Tuesday, December 30, 2008

MCSA Courses - Which Are The Best To Learn From?

By Scott Edwards

When we start to look for a computer training company, it's very easy to lose sight of the fact that we want a company who can help us to complete the task. This is because we innocently make the asumption that all MCSA courses are the same, and it's mainly about cost. Obviously we need value for money, but when it comes to training, it's the way you are trained, and the quality of support that's important. Find an organisation that's passionate about educating and supporting their students, giving everyone the very best opportunity to qualify and get work in the IT industry.

If you're new to the industry,it's really important that your IT training provider has experts who can help advise you on which courses will be right for you. Prices can be kept low by providers who have adopted the latest developments in learning technology, being able to use full-motion video tutorials, featuring instructor-led classroom sessions and demonstrations. Delivered with virtual labs for the student to practise in, this eliminates the need for classroom based training.

By using this technology to study your MCSA, you'll experience user-friendly training and enjoy studying via interactive labs, with the ability to practice and rewind as many times as you like. All this can be done from your PC, eliminating the need to travel to a classroom.

Training comes on a library of CD/DVD-ROMs, without the need to wade through technical manuals. Just insert a disc into your laptop or computer and away you go - you have the ability to interact with software without it being installed on your PC. Surely there is no simpler or more natural way to learn?

To ensure that the starting point of your training matches your current skills you'll need a company with experienced advisors to assist you. MCSA training programmes for those about to join the IT industry will be very different to courses for IT professionals who've been working for a few years and now need to get a certificate to find a new job. Again, ask for guidance before starting to ensure you're on the right course for you.

Having your questions answered there and then while you're studying is a very critical factor in achieving success. The best MCSA training companies will provide direct 24/7 support, with actual tutors available online anytime of day or night, so you have cover when you study evenings and weekends.

Be warned, many companies claim to offer 24/7 support. When you dig into it you'll often find it's office hours assistance, with an overnight message system and a return call in the next few days inside of office hours. Obviously this is less than useless if you're studying alongside a job, and it's not easy to complete a course where you're having to keep stopping, as you quickly lose momentum.

You should also get help with your exam preparation. Look for a course that incorporates Microsoft authorised exam simulation software to ensure a full understanding of everything you've learned.

You will become used to the way the questions are asked; which are common areas for questions, and the pace of the exam, so you can use your time well. You can also grade yourself so you know when you're ready. With four exams, having the ability to pass first time will save you time and money. - 16928

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