Sunday, December 28, 2008

MCSA Course. How To choose The Right One

By Scott Edwards

The Microsoft MCSA course is an ideal qualification for anyone looking to get into network support. Whether you're about to join the IT industry or already have experience but need to formalise your skills with certification, the right training exists for you.

Each of these options needs a different type of course, so make sure you're on the right one before spending your money. Look for a company that takes the time to understand what you're looking to do, and can help you work out what you want to do long before they start talking about courses.

A good advisor should have the ability to work out which type of job will suit you best - based on your personality, likes and dislikes in the working environment (and explain why!). They should also be able to give you a good understanding of what the job entails.

Once you know where you are heading, the next point is to start training at your current skill level, whatever that might be. Also make sure that the certification you are working towards is the one industry prefers.

The pinnacle of MCSA training is home-based. It consists of the latest state-of-the-art video tutorials, detailed on-screen demonstrations and interactive environments where you can practice your new found skills. This is by far the easiest and most natural way to learn - you can go over the material as often as you like, as they are delivered on sets of discs and not a manual to be read.

MCSA is a level of course where most will need help on hand whilst they are learning. Perhaps it's a reflection of the times we live in, but many companies only offer 'office hours' support and claim it's full 24/7 support by adding a message system. Wishful thinking at best - but it has little value if your aim is to study alongside a job.

You need REAL 24/7 support - when you need assistance, there should be a team of tutors available to help you there and then, avoiding frustrating interruptions to your training.

Because of the quality of this training environment, there's no need to attend classroom based lessons - you're getting individual attention from the comfort of your own home. This makes your life much easier, with no need to travel away from your home and family.

Also look for a course that includes exam practice software. These are pre-exam tests that enable you to practice the exams prior to sitting the real thing - so you can confidently pass first time. Experience shows that the chances of passing your first exam without this kind of aid can be decreased.

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