We are able to separate IT career paths down into several different groups - The first is Networking & Support (including Security), second is Programming, third is Databases & the last is Web-Design. Every I.T. classification has it's own list of proficiency requirements, with corresponding certifications at various competency levels. The large amount of certifications available in these fields may be at first off-putting to a brand new student, but this is why a sensible careers chat with an industry advisor can open up what is appropriate for your personality, goals & learning-style.

When did you last consider your job security? Typically, we only think of this after something dramatic happens to shake us. But in today's marketplace, the reality is that true job security is a thing of the past, for all but the most lucky of us. Security only exists now via a fast increasing market, driven forward by a lack of trained workers. These circumstances create just the right background for a higher level of market-security - definitely a more pleasing situation.

Using the IT business as an example, the most recent e-Skills investigation brought to light a national skills shortage in the country in excess of 26 percent. Meaning that for each 4 job positions existing throughout computing, there are only 3 trained people to fill that need. This one idea in itself shows why Great Britain is in need of many more trainees to enter the Information Technology market. No better time or market circumstances is ever likely to exist for gaining qualification for this hugely growing and evolving business.

Be watchful that any qualifications you're studying for are commercially relevant and are up-to-date. 'In-house' certificates are usually worthless. The main industry leaders such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco or Adobe each have widely renowned proficiency courses. These heavyweights will ensure your employability.

A competent and professional advisor (as opposed to a salesman) will want to thoroughly discuss your current experience level and abilities. This is paramount to calculating your study start-point. If you've got a strong background, or even a touch of work-based experience (maybe some existing accreditation?) then it could be that your starting point will be different from a trainee who has no experience. Consider starting with user-skills and software training first. Beginning there can make your learning curve a much more gentle.

If you're like many of the students we talk to then you're a practical sort of person - a 'hands-on' individual. Typically, the world of book-reading and classrooms can be just about bared when essential, but it doesn't suit your way of doing things. You should use video and multimedia based materials if learning from books is not your thing. If we can utilise all of our senses into our learning, then the results are usually dramatically better.

Find a course where you'll get a host of CD and DVD ROM's - you'll learn by watching video tutorials and demonstrations, and be able to hone your abilities through virtual lab's. Any company that you're considering must be pushed to demo some simple examples of their courseware. Make sure you encounter videos of instructor-led classes and a wide selection of interactive elements.

It is generally unwise to select online only courseware. Because of the variable quality and reliability of most broadband providers, you should always obtain disc based courseware (On CD or DVD).

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