By Jason Kendall

Without a continuous flood of knowledgeable network and PC support personnel, commercial enterprise throughout the country (along with most other places) could well be brought to its knees. We have a constantly increasing demand for people to support both the systems and the users themselves. As our society becomes growingly beholden to computers and networks, we simultaneously inevitably become increasingly more reliant upon the well trained IT professionals, who ensure the systems function properly.

Look at the facts below carefully if you're inclined to think that over-used sales technique about examination guarantees seems like a good idea:

Everyone knows they're still being charged for it - it's quite obvious to see that it's already in the overall price charged by the training provider. It's absolutely not free - don't think these companies are so generous with their money!

Students who take exams one at a time, paying for them just before taking them are in a much stronger position to qualify at the first attempt. They're aware of the cost and prepare more appropriately to be ready for the task.

Do your exams somewhere local and find the best exam deal or offer available then.

Including money in your training package for examination fees (and if you're financing your study there'll be interest on that) is insane. Why fill a company's coffers with your money simply to help their cash-flow! Some will be pinning their hopes on the fact that you won't get round to taking them - but they won't refund the cash.

It's worth noting, in the majority of cases of 'exam guarantees' - you are not in control of when you can re-take the exam. Subsequent exam attempts are only authorised at the company's say so.

VUE and Prometric examinations are approximately 112 pounds in Great Britain. Why pay exorbitant 'Exam Guarantee' fees (often hidden in the cost) - when the best course materials, the right level of support and a commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools are actually the key to your success.

A competent and practiced consultant (in contrast with a salesperson) will cover in some detail your current experience level and abilities. This is paramount to understanding the starting point for your education.

Don't forget, if you've had any relevant accreditation or direct-experience, then you may be able to commence studying further along than a trainee with no history to speak of.

If this is your first attempt at an IT exam then it may be wise to begin with user-skills and software training first.

Coming across job security in this economic down-turn is very rare. Businesses frequently remove us out of the workplace at the drop of a hat - as and when it suits them.

We can however hit upon market-level security, by searching for areas in high demand, together with a lack of qualified workers.

Reviewing the IT business, the 2006 e-Skills survey brought to light an over 26 percent shortage in trained professionals. To put it another way, this shows that the country only has three properly accredited workers for each four job positions available now.

This one idea on its own is the backbone of why the United Kingdom needs a lot more workers to get trained and join the Information Technology market.

It would be hard to imagine if a better time or market settings will exist for acquiring training in this swiftly increasing and budding market.

All programs you're considering really needs to work up to a fully recognised major qualification at the finale - and not a worthless 'in-house' plaque for your wall.

You'll discover that only industry recognised accreditation from the major players like Microsoft, CompTIA, Adobe and Cisco will open the doors to employers.

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