shabba   10 #1 Posted June 22, 2011 wanting to do a IT course/training to develop my IT skills. Want to go into a support technician role, just wandering if anyone has done any courses and where and if it a successful choice??  I have looked at compTIA+ and MCITP delivered by skillsoft, which is being offered by reed.co.uk, has a steep price tag.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
More4loans   10 #2 Posted June 22, 2011 Have you tried Zenos Training on Charter Row in Sheffield. They offer a paid apprenticeship scheme now http://www.zenos.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
shabba   10 #3 Posted June 23, 2011 thanks, but i think they just take on apprentices between 18-20. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
neeeeeeeeeek   10 #4 Posted June 23, 2011 Don't bother, there are very few support jobs in this area. If you are prepared to move to London then give it a try but I would not spend money on any of those courses and expect to get a job in this area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cynic   10 #5 Posted June 23, 2011 wanting to do a IT course/training to develop my IT skills. Want to go into a support technician role, just wandering if anyone has done any courses and where and if it a successful choice?? I have looked at compTIA+ and MCITP delivered by skillsoft, which is being offered by reed.co.uk, has a steep price tag....  If you want to have a career in IT become a developer. I don't know how competitive it is but I'm pretty sure it can't be as bad as IT support in this area. There still aren't many jobs but there are a lot more than there are support roles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
E-Man Groovin   27 #6 Posted June 23, 2011 Be wary, a lot of development is going the way of outsourcing. Many companies from developing nations are muscling in on this area and the can undercut UK staff by huge percentages. Also software development is an activity that can easily be performed offshore. It might not be massively problematic now, but I believe that is a future trend.  I've just completed contracts at three massive organisations and that's the way they are going. The typically greedy and short-sighted captains of industry are failing to see the long term issues with this policy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Love2print   10 #7 Posted June 23, 2011 You can study for the CompTIA A+ plus without needing to take a course. You can just study on your own and pay for the exam if you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
neeeeeeeeeek   10 #8 Posted June 23, 2011 You can study for the CompTIA A+ plus without needing to take a course. You can just study on your own and pay for the exam if you want.  Not that it will help you get a job but if it interests you then get a book and do it yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
shabba   10 #9 Posted June 23, 2011 thanks guys...  think i might leave it then, as the dude is very keen on getting me aboard, he keeps ringing me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
