Home Based CompTIA IT Courses – Thoughts

January 17th, 2010 |

Were it not for a regular deluge of knowledgeable network and computer support workers, commercial enterprise in the UK (and indeed in most countries) would be likely to be brought to its knees. There is a constantly increasing requirement for technicians to support both the systems and the users themselves. Because of the daunting complexities of technological advances, more and more qualified workers are required to run the smooth operation of functions we\’ve become dependent on.

Always expect an accredited exam preparation programme included in your course.

Due to the fact that many examination boards in IT are from the USA, you must be prepared for the way exams are phrased. It\’s not sufficient merely going through the right questions – they need to be in the proper exam format.

A way to build self-confidence is if you test your knowledge through quizzes and mock ups of exams prior to taking the proper exam.

Be watchful that any exams that you\’re considering will be commercially viable and are bang up to date. The \’in-house\’ certifications provided by many companies are often meaningless.

Only nationally recognised certification from companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe and CompTIA will mean anything to employers.

Make sure you don\’t get caught-up, as a lot of students can, on the training course itself. Training for training\’s sake is generally pointless; you\’re training to become commercially employable. Stay focused on what it is you want to achieve.

You could be training for only a year and end up performing the job-role for decades. Avoid the mistake of finding what seems like a program of interest to you only to spend 20 years doing something you don\’t even enjoy!

Never let your focus stray from what you want to achieve, and formulate your training based on that – not the other way round. Keep on track and begin studying for a job you\’ll enjoy for years to come.

Our recommendation would be to seek guidance and advice from an experienced advisor before making your final decision on some particular learning program, so you\’re sure from the outset that the chosen route will give you the skills for the job being sought.

A subtle way that course providers make extra profits is by charging for exams up-front then giving it \’Exam Guarantee\’ status. It looks like a good deal, but let\’s just examine it more closely:

Of course it isn\’t free – you\’re still paying for it – it\’s just been included in your package price.

The honest truth is that when trainees fund their own exams, at the time of taking them, there\’s a much better chance they\’ll pass every time – as they are conscious of their investment in themselves and will therefore apply themselves appropriately.

Don\’t pay up-front, but seek out the best deal for you at the time, and save having to find the money early. You\’ll also be able to choose where to take your exam – meaning you can choose a local testing centre.

A great deal of money is made by some training companies who take the exam money up-front. Many students don\’t take them for one reason or another and so the company is quids-in. Surprising as it sounds, there are companies around who depend on students not taking their exams – as that\’s where a lot of their profit comes from.

In addition to this, you should consider what an \’exam guarantee\’ really means. Many training companies won\’t be prepared to pay for re-takes until you\’re able to demonstrate an excellent mock pass rate.

Spending hundreds or even thousands extra on \’Exam Guarantees\’ is naive – when study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams is what will really see you through.

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