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Sunday, 27 December 2009 09:00 | Written by Jason Kendall
In the UK today, many workplaces couldn't function properly if it weren't for support workers solving problems with networks and computers, while recommending solutions to users each and every day. The world's desire for such skilled and qualified people is constantly growing, as everywhere we work becomes progressively more technologically advanced.
In the UK today, many workplaces couldn't function properly if it weren't for support workers solving problems with networks and computers, while recommending solutions to users each and every day. The world's desire for such skilled and qualified people is constantly growing, as everywhere we work becomes progressively more technologically advanced.
Proper support is incredibly important - ensure you track down something that provides 24x7 direct access, as anything less will frustrate you and could hold up your pace and restrict your intake.
some companies only provide email support (slow), and telephone support is usually to a call-centre that will chat nicely with you for 5 minutes to ask what the issue is and then simply send an email to an instructor - who will attempt to call you within 24-48 hrs, when it's convenient to them. This is all next to useless if you're lost and confused and only have certain times available in which to do your studies.
Top training companies use multiple support centres from around the world. They use an online interactive interface to join them all seamlessly, irrespective of the time you login, there is always help at hand, avoiding all the delays and problems.
Never ever take second best when you're looking for the right support service. Many IT hopefuls that can't get going properly, are in that situation because of support (or the lack of).
People attracted to this sort of work are often very practical, and won't enjoy sitting at a desk in class, and slogging through piles of books. If this could be you, go for more modern interactive training, where you can learn everything on-screen.
Studies have consistently shown that becoming involved with our studies, to utilise all our senses, is proven to produce longer-lasting and deeper memory retention.
Interactive full motion video with demonstrations and practice sessions will turn you off book-based study for ever more. And they're far more fun.
You'll definitely want a training material demonstration from your training provider. You should ask for instructor videos, demonstrations, slide-shows and fully interactive skills-lab's.
Many companies provide training that is purely available online; and although this is okay the majority of the time, think what will happen if your access to the internet is broken or you get a slow connection speed. It is usually safer to have DVD or CD discs that don't suffer from these broadband issues.
Ask almost any capable consultant and you'll be surprised by their many terrible tales of students who've been sold completely the wrong course for them. Stick to a skilled advisor who digs deep to find out what's appropriate to you - not for their paycheque! It's very important to locate the right starting point of study for you.
Don't forget, if in the past you've acquired any previous certification, then you will often be able to pick-up at a different starting-point to someone new to the industry.
Consider starting with some basic Microsoft package and Windows skills first. Beginning there can make the learning curve a much more gentle.
Watch out that all exams you're studying for are recognised by industry and are bang up to date. The 'in-house' certifications provided by many companies are often meaningless.
From an employer's viewpoint, only the major heavyweights like Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe or CompTIA (as an example) will open the right doors. Anything less won't make the grade.
by JasonKendall
In the UK today, many workplaces couldn't function properly if it weren't for support workers solving problems with networks and computers, while recommending solutions to users each and every day. The world's desire for such skilled and qualified people is constantly growing, as everywhere we work becomes progressively more technologically advanced.
Proper support is incredibly important - ensure you track down something that provides 24x7 direct access, as anything less will frustrate you and could hold up your pace and restrict your intake.
some companies only provide email support (slow), and telephone support is usually to a call-centre that will chat nicely with you for 5 minutes to ask what the issue is and then simply send an email to an instructor - who will attempt to call you within 24-48 hrs, when it's convenient to them. This is all next to useless if you're lost and confused and only have certain times available in which to do your studies.
Top training companies use multiple support centres from around the world. They use an online interactive interface to join them all seamlessly, irrespective of the time you login, there is always help at hand, avoiding all the delays and problems.
Never ever take second best when you're looking for the right support service. Many IT hopefuls that can't get going properly, are in that situation because of support (or the lack of).
People attracted to this sort of work are often very practical, and won't enjoy sitting at a desk in class, and slogging through piles of books. If this could be you, go for more modern interactive training, where you can learn everything on-screen.
Studies have consistently shown that becoming involved with our studies, to utilise all our senses, is proven to produce longer-lasting and deeper memory retention.
Interactive full motion video with demonstrations and practice sessions will turn you off book-based study for ever more. And they're far more fun.
You'll definitely want a training material demonstration from your training provider. You should ask for instructor videos, demonstrations, slide-shows and fully interactive skills-lab's.
Many companies provide training that is purely available online; and although this is okay the majority of the time, think what will happen if your access to the internet is broken or you get a slow connection speed. It is usually safer to have DVD or CD discs that don't suffer from these broadband issues.
Ask almost any capable consultant and you'll be surprised by their many terrible tales of students who've been sold completely the wrong course for them. Stick to a skilled advisor who digs deep to find out what's appropriate to you - not for their paycheque! It's very important to locate the right starting point of study for you.
Don't forget, if in the past you've acquired any previous certification, then you will often be able to pick-up at a different starting-point to someone new to the industry.
Consider starting with some basic Microsoft package and Windows skills first. Beginning there can make the learning curve a much more gentle.
Watch out that all exams you're studying for are recognised by industry and are bang up to date. The 'in-house' certifications provided by many companies are often meaningless.
From an employer's viewpoint, only the major heavyweights like Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe or CompTIA (as an example) will open the right doors. Anything less won't make the grade.
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