Training For a Career in Networking Simplified
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:
* Our personalities play a starring role - what gives you a 'kick', and what are the areas that you really dislike.
* What length of time can you allocate for retraining?
* 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.
The bottom line is, the only real way of covering these is through an in-depth discussion with an experienced advisor who through years of experience will give you the information required.
The best type of training course package will undoubtedly also include fully authorised exam simulation and preparation packages.
Due to the fact that a lot of examining boards for IT tend to be American, it's essential to understand how exam questions will be phrased and formatted. It's no use just going through the right questions - it's essential that you can cope with them in the proper exam format.
As you can imagine, it is vital to know that you've thoroughly prepared for your actual certification exam prior to doing it. Rehearsing mock-up tests adds to your knowledge bank and will save a lot of money on thwarted exam entries.
A knowledgeable and specialised advisor (in contrast with a salesperson) will talk through your current situation. There is no other way of establishing the starting point for your education.
If you've got any live experience or some accreditation, it may be that your starting point of study is not the same as someone new to the industry.
For students starting IT studies and exams as a new venture, it's often a good idea to avoid jumping in at the deep-end, beginning with some basic user skills first. This can be built into most training packages.
A sneaky way that training companies make more money is through up-front charges for exams and offering an exam guarantee. It looks impressive, until you think it through:
You'll be charged for it one way or another. It's definitely not free - it's simply been shoe-horned into the price as a whole.
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.
Sit the exam at a local pro-metric testing centre and don't pay up-front, but seek out the best deal for you when you're ready.
Why borrow the money or pay in advance (plus interest of course) on examination fees when there's absolutely nothing that says you have to? Huge profits are made because training colleges are getting money in early for exam fees - and then cashing in when they're not all taken.
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.
Paying maybe a thousand pounds extra on an 'Exam Guarantee' is naive - when consistent and systematic learning, coupled with quality exam simulation software is what will really guarantee success.
Commercial qualifications are now, without a doubt, starting to replace the older academic routes into IT - so why is this the case?
As demand increases for knowledge about more and more complex technology, industry has had to move to specific, honed-in training that can only be obtained from the actual vendors - for example companies such as Microsoft, CompTIA, CISCO and Adobe. Often this saves time and money for the student.
Clearly, an appropriate degree of associated information has to be learned, but core specialisation in the areas needed gives a commercially trained person a distinct advantage.
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:
* Our personalities play a starring role - what gives you a 'kick', and what are the areas that you really dislike.
* What length of time can you allocate for retraining?
* 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.
The bottom line is, the only real way of covering these is through an in-depth discussion with an experienced advisor who through years of experience will give you the information required.
The best type of training course package will undoubtedly also include fully authorised exam simulation and preparation packages.
Due to the fact that a lot of examining boards for IT tend to be American, it's essential to understand how exam questions will be phrased and formatted. It's no use just going through the right questions - it's essential that you can cope with them in the proper exam format.
As you can imagine, it is vital to know that you've thoroughly prepared for your actual certification exam prior to doing it. Rehearsing mock-up tests adds to your knowledge bank and will save a lot of money on thwarted exam entries.
A knowledgeable and specialised advisor (in contrast with a salesperson) will talk through your current situation. There is no other way of establishing the starting point for your education.
If you've got any live experience or some accreditation, it may be that your starting point of study is not the same as someone new to the industry.
For students starting IT studies and exams as a new venture, it's often a good idea to avoid jumping in at the deep-end, beginning with some basic user skills first. This can be built into most training packages.
A sneaky way that training companies make more money is through up-front charges for exams and offering an exam guarantee. It looks impressive, until you think it through:
You'll be charged for it one way or another. It's definitely not free - it's simply been shoe-horned into the price as a whole.
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.
Sit the exam at a local pro-metric testing centre and don't pay up-front, but seek out the best deal for you when you're ready.
Why borrow the money or pay in advance (plus interest of course) on examination fees when there's absolutely nothing that says you have to? Huge profits are made because training colleges are getting money in early for exam fees - and then cashing in when they're not all taken.
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.
Paying maybe a thousand pounds extra on an 'Exam Guarantee' is naive - when consistent and systematic learning, coupled with quality exam simulation software is what will really guarantee success.
Commercial qualifications are now, without a doubt, starting to replace the older academic routes into IT - so why is this the case?
As demand increases for knowledge about more and more complex technology, industry has had to move to specific, honed-in training that can only be obtained from the actual vendors - for example companies such as Microsoft, CompTIA, CISCO and Adobe. Often this saves time and money for the student.
Clearly, an appropriate degree of associated information has to be learned, but core specialisation in the areas needed gives a commercially trained person a distinct advantage.
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.
About the Author:
(C) Jason Kendall. Go to LearningLolly.com for quality career tips on Network+ Training Course and Comptia Networking Course.
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