Far too many companies are all about the certification, and completely miss the reasons for getting there - which is a commercial career or job. Your focus should start with the end goal - don't get hung-up on the training vehicle. Avoid becoming one of those unfortunate people who choose a training program that sounds really 'interesting' and 'fun' - and get to the final hurdle of an accreditation for a career they'll never really get any satisfaction from.

Prioritise understanding what expectations industry may have of you. Which particular certifications they'll want you to gain and how you'll build your experience level. It's definitely worth spending time thinking about how far you reckon you're going to want to progress your career as often it can affect your choice of exams. We advise all students to speak with a professional advisor before following a particular learning program. This helps to ensure it features what is required for the chosen career path.

Get rid of a salesman who recommends a training program without performing a 'fact-find' to assess your abilities plus your level of experience. Ensure that they have a wide-enough array of training so they're actually equipped to solve your training issues. Remember, if you've had any relevant work-experience or certification, then it's not unreasonable to expect to start at a different point than a student who's starting from scratch. If this is going to be your initial crack at an IT exam then you should consider whether to practice with some basic PC skills training first.

Students who consider this area of study often have a very practical outlook on work, and aren't really suited to the classroom environment, and poring through books and manuals. If you're thinking this sounds like you, use multimedia, interactive learning, where learning is video-based. Where possible, if we can get all of our senses involved in our learning, then the results are usually dramatically better.

Learning is now available in disc format, so everything is learned directly from your own PC. Utilising the latest video technology, you will be able to see the instructor presenting exactly how it's all done, and then have a go at it yourself - in a virtual lab environment. Any company that you're considering should be able to show you some samples of the type of training materials they provide. Expect video tutorials, instructor led classes and a variety of interactive modules.

Avoid training that is purely online. Physical CD or DVD ROM materials are preferable where obtainable, enabling them to be used at your convenience - it's not wise to be held hostage to your internet connection always being 'up' and available.

New entrants into the IT industry can turn to CompTIA for a good deal of their initial study courses. Trainees considering getting into networks and support, or systems, servers & security should usually start with 'CompTIA', although it's true to say that 'CompTIA' qualifications will boost virtually any Resume designed for the I.T. marketplace. There is now also a push within 'CompTIA' to provide their beginner-level STRATA products to those men and women who don't actually work in IT, but would reap some benefits from a knowledge of basic IT and exactly how it impacts their job.

If you're interested in any of the following careers, the A+ will serve you well - Depot Technician, Call Centre Technician, Remote Support Technician, Field Service Technician, Help Desk Technician, PC Technician & IT Administrator. 'CompTIA' Network+ unwraps possibilities for Network Technicians & Administrators, IT Cable Installers and Network Installers.

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