As you’ve arrived here it’s possible that either you’re considering a career change into IT and the MCSE has reared its head, or you’re someone with a certain amount of knowledge and you’re aware that the next stage is the MCSE certification.

Always make sure you prove conclusively that your provider is actually training you on the latest Microsoft version. A number of trainees get frustrated when they realise they’ve been learning from an out-of-date syllabus which now needs updating.

Steer clear of providers who are just trying to sell you something. Advisors should be helping to ensure you’re on the right course for you. Resist being forced into a one-size-fits-all course by an inadequate outfit.  Read more...

Should you be interested in training in Cisco, the chances are you’re looking for a CCNA. Training in Cisco is designed for people who want to learn about routers and switches. Routers connect computer networks to different networks of computers via dedicated lines or the internet.

To take this course, you should be clear on computer networks and how they operate and function, because computer networks are joined to routers. Otherwise, you’ll probably struggle. You might look for a course covering basic networking skills (for example Network+, perhaps with A+) before getting going with CCNA. Look for a training provider that can offer this as a career package.  Read more...

A Cisco training course is intended for individuals who wish to understand and work with routers and network switches. Routers join up networks of computers via the internet or dedicated lines. We’d recommend that you should start with the CCNA. It’s not advisable to launch directly into the CCNP as it’s a considerable step up – and you need to work up to it before you take this on.  Read more...

PC and network support workers are ever more in demand in this country, as institutions rely heavily on their technical advice and capacity to solve problems. The hunger for such skilled and qualified people is growing at an impressive rate, as commercial enterprise becomes vastly more reliant on computers.

Many students come unstuck over a single courseware aspect which is often not even considered: The method used to ’segment’ the courseware before being packaged off through the post.

Usually, you will purchase a course taking 1-3 years and receive a module at a time. It seems to make sense on one level, but consider these issues:  Read more...

It is a good thing if you have thought of planning to make money from home. In fact, a lot of people are doing this already because it is very effective in generating some extra cash. In several cases, other people have become so successful that they have already maid it as their full-time career. During these times of economic and financial crises, this is indeed a very good and practical thing.  Read more...