packages. Avoid depending on unofficial exam preparation systems. The type of questions asked is often somewhat different - and this leads to huge confusion when the proper exam time arrives. Why don't you verify your knowledge by doing tests and practice in simulated exam environments before you take the real deal.
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