Computer and network support workers are increasingly sought after in the United Kingdom, as businesses become progressively more dependent upon their...
Computer and network support workers are increasingly sought after in the United Kingdom,
as businesses become progressively more dependent upon their knowledge and skills. Because of the multifaceted levels of technology, more and more IT professionals are being looked for to run the smooth operation of functions we need to be sure will work effectively.
A lot of trainers will only offer support available from 9-6 (office hours) and sometimes later on specific days; most won't answer after 8-9pm at the latest and frequently never at the weekends. Email support is too slow, and telephone support is usually to a call-centre that will just take down the issue and email it over to their technical team - who will call back over the next day or so (assuming you're there), when it's convenient to them. This is no good if you're sitting there confused over an issue and have a one hour time-slot in which to study.
Top training providers utilise an online round-the-clock service pulling in several support offices from around the world. You'll have an easy to use environment which switches seamlessly to the best choice of centres irrespective of the time of day: Support when you need it. Search out a company that is worth purchasing from. Because only 24x7 round-the-clock live support gives you the confidence to make it.
We're regularly asked to explain why traditional degrees are less in demand than the more commercial certifications? The IT sector now acknowledges that for an understanding of the relevant skills, official accreditation from companies such as CISCO, Adobe, Microsoft and CompTIA is far more effective and specialised - and a fraction of the cost and time. Many degrees, for instance, become confusing because of a great deal of loosely associated study - with much too broad a syllabus. This prevents a student from getting enough core and in-depth understanding on a specific area.
Just like the advert used to say: 'It does what it says on the label'. Companies need only to know what they're looking for, and then request applicants with the correct exam numbers. That way they can be sure they're interviewing applicants who can do the job.
One area often overlooked by those mulling over a new direction is that of 'training segmentation'. Essentially, this is the method used to break up the program to be delivered to you, which completely controls where you end up. Most companies will sell you a program typically taking 1-3 years, and courier the materials in pieces as you get to the end of each exam. This sounds reasonable until you consider the following: Often, the staged breakdown insisted on by the company won't suit you. You may find it a stretch to finalise every element inside of their particular timetable?
For the perfect solution, you want ALL the study materials up-front - so you'll have them all to come back to in the future - whenever it suits you. You can also vary the order in which you complete each objective if another more intuitive route presents itself.
We can guess that you're quite practically minded - a 'hands-on' individual. Usually, the world of book-reading and classrooms is something you'll make yourself do if you have to, but it's not ideal. Check out video-based multimedia instruction if book-based learning really isn't your style. If we can study while utilising as many senses as possible, our results will often be quite spectacular.
Programs are now found in the form of CD and DVD ROM's, so everything is learned directly from your own PC. Video streaming means you will be able to see the instructor presenting exactly how something is done, followed by your chance to practice - in a virtual lab environment. It makes sense to see a small selection of training examples before you sign the purchase order. The minimum you should expect would be instructor-led video demonstrations and interactive modules with audio-visual elements.
Choose CD and DVD ROM based physical training media every time. This then avoids all the potential pitfalls with broadband outages, failure and signal quality issues etc.
