You will be able to find out more about the many IT careers and different training routes from specialised pages on this website. Alternatively, you can get our complimentary information pack and then ask to talk to one of our industry advisors.

A study programme has to build towards a nationally (or globally) recognised certification at the end - not some little 'in-house' printed certificate to hang in your hallway. From an employer's viewpoint, only top businesses like Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA or Cisco (to give some examples) provide enough commercial weight. Anything less just won't hit the right spot.

Don't put too much store, as can often be the case, on the training process. Training is not an end in itself; you should be geared towards the actual job at the end of it. You need to remain focused on where you want to go. Don't be one of those unfortunate people who select a program that on the surface appears interesting - only to end up with a qualification for a career they'll never really get any satisfaction from.

Prioritise understanding the expectations of your industry. What particular accreditations they'll want you to gain and how you'll build your experience level. You should also spend a little time thinking about how far you'd like to build your skill-set as it will often control your selection of certifications. You'd also need help from an advisor who knows the commercial realities of the sector you think may suit you, and who can give you 'A typical day in the life of' outline for each job considered. These things are very important as you'll need to know whether or not you've chosen correctly.

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