Part time IT courses are usually the only option open to adults with full time jobs and commitments who are looking to train for a new or improved career.
The good news is, we're not alone - many thousands of people study part-time, often in very difficult circumstances. Having said that, if you're going to invest some money, and a lot of spare time for 18 months or so, there's no harm in learning from their experience.
The Truth About Part Time IT Courses...
Many students waste time on out-of-date courses, or ones that are totally unsuited to their needs. Others choose inappropriate courses that they only have an outside chance of completing. Colleges sometimes expect only a small number of trainees to finish their courses, despite the fact that they've paid for the whole thing. Often, they can't make a profit if everyone works through the entire course.
Insist on seeing a sample of their training materials, to be sure you can learn from it. Don't deal with a company that won't show you a sample of the type of training they provide.
Also ask about how much help and support they offer, and on what basis. Even the best career courses might have you flumoxed from time to time, and that's when you'll need instant help. Having to wait days for an explanation really interferes with the flow of your learning, and makes students very despondent.
Be sure to check the reality of a training company's support. Many claim they're available to help 24 hours a day, but in fact that often means there's usually a tutor available in the day time, and sometimes early evening, but after that you'll have to leave a message for someone to call you back. This can often be when you're at work!
A common ploy with some companies is to include all the exam fees in their training package. This is just another way of getting more money from you up-front - pay for exams when you know you want to take them.
IT training ironically often consists of traditional teaching via books and manuals. Most people find interactive learning methods more user-friendly, and modern training companies can supply this. Look for courses with full motion videos of instructors teaching and demonstrating, where you can practise in interactive labs on your computer.
The cost of most part time IT courses now has reached a point where the majority of people who want to train can't afford it. So you need a company that's kept it's overheads under control, and offers courses for hundreds of pounds less than the competition.
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The good news is, we're not alone - many thousands of people study part-time, often in very difficult circumstances. Having said that, if you're going to invest some money, and a lot of spare time for 18 months or so, there's no harm in learning from their experience.
The Truth About Part Time IT Courses...
Many students waste time on out-of-date courses, or ones that are totally unsuited to their needs. Others choose inappropriate courses that they only have an outside chance of completing. Colleges sometimes expect only a small number of trainees to finish their courses, despite the fact that they've paid for the whole thing. Often, they can't make a profit if everyone works through the entire course.
Insist on seeing a sample of their training materials, to be sure you can learn from it. Don't deal with a company that won't show you a sample of the type of training they provide.
Also ask about how much help and support they offer, and on what basis. Even the best career courses might have you flumoxed from time to time, and that's when you'll need instant help. Having to wait days for an explanation really interferes with the flow of your learning, and makes students very despondent.
Be sure to check the reality of a training company's support. Many claim they're available to help 24 hours a day, but in fact that often means there's usually a tutor available in the day time, and sometimes early evening, but after that you'll have to leave a message for someone to call you back. This can often be when you're at work!
A common ploy with some companies is to include all the exam fees in their training package. This is just another way of getting more money from you up-front - pay for exams when you know you want to take them.
IT training ironically often consists of traditional teaching via books and manuals. Most people find interactive learning methods more user-friendly, and modern training companies can supply this. Look for courses with full motion videos of instructors teaching and demonstrating, where you can practise in interactive labs on your computer.
The cost of most part time IT courses now has reached a point where the majority of people who want to train can't afford it. So you need a company that's kept it's overheads under control, and offers courses for hundreds of pounds less than the competition.
About the Author:
With 30 yrs experience, the author, Scott Edwards, is a passionate campaigner for cheaper, better quality multimedia-based IT training. To get more info and advice on Part Time IT Courses, visit LearningLolly IT Training.
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