Does an MCSE appeal to you? If the answer's 'yes', there's a good chance that it's likely you'll come into one of two categories: You could already be...
Does an MCSE appeal to you? If the answer's 'yes',
there's a good chance that it's likely you'll come into one of two categories: You could already be in IT and you'd like to consolidate your skill-set with the MCSE qualification. Instead you could be completely new to the computer workplace, and you've discovered that there are many opportunities for men and women who are commercially qualified.
When looking into computer training companies, don't use those that cut costs by failing to provide the latest version from Microsoft. Ultimately, this will mean the student has to pay much more due to the fact that they've been educated in an outdated MCSE course which inevitably will have to be up-dated very quickly. Steer clear of providers that are simply out to sell something. Ask for comprehensive, personal guidance to be sure you're taking the right decisions. Don't be shoe-horned into a one-size-fits-all course by some pushy sales person.
Some training schools are still offering one of the most out-dated training concepts - in-centre classes. Usually touted as a major benefit, after discussion with someone who has first-hand experience, you'll most likely hear about many or most of these problems:
* Constant journeys to the workshop centre - usually 100's of miles.
* Availability of classes; normally Monday to Friday and sometimes 2-3 days at a time. It's not easy to get the work-leave.
* Usually, we end up feeling 4 weeks annual leave doesn't go very far. Spend a big chunk of this for training events and see your problems doubled.
* 'In-Centre' days fill up quickly and can be very crammed in.
* Class pace - workshops invariably have students of varied talent, so tension develops between students that want a quicker pace to those with less experience.
* Quite a lot of trainees report that the (not inconsiderable) costs of all the travelling back and forth to the training facility while forking out for food and accommodation gets very expensive.
* Is it worth the possibility of getting side-stepped for a possible promotion or income boosts because you're getting trained in a different area.
* It's not unusual to find it difficult to ask questions when surrounded by our fellow attendees - because none of us wants to look like we don't understand.
* If you at times live or work away from home, imagine the trouble involved in travelling to the needed events, as time is now more scarce than ever.
The best possible solution is based on viewing a pre-made workshop - giving you the opportunity of instructor-led coaching any time of the day that suits. You can train wherever you want. Got a laptop?... Then why not take in a bit of sunshine in your garden while you learn. Any problems and utilise the 24x7 Support. All the lessons can be repeated whenever it's convenient - doing something over will help you remember it. And note-taking becomes a thing of the past - everything's done for you already. What could be more straightforward: You avoid travelling and wasting time and money; plus you get a more relaxed learning environment.
How the program is actually delivered to you can often be overlooked. In what way are your training elements sectioned? What is the specific order and do you have a say in when you'll get each part? You may think that it makes sense (with a typical time scale of 1-3 years for a full commercial certification,) for a training company to release the training stage by stage, as you complete each part. But: Maybe the order of study offered by the provider doesn't suit. You may find it a stretch to finalise all the sections at the speed required?
For future safety and flexibility, it's not unusual for students to have all their training materials (which they've now paid for) delivered immediately, and not in stages. You can then decide how fast or slow and in what order you'd like to take your exams.
