Networking Plus

Discussing CompTIA Network Plus Training – Update

Currently in the UK, most companies would struggle were it not for support workers solving problems with PC’s and networks, while giving advice to users on a regular basis each week. Industry’s need for better skilled and qualified individuals multiplies, as we become ever more dependent on PC’s in the twenty first century.

Commencing with the idea that we have to choose the job we want to do first and foremost, before we’re even able to consider which training program meets that requirement, how are we supposed to find the correct route? As having no commercial skills in computing, how could any of us know what a particular job actually consists of? The key to answering this question properly flows from a full chat, covering several areas:

* Which type of person you consider yourself to be – the tasks that you really enjoy, and don’t forget – what you definitely don’t enjoy.

* Is it your desire to reach a closely held goal – like working for yourself sometime soon?

* How highly do you rate salary – is it the most important thing, or does job satisfaction rate a lot higher on the scale of your priorities?

* Considering all that computing encapsulates, you really need to be able to absorb what is different.

* It’s wise to spend some time thinking about what kind of effort and commitment that you will set aside for the accreditation program.

In all honesty, it’s obvious that the only real way to gain help on these matters tends to be through a good talk with an advisor or professional that has a background in the IT industry (and more importantly the commercial needs and requirements.)

Many people question why academic qualifications are less in demand than the more commercial certifications? Key company training (in industry terminology) is far more specialised and product-specific. Industry has become aware that such specialised knowledge is essential to handle a technically advancing workplace. Microsoft, CompTIA, CISCO and Adobe are the dominant players. Of course, a necessary portion of closely linked knowledge needs to be covered, but focused specialised knowledge in the exact job role gives a commercially educated student a massive advantage.

In simple terms: Accredited IT qualifications let employers know exactly what you’re capable of – the title is a complete giveaway: for example, I am a ‘Microsoft Certified Professional’ in ‘Planning and Maintaining a Windows 2003 Infrastructure’. Therefore companies can identify just what their needs are and which qualifications will be suitable to deal with those needs.

Any program that you’re going to undertake must provide a nationally (or globally) recognised exam at the finale – and not some unimportant ‘in-house’ piece of paper. Unless your qualification is issued by a major player like Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or Adobe, then chances are it will be commercially useless – as it’ll be an unknown commodity.

Far too many companies only concern themselves with gaining a certificate, and forget why you’re doing this – which is of course employment. Always begin with the end goal – don’t make the vehicle more important than the destination. It’s possible, in many cases, to thoroughly enjoy one year of training but end up spending 10 or 20 years in a tiresome job role, entirely because you stumbled into it without some decent due-diligence at the beginning.

Be honest with yourself about how much you want to earn and what level of ambition fits you. This will influence which precise qualifications will be expected and what you can expect to give industry in return. Talk to a professional advisor that knows about the sector you’re looking at, and who can give you a detailed run-down of the kind of things you’ll be doing on a daily basis. Establishing this before starting out on a study program will prevent a lot of wasted time and effort.

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