Consider only learning programs that'll progress to commercially acknowledged qualifications. There are way too many small companies offering their own 'in-house' certificates which are worthless when it comes to finding a job. Unless your qualification is issued by a big-hitter like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe, then you'll probably find it will have been a waste of time - as no-one will have heard of it.

Authorised simulation materials and exam preparation packages are crucial - and must be offered by your training provider. Due to the fact that many IT examination boards are American, you'll need to be used to the correct phraseology. It's not sufficient just understanding random questions - they need to be in the proper exam format. Ensure that you test your knowledge by doing quizzes and practice in simulated exam environments to prepare you for taking the real deal.

There are colossal changes about to hit technology as we approach the second decade of the 21st century - and it only gets more exciting every day. Technology, computers and connections via the internet is going to dramatically change the direction of our lives over the coming years; profoundly so.

And don't forget salaries also - the usual income throughout Britain for a typical IT worker is noticeably more than in the rest of the economy. Odds are that you'll earn a much greater package than you could reasonably hope to get in other industries. The search for well trained and qualified IT technicians is assured for many years to come, thanks to the constant expansion in the technology industry and the massive shortage still present.

A competent and professional advisor (vs a salesman) will ask questions and seek to comprehend your current level of ability and experience. This is useful for calculating your study start-point. Where you have a strong background, or maybe some live experience (maybe some existing accreditation?) then obviously your starting point will be very different from a student that is completely new to the industry. Commencing with a foundation course first may be the ideal way to get up and running on your computer training, depending on your skill level at the moment.

If you plan to go for the 1st stages of Professional I.T. accreditation, then User & Systems Support would be a valid step. The 'Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician' ('MCDST') is an excellent qualification if you're aiming to provide software support for commercial users. Set aside approximately one hundred hours of study time for you to acquire this standard of qualification.

More in-depth IT qualifications will lead you to the full professional level. 'CompTIA' offers probably the most widely accepted entry level exams (namely A+ & N+) for hardware-support, networking and security. These exams will cover the basic principles of hardware & network installation, administration, security, trouble-shooting & support. Most combined A+ and 'Network+' training programmes will take the person with average skills about 200 to 250 hrs to work through, and so can quite feasibly be taken around a full time job.

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