IT Opportunities

Training with an industry certified/reputable IT Course Provider, is an important first step towards a career in, or in using information technology. If you’re interested, look out for course providers that are Microsoft Learning Solutions Partners, certified by the Institute of IT Training, or have some other recognised accreditation. Several examples of different types of IT Training Companies, and what they do are listed below.

Computeach

One of the longest running training providers in the UK, Computeach accepts people from all kinds of backgrounds onto its IT courses. You don’t necessarily need formal qualifications or experience to study with this company, and can study to a fully flexible schedule, working study around your life.

Students will have a mix of classroom and home study based training, with job search support and exam preparation as standard. There are courses available in five areas, and completion of each will lead to Microsoft Certification. There is SQL Database Training, Programming including C+ Skills and Networking, which includes designing, putting together, and managing all kinds of Window operating systems. They also offer Certified Internet Webmaster Courses, which cover site development and ecommerce, and an IT Support Professional Training Course, which is seen as a great entry level option into the industry.

Learning Tree International

This company offers IT and Management training through education centres in London and Edinburgh, on-site training, or live online training courses. Their 130 standard training courses cover subject areas such as Java Training, Using Excel and Access, XML and Java Script Training, and Web Development and Use of Adobe Products.

For something more in-depth they also run job specific professional courses, which offer a qualification after completing core and elective modules. These could include SQL Server, Oracle Databases, or Software Engineering. There’s also the option of ITIL and IT Management Training, or if you’re a graduate the chance to earn an Msc in Professional Computing. This course requires three weeks at university, and workbased learning/assignments.

Best STL Microsoft Office Training

Much of this company’s training portfolio is focussed on offering training to those using IT in their everyday jobs. They hold open training courses at centres across the UK, and can also offer closed company or onsite one on one training sessions. Their Microsoft qualified tutors can offer courses in all recent windows operating systems, from Windows 2010, right back to Windows 1997. They can also tailor courses to offer training in applications such as Front Page, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint.

The other facet to their business is technical training, via classroom, e-learning, bookbased, or distance learning methods. Courses include MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) and MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist).

There are many other training providers through the U.K offering these types of courses, so there will be something to suit most skills, experience, areas of interest and career goals. The best courses should offer support and advice through every step of your study programme, help you to search for an IT job, and be fully flexible. Once you’re qualified you can then take the next step into a rewarding career in IT.