Anyone interested in networking and computer courses, should first of all think about which area of industry they'd like to work in. This is relevant, as different skills are needed depending on the job you're looking to do. It may be useful to get some advise before you choose a course.
Look at the sort of networking job you're considering, discuss what it entails, and cover any other related options. This will give you enough information to decide what you really want to do. Then take advice on the most appropriate course of computer training to achieve your goal, with a start level based on your current networking skills.
What You Need To Know About Training Companies...
It's important to be aware of what to look for in a training provider. Once armed with this information you can do your research and MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE, as the quality of training materials varies hugely from company to company.
Changes made by Microsoft every so often make it difficult for many traditional colleges to teach the latest versions, so their training can be out-of-date. Many also stick to the old format of manual-based instruction, with classroom visits and the occasional disc to back it up.
For students to complete their computer networking course, this often means they're expected to repeatedly travel to a training centre. With the cost of petrol and accommodation today, that can easily amount to several hundred or even a thousand pounds on top of the cost of the course.
Class attendance is required by these companies because their training materials and support alone aren't good enough. The high running costs of such institutions have to be passed on to their students, so they claim their colleges have credibility in order to justify charging hundreds and sometimes thousands of pounds more.
With modern interactive training and proper 24/7 support, there's no longer any need for in-centre attendance.
But what can be classified as proper support? Most people studying networking courses are doing so alongside a full-time job, which is generally in the daytime. So evenings and weekends are the most common times for studying.
It's vital that students have access to support at the time that they need it - at the time when they're actually studying. Anything less simply frustrates students, and results in a stop/start study programme.
This is where the majority of trainers let their students down.
Typical 'round the clock support' in reality means leaving messages if your query happens to be any later than early evening. A tutor will call you back when there's time free between lessons, which inevitably means in office hours... - 16039
Look at the sort of networking job you're considering, discuss what it entails, and cover any other related options. This will give you enough information to decide what you really want to do. Then take advice on the most appropriate course of computer training to achieve your goal, with a start level based on your current networking skills.
What You Need To Know About Training Companies...
It's important to be aware of what to look for in a training provider. Once armed with this information you can do your research and MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE, as the quality of training materials varies hugely from company to company.
Changes made by Microsoft every so often make it difficult for many traditional colleges to teach the latest versions, so their training can be out-of-date. Many also stick to the old format of manual-based instruction, with classroom visits and the occasional disc to back it up.
For students to complete their computer networking course, this often means they're expected to repeatedly travel to a training centre. With the cost of petrol and accommodation today, that can easily amount to several hundred or even a thousand pounds on top of the cost of the course.
Class attendance is required by these companies because their training materials and support alone aren't good enough. The high running costs of such institutions have to be passed on to their students, so they claim their colleges have credibility in order to justify charging hundreds and sometimes thousands of pounds more.
With modern interactive training and proper 24/7 support, there's no longer any need for in-centre attendance.
But what can be classified as proper support? Most people studying networking courses are doing so alongside a full-time job, which is generally in the daytime. So evenings and weekends are the most common times for studying.
It's vital that students have access to support at the time that they need it - at the time when they're actually studying. Anything less simply frustrates students, and results in a stop/start study programme.
This is where the majority of trainers let their students down.
Typical 'round the clock support' in reality means leaving messages if your query happens to be any later than early evening. A tutor will call you back when there's time free between lessons, which inevitably means in office hours... - 16039
About the Author:
Author Scott Edwards divides his time between consulting and promoting quality training and support in the UK. For advice on Computer Networking Courses, visit LearningLolly IT Courses.
