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CompTIA IT Courses Across The UK Simplified
By Jason Kendall on January 05, 2010 |
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If it weren't for a constant influx of well educated network and PC support personnel, commercial enterprise in Great Britain (as elsewhere) would be likely to grind to a halt. We have a constantly increasing demand for technically able people to support systems and users alike. Because our society becomes more and more reliant on advanced technology, we also emerge as more dependent on the commercially qualified networking professionals, who maintain those systems.
Usually, a average student doesn't have a clue where to start with Information Technology, or which market they should be considering getting trained in.
After all, if you don't have any background in IT in the workplace, what chance is there for you to know what a particular IT employee fills their day with? Let alone decide on what certification program is the most likely for ultimate success.
Consideration of these areas is important if you need to uncover the right answers:
* What nature of individual you reckon you are - which things you find interesting, and on the other side of the coin - what you definitely don't enjoy.
* Is your focus to get certified due to a certain raison d'etre - for example, do you aim to work based at home (self-employment?)?
* Where is the salary on a scale of importance - is it of prime importance, or does job satisfaction rate a lot higher on the scale of your priorities?
* Understanding what typical IT types and sectors are - plus how they're different to each other.
* How much time you'll have available to commit getting qualified.
When all is said and done, the best way of understanding everything necessary is through a good talk with someone that understands the market well enough to lead you to the correct decision.
All programs you're considering should always lead to a fully recognised major exam at the end - not a useless 'in-house' piece of paper.
From the perspective of an employer, only the top companies such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco or Adobe (as an example) really carry any commercial clout. Anything less just won't hit the right spot.
It's usual for students to get confused with a single training area which doesn't even occur to them: The way the training is divided into chunks and sent out to you.
Many companies enrol you into a 2 or 3 year study programme, and deliver each piece one-by-one as you complete each exam. If you think this sound logical, then consider this:
What could you expect if you didn't actually complete every section at the speed they required? Often the staged order won't fit you as well as an alternative path could be.
Put simply, the very best answer is to have their ideal 'order' of training laid out, but make sure you have all of your learning modules right from the beginning. Everything is then in your possession in case you don't finish within their ideal time-table.
Some training providers have a handy Job Placement Assistance program, designed to steer you into your first job. With the huge skills shortage in the UK at the moment, there's no need to become overly impressed with this service however. It's actually not as hard as some people make out to secure your first job once you're well trained and qualified.
Help with your CV and interview techniques should be offered (alternatively, check out one of our sites for help). It's essential that you update that dusty old CV today - don't leave it till you pass the exams!
Various junior support jobs are offered to people who are still studying and haven't got any qualifications yet. This will at the very least get your CV into the 'possible' pile and not the 'no' pile.
The best services to help you land that job are most often specialist locally based employment services. Because they get paid commission to place you, they'll work that much harder to get a result.
Do ensure you don't spend hundreds of hours on your training and studies, then call a halt and leave it up to everyone else to find you a job. Take responsibility for yourself and make your own enquiries. Channel as much time and energy into getting your first job as you did to gain the skills. |
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About the Author:
(C) Jason Kendall. Visit LearningLolly.com for great career advice. (http://www.it-training-birmingham.co.uk) IT Training or (http://www.learninglolly.com/CompTIA_Network_Certification.html) Click Here. |
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