Many different computer courses are around for individuals looking to get into the IT industry. To hit upon one you'll be happy with, seek out a training provider with advisors who can help you to work out the right job for your personality, and then run through the job responsibilities, in order for you to know you're going to enjoy it.
The range of courses is vast. Some people get started on User Skills from Microsoft, whilst others want to get their teeth into Programming, Web Design, Networking or Databases - and these are all possible. However, don't leave it to chance. Why not discuss your needs with an advisor who has experience of the IT economy, and can steer you in the right direction.
Because there are such a lot of low cost, simple to follow courses and assistance, you're sure to find a course that should get you where you want to go.
One feature provided by many trainers is job placement assistance. This is designed to help you find your first job in the industry. Having said that, occasionally too much is made of this feature, as it's really not that difficult for any focused and well taught person to get work in IT - because there's a great need for qualified personnel.
Whatever you do, don't wait till you have qualified before polishing up your CV. Right at the beginning of your training, mark down what you're doing and get promoting!
Many junior support roles have been offered to trainees who're still on their course and have still to get qualified. At the very least this will get your CV into the 'possible' pile and not the 'no' pile.
If you don't want to travel too far to work, then you'll often find that a specialist independent regional recruitment consultant or service might be of more use than some national concern, as they're far more likely to have insider knowledge of the local job scene.
Essentially, as long as you focus the same level of energy into landing a job as into studying, you're not likely to experience problems. Some people bizarrely put hundreds of hours into their training course and then call a halt once certified and appear to be under the impression that jobs will come to them.
'In-Centre workshop days' are often touted as a great facet by many trainers. After talking to most IT trainees who have used them, you'll likely realise that they've now become a major negative as they hadn't properly considered the following:
* Repeated driving or public transport - 100's of miles a lot of the time.
* If, like many of us, you work, then Mon-Fri events are hard to attend. You could be having to deal with at least 2, if not 3 days in a row.
* Let's not ignore lost holiday time. Usually we're lucky to have four weeks vacation allowance. If half is given up to classes, then we aren't going to be doing much vacationing.
* 'In-Centre' workshop days usually become over full.
* Tension is sometimes created in many classes as most students want to move at a pace comfortable for them.
* The growing costs associated with travel - travelling backwards and forwards to the training premises and of course bed and breakfast can start to get expensive each time you attend. With only 5-10 classes costing around 35 pounds for one over-night room, plus 40 pounds for petrol and 15.00 for food, we find an extra four to nine hundred pounds of hidden costs that we now have to fund.
* Maintaining the privacy of our training is often very important to many trainees. You don't want to throw away any job advancement, pay-rises or achievement at work because of your studies. When your boss discovers you're putting yourself through training in another area entirely, what do you think they'll do?
* Many of us find that, at times, it's uncomfortable to raise questions in a class full of other trainees - who wants to look like they're the only one who doesn't get it?
* For students working away from home occasionally, you have the added problem that classes can often become very hard to attend - but unfortunately, the fees were paid along with everything else at the start.
The perfect situation rests with watching a filmed lesson - providing direct instruction whenever you'd like.
Consider... If you have a laptop you can work in the garden, a park, or just outside. And 24 hr-a-day support is just a web-browser away in case of difficulty.
You have the ability to come back to any of the study modules as often as you want or need. And of course, you won't need to take notes as the teaching is yours forever.
Basically: You save on money, time, hassle and altogether avoid polluting the skies.
The range of courses is vast. Some people get started on User Skills from Microsoft, whilst others want to get their teeth into Programming, Web Design, Networking or Databases - and these are all possible. However, don't leave it to chance. Why not discuss your needs with an advisor who has experience of the IT economy, and can steer you in the right direction.
Because there are such a lot of low cost, simple to follow courses and assistance, you're sure to find a course that should get you where you want to go.
One feature provided by many trainers is job placement assistance. This is designed to help you find your first job in the industry. Having said that, occasionally too much is made of this feature, as it's really not that difficult for any focused and well taught person to get work in IT - because there's a great need for qualified personnel.
Whatever you do, don't wait till you have qualified before polishing up your CV. Right at the beginning of your training, mark down what you're doing and get promoting!
Many junior support roles have been offered to trainees who're still on their course and have still to get qualified. At the very least this will get your CV into the 'possible' pile and not the 'no' pile.
If you don't want to travel too far to work, then you'll often find that a specialist independent regional recruitment consultant or service might be of more use than some national concern, as they're far more likely to have insider knowledge of the local job scene.
Essentially, as long as you focus the same level of energy into landing a job as into studying, you're not likely to experience problems. Some people bizarrely put hundreds of hours into their training course and then call a halt once certified and appear to be under the impression that jobs will come to them.
'In-Centre workshop days' are often touted as a great facet by many trainers. After talking to most IT trainees who have used them, you'll likely realise that they've now become a major negative as they hadn't properly considered the following:
* Repeated driving or public transport - 100's of miles a lot of the time.
* If, like many of us, you work, then Mon-Fri events are hard to attend. You could be having to deal with at least 2, if not 3 days in a row.
* Let's not ignore lost holiday time. Usually we're lucky to have four weeks vacation allowance. If half is given up to classes, then we aren't going to be doing much vacationing.
* 'In-Centre' workshop days usually become over full.
* Tension is sometimes created in many classes as most students want to move at a pace comfortable for them.
* The growing costs associated with travel - travelling backwards and forwards to the training premises and of course bed and breakfast can start to get expensive each time you attend. With only 5-10 classes costing around 35 pounds for one over-night room, plus 40 pounds for petrol and 15.00 for food, we find an extra four to nine hundred pounds of hidden costs that we now have to fund.
* Maintaining the privacy of our training is often very important to many trainees. You don't want to throw away any job advancement, pay-rises or achievement at work because of your studies. When your boss discovers you're putting yourself through training in another area entirely, what do you think they'll do?
* Many of us find that, at times, it's uncomfortable to raise questions in a class full of other trainees - who wants to look like they're the only one who doesn't get it?
* For students working away from home occasionally, you have the added problem that classes can often become very hard to attend - but unfortunately, the fees were paid along with everything else at the start.
The perfect situation rests with watching a filmed lesson - providing direct instruction whenever you'd like.
Consider... If you have a laptop you can work in the garden, a park, or just outside. And 24 hr-a-day support is just a web-browser away in case of difficulty.
You have the ability to come back to any of the study modules as often as you want or need. And of course, you won't need to take notes as the teaching is yours forever.
Basically: You save on money, time, hassle and altogether avoid polluting the skies.
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Copyright Scott Edwards 2010. Go to Dreamweaver Training or www.CareerProgression.co.uk/pcaprog.html.
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