Does an MCSE appeal to you? Then it's likely that you'll fall into one of two camps: You're already a professional and you'd like to consolidate your skill-set with the MCSE qualification. Instead you might be just about to enter the IT environment, but it's apparent to you there's a huge demand for certified networking professionals.

As you discover more about computer training companies, be sure to don't use those that short-change you by failing to use the latest level of Microsoft development. Such institutions will hold back the student due to the fact that they'll have learned the wrong MCSE version which doesn't correspond to the present exams, so they'll probably fail. Avoid making a hasty decision when buying a computer course before you feel comfortable. Find a computer training company that will spend time helping and advising you on a well matched program for you.

Proper support should never be taken lightly - ensure you track down something offering 24x7 direct access to instructors, as anything less will not satisfy and will also hamper your progress. Never accept training courses that only support trainees via an out-sourced call-centre message system after 6-9pm in the evening and during weekends. Training schools will always try to hide the importance of this issue. The simple fact of the matter is - support is required when it's required - not at their convenience.

World-class organisations offer a web-based 24x7 service utilising a variety of support centres from around the world. You will have an environment which switches seamlessly to the best choice of centres at any time of day or night: Support on demand. Find a training school that offers this level of study support. As only round-the-clock 24x7 support delivers what is required.

You have to make sure that all your exams are commercially valid and current - don't bother with courses that lead to in-house certificates. From the viewpoint of an employer, only top businesses such as Microsoft, CompTIA, Adobe or Cisco (to give some examples) will get you short-listed. Nothing else will cut the mustard.

Considering the amount of options that are available, is it any wonder that most potential newcomers to the industry balk at what job they could be successful with. Flicking through lists of IT career possibilities is no use whatsoever. The majority of us have no concept what our next-door neighbours do at work each day - let alone understand the complexities of any specific IT role. To attack this, we need to discuss a variety of different aspects:

• The type of personality you have and what you're interested in - what kind of work-related things you love or hate.

• Is it your desire to accomplish an important aspiration - for instance, working from home in the near future?

• What scale of importance is the salary - is it the most important thing, or is day-to-day enjoyment further up on the scale of your priorities?

• Always think in-depth about the level of commitment required to gain all the necessary accreditation.

• It makes sense to take in what is different for all the training areas.

The best way to avoid the industry jargon, and reveal the most viable option for your success, have an in-depth discussion with an advisor with years of experience; an individual that appreciates and can explain the commercial realities as well as all the qualifications.