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January 25th, 2010

In the modern world, support workers who are able to mend networks and PC’s, and give daily advice to users, are vital in all areas of the economy. The nation’s requirement for increasing numbers of technically qualified people is growing, as we turn out to be ever more dependent on computers in the modern world.

Look at the facts below carefully if you’re inclined to think that over-used sales technique about examination guarantees seems like a good idea:

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!

Students who take exams one at a time, paying for them just before taking them are in a much stronger position to qualify at the first attempt. They’re aware of the cost and prepare more appropriately to 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.

It’s worth noting that exam re-takes with training companies with an ‘Exam Guarantee’ are always heavily controlled. They will insist that you take pre-tests first so you can prove to them you have a good chance of passing.

Splashing out often many hundreds of pounds extra on an ‘Exam Guarantee’ is remiss - when hard work, commitment and the right preparation via exam simulations is what will really see you through.

Chat with almost any expert consultant and they can normally tell you many awful tales of salespeople ripping-off unsuspecting students. Make sure you deal with an industry professional that quizzes you to find out what’s appropriate to you - not for their paycheque! It’s very important to locate a starting-point that will suit you.

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 this is your first attempt at an IT exam then it may be wise to begin with user-skills and software training first.

Coming across job security in this economic down-turn is very rare. Businesses frequently remove us out of the workplace at the drop of a hat - as and when it suits them.

Whereas a sector experiencing fast growth, with a constant demand for staff (due to a big shortfall of properly qualified people), creates the conditions for real job security.

The 2006 national e-Skills study demonstrated that 26 percent of computing and IT jobs remain unfilled because of a huge deficit of appropriately certified professionals. Meaning that for every 4 jobs that exist throughout the computer industry, there are barely three qualified workers to fulfil that role.

This one idea on its own is the backbone of why the United Kingdom needs a lot more workers to get trained and join the Information Technology market.

As the Information Technology market is increasing at such a rate, could there honestly be a better market worth investigating as a retraining vehicle.

All programs you’re considering really needs to work up to a fully recognised major qualification at the finale - and not a worthless ‘in-house’ plaque for your wall.

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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