Thinking of taking an MCTS Training? Then it’s likely that you’ll fall into one of the following categories: You’re someone with a certain amount of knowledge and you need to formalise your skill set with the Microsoft qualification. Or this could be your first step into the computer workplace, and you’ve discovered that there are many opportunities for certified networking professionals.
Take care to ensure you confirm that your training company is educating you on the latest Microsoft level. Many students get frustrated when they realise they’ve been learning from an old version of MCITP Certification which will need updating. Steer clear of providers who’re just out to sell you anything. Advisors should be helping to verify that you’re on the right course for you. Guard against being rushed into their standard course by an over-keen salesman.
Have you recently questioned how safe your job is? For the majority of us, this isn’t an issue until we get some bad news. However, the reality is that true job security is a thing of the past, for the vast majority of people. Security can now only exist via a fast increasing marketplace, pushed forward by a shortage of trained workers. It’s this alone that creates the right setting for a higher level of market-security – a much more desirable situation.
The most recent British e-Skills investigation showed that twenty six percent of all IT positions available remain unfilled due to a huge deficit of well-trained staff. Meaning that for every 4 jobs existing around IT, we have only 3 certified professionals to fill that need. This single fact in itself shows why the United Kingdom urgently requires so many more people to get into the IT industry. Actually, gaining new qualifications in IT as you progress through the coming years is most likely the greatest career direction you could choose.
Look at the following facts carefully if you think that old marketing ploy of examination guarantees seems like a good idea:
Everyone knows they’re still being charged for it – it’s quite obvious to see that it’s been added into the gross price invoiced by the college. It’s certainly not free (it’s just marketing companies think we’ll fall for anything they say!) The fact is that if a student pays for their relevant examinations, one at a time, the chances are they’re going to qualify each time – since they’ll be conscious of their investment in themselves and so will prepare more thoroughly.
Why pay your training company up-front for exam fees? Hold on to your money and pay for the exam at the time, instead of paying any mark-up – and do it in a local testing centre – instead of miles away at the college’s beck and call. Many unscrupulous training providers secure big margins because they’re asking for all the exam fees up-front then banking on the fact that many won’t be taken. In addition to this, you should consider what an ‘exam guarantee’
really means. Many training companies won’t pay for re-takes until you’re able to demonstrate an excellent mock pass rate.
Shelling out hundreds or thousands of pounds on an ‘Exam Guarantee’ is remiss – when consistent and systematic learning, coupled with quality exam simulation software is what will get you through.
Your training program should always include the latest Microsoft (or any other key organisation’s) accredited exam simulation and preparation packages. Don’t fall foul of depending on non-official preparation materials for exams. Their phraseology can be completely unlike authorised versions – and this leads to huge confusion when the proper exam time arrives. Ensure that you have some simulated exam questions so you’ll be able to check your comprehension along the way. Mock exams add to your knowledge bank – then you won’t be quite so nervous at the actual exam.
Make sure that all your accreditations are current and commercially required – forget programmes which provide certificates that are worthless because they’re ‘in-house’. Only properly recognised qualifications from the top companies like Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe and CompTIA will mean anything to employers.
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