Without a continuous flood of knowledgeable network and PC support personnel, commercial enterprise throughout the country (along with most other places) could well be brought to its knees. We have a constantly increasing demand for people to support both the systems and the users themselves. As our society becomes growingly beholden to computers and networks, we simultaneously inevitably become increasingly more reliant upon the well trained IT professionals, who ensure the systems function properly.
'Exam Guarantees' are often bundled with training offers - they always involve paying for the exam fees up-front, before you've even made a start on the course. Before you get carried away with guaranteed exams, be aware of the facts:
In this day and age, we are a little more 'marketing-savvy' - and most of us grasp that it is something we're paying for - it's not because they're so generous they want to give something away!
For those who want to get a first time pass, then you should pay for each exam as you go, focus on it intently and be ready for the task.
Don't you think it's more sensible to find the best exam deal or offer when you're ready, instead of paying a premium to a training course provider, and also to sit exams more locally - instead of miles away at the college's beck and call?
Including money in your training package for examination fees (and if you're financing your study there'll be interest on that) is insane. Why fill a company's coffers with your money simply to help their cash-flow! Some will be pinning their hopes on the fact that you won't get round to taking them - but they won't refund the cash.
The majority of companies will insist that you take mock exams first and not allow you to re-take an exam until you've completely proven that you're likely to pass - making an 'exam guarantee' just about worthless.
On average, exams cost 112 pounds or thereabouts in the last 12 months when taken at Prometric or VUE centres around the United Kingdom. So don't be talked into shelling out hundreds or thousands of pounds more for 'Exam Guarantees', when common sense dictates that the responsible approach is study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams.
A so-called advisor who doesn't question you thoroughly - it's likely they're actually nothing more than a salesman. If they're pushing towards a particular product before getting to know your background and current experience level, then you know it's true.
Don't forget, if you've had any relevant accreditation or direct-experience, then you may be able to commence studying further along than a trainee with no history to speak of.
If you're a student commencing IT study from scratch, it can be useful to ease in gradually, kicking off with some basic user skills first. Usually this is packaged with most training packages.
It's clear nowadays: There really is very little evidence of individual job security now; there can only be industry or sector security - companies can just fire a solitary member of staff whenever it suits the company's business needs.
We can however hit upon market-level security, by searching for areas in high demand, together with a lack of qualified workers.
The computer industry skills shortfall around the country falls in at approx 26 percent, as shown by the most recent e-Skills study. Essentially, we only have the national capacity to fill 3 out of each 4 job positions in the computer industry.
Appropriately qualified and commercially grounded new employees are thus at a total premium, and it's estimated to remain so for many years longer.
Without a doubt, this really is such a perfect time for retraining into the IT industry.
Be careful that the exams you're working towards will be recognised by employers and are up-to-date. The 'in-house' certifications provided by many companies are not normally useful in gaining employment.
Unless your qualification is issued by a major player like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe, then chances are it won't be commercially viable - because no-one will recognise it.
'Exam Guarantees' are often bundled with training offers - they always involve paying for the exam fees up-front, before you've even made a start on the course. Before you get carried away with guaranteed exams, be aware of the facts:
In this day and age, we are a little more 'marketing-savvy' - and most of us grasp that it is something we're paying for - it's not because they're so generous they want to give something away!
For those who want to get a first time pass, then you should pay for each exam as you go, focus on it intently and be ready for the task.
Don't you think it's more sensible to find the best exam deal or offer when you're ready, instead of paying a premium to a training course provider, and also to sit exams more locally - instead of miles away at the college's beck and call?
Including money in your training package for examination fees (and if you're financing your study there'll be interest on that) is insane. Why fill a company's coffers with your money simply to help their cash-flow! Some will be pinning their hopes on the fact that you won't get round to taking them - but they won't refund the cash.
The majority of companies will insist that you take mock exams first and not allow you to re-take an exam until you've completely proven that you're likely to pass - making an 'exam guarantee' just about worthless.
On average, exams cost 112 pounds or thereabouts in the last 12 months when taken at Prometric or VUE centres around the United Kingdom. So don't be talked into shelling out hundreds or thousands of pounds more for 'Exam Guarantees', when common sense dictates that the responsible approach is study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams.
A so-called advisor who doesn't question you thoroughly - it's likely they're actually nothing more than a salesman. If they're pushing towards a particular product before getting to know your background and current experience level, then you know it's true.
Don't forget, if you've had any relevant accreditation or direct-experience, then you may be able to commence studying further along than a trainee with no history to speak of.
If you're a student commencing IT study from scratch, it can be useful to ease in gradually, kicking off with some basic user skills first. Usually this is packaged with most training packages.
It's clear nowadays: There really is very little evidence of individual job security now; there can only be industry or sector security - companies can just fire a solitary member of staff whenever it suits the company's business needs.
We can however hit upon market-level security, by searching for areas in high demand, together with a lack of qualified workers.
The computer industry skills shortfall around the country falls in at approx 26 percent, as shown by the most recent e-Skills study. Essentially, we only have the national capacity to fill 3 out of each 4 job positions in the computer industry.
Appropriately qualified and commercially grounded new employees are thus at a total premium, and it's estimated to remain so for many years longer.
Without a doubt, this really is such a perfect time for retraining into the IT industry.
Be careful that the exams you're working towards will be recognised by employers and are up-to-date. The 'in-house' certifications provided by many companies are not normally useful in gaining employment.
Unless your qualification is issued by a major player like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe, then chances are it won't be commercially viable - because no-one will recognise it.
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