If you'd like to become a web designer and have the most recognised qualification for the job market today, your must-have certification is Adobe Dreamweaver. For commercial applications you should have a full understanding of the entire Adobe Web Creative Suite. This is including (but isn't limited to) Action Script and Flash. If your goal is to become an Adobe Certified Expert or Adobe Certified Professional (ACE or ACP) then such knowledge is non-negotiable.
To become a web designer of professional repute however, there is much more to consider. You'll need to study various programming essentials like HTML, PHP and MySQL. An excellent grasp of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and E-Commerce will give your CV some extra credibility and make you more employable.
Arriving at a sensible career development choice is very difficult - so what research do we need to do and which questions should we be asking?
Beware of putting too much emphasis, as many people do, on the accreditation program. Training is not an end in itself; this is about employment. Focus on the end-goal. It's a sad fact, but the majority of trainees kick-off study that often sounds spectacular from the marketing materials, but which delivers a career that is of no interest. Talk to many college leavers for a real eye-opener.
You also need to know how you feel about career development, earning potential, and whether you intend to be quite ambitious. You need to know what will be expected of you, what accreditations will be required and in what way you can develop commercial experience. It's worth seeking help from a professional that can best explain the industry you think may suit you, and who can offer 'A day in the life of' type of explanation for that career-path. This is of paramount importance because you obviously have to know if you're barking up the wrong tree.
Only consider learning paths that'll grow into industry approved qualifications. There are far too many minor schools offering 'in-house' certificates that are essentially useless when it comes to finding a job. Only properly recognised qualifications from the likes of Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and Adobe will open the doors to employers.
Full support is of the utmost importance - ensure you track down something offering 24x7 direct access to instructors, as anything less will not satisfy and will also hold up your pace and restrict your intake. Don't accept training that only supports you via an out-sourced call-centre message system when it's outside of usual working hours. Companies will give you every excuse in the book why you don't need this. Essentially - you want support at the appropriate time - not when it's convenient for them.
It's possible to find professional training packages who provide their students online direct access support 24x7 - even in the middle of the night. Search out a trainer that gives this level of learning support. As only 24x7 round-the-clock live support truly delivers for technical programs.
The old fashioned style of teaching, utilising reference manuals and books, is usually pretty hard going. If this sounds like you, check out study materials that are multimedia based. Where possible, if we can study while utilising as many senses as possible, then we often see hugely increased memory retention as a result.
Search for a course where you'll get a host of CD and DVD ROM's - you'll start with videos of instructor demonstrations, followed by the chance to fine-tune your skills in fully interactive practice sessions. It's very important to see examples of the study materials provided by any company that you may want to train through. You'll want to see that they include instructor-led video demonstrations with virtual practice-lab's.
Select CD or DVD ROM based materials wherever available. Thus avoiding all the issues associated with the variability of broadband quality and service.
Adding in the cost of examination fees up-front and offering an 'Exam Guarantee' is common for a good many training companies. But look at the facts:
Thankfully, today we're a bit more aware of hype - and generally we know that for sure it is something we're paying for (it's not a freebie because they like us so much!) It's well known in the industry that if a student pays for their relevant examinations, when they're ready to take them and not before, they'll be in a better position to pass every time - as they are conscious of what they've paid and their application will be greater.
Find the best exam deal or offer available at the appropriate time, and save having to find the money early. You'll then be able to select where you sit the exam - which means you can stay local. Big margins are netted by many companies who incorporate exam fees into the cost of the course. A number of students don't take them for various reasons and so the company is quids-in. Astoundingly enough, providers exist that actually bank on it - as that's how they make a lot of their profit. Additionally, many exam guarantees are worthless. The majority of companies won't pay for re-takes until you can prove to them you're ready to pass.
Spending hundreds or even thousands extra on an 'Exam Guarantee' is short-sighted - when study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams is what will get you through.
Qualifications from the commercial sector are now, very visibly, already replacing the traditional academic paths into the IT sector - why then has this come about? With an ever-increasing technical demand on resources, the IT sector has been required to move to specific, honed-in training that can only be obtained from the actual vendors - that is companies like Microsoft, CompTIA, CISCO and Adobe. Frequently this is at a far reduced cost both money and time wise. Of course, a certain degree of closely linked knowledge needs to be covered, but essential specialised knowledge in the areas needed gives a vendor trained student a distinct advantage.
Assuming a company knows what areas need to be serviced, then they simply need to advertise for someone with a specific qualification. The syllabuses all have to conform to the same requirements and don't change between schools (as academic syllabuses often do).
How long has it been since you considered how safe your job is? For most people, this issue only becomes a talking point when something dramatic happens to shake us. But in today's marketplace, the painful truth is that true job security doesn't really exist anymore, for the vast majority of people. When we come across growing skills deficits together with areas of high demand though, we always find a fresh type of security in the marketplace; driven forward by conditions of continuous growth, companies are struggling to hire enough staff.
Taking a look at the computing market, a recent e-Skills study highlighted a twenty six percent shortage in trained professionals. Quite simply, we can only fill just three out of every four jobs in the computer industry. This single notion alone highlights why the United Kingdom requires many more new trainees to get into the industry. With the market growing at the speed it is, is there any other market worth investigating as a retraining vehicle.
To become a web designer of professional repute however, there is much more to consider. You'll need to study various programming essentials like HTML, PHP and MySQL. An excellent grasp of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and E-Commerce will give your CV some extra credibility and make you more employable.
Arriving at a sensible career development choice is very difficult - so what research do we need to do and which questions should we be asking?
Beware of putting too much emphasis, as many people do, on the accreditation program. Training is not an end in itself; this is about employment. Focus on the end-goal. It's a sad fact, but the majority of trainees kick-off study that often sounds spectacular from the marketing materials, but which delivers a career that is of no interest. Talk to many college leavers for a real eye-opener.
You also need to know how you feel about career development, earning potential, and whether you intend to be quite ambitious. You need to know what will be expected of you, what accreditations will be required and in what way you can develop commercial experience. It's worth seeking help from a professional that can best explain the industry you think may suit you, and who can offer 'A day in the life of' type of explanation for that career-path. This is of paramount importance because you obviously have to know if you're barking up the wrong tree.
Only consider learning paths that'll grow into industry approved qualifications. There are far too many minor schools offering 'in-house' certificates that are essentially useless when it comes to finding a job. Only properly recognised qualifications from the likes of Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA and Adobe will open the doors to employers.
Full support is of the utmost importance - ensure you track down something offering 24x7 direct access to instructors, as anything less will not satisfy and will also hold up your pace and restrict your intake. Don't accept training that only supports you via an out-sourced call-centre message system when it's outside of usual working hours. Companies will give you every excuse in the book why you don't need this. Essentially - you want support at the appropriate time - not when it's convenient for them.
It's possible to find professional training packages who provide their students online direct access support 24x7 - even in the middle of the night. Search out a trainer that gives this level of learning support. As only 24x7 round-the-clock live support truly delivers for technical programs.
The old fashioned style of teaching, utilising reference manuals and books, is usually pretty hard going. If this sounds like you, check out study materials that are multimedia based. Where possible, if we can study while utilising as many senses as possible, then we often see hugely increased memory retention as a result.
Search for a course where you'll get a host of CD and DVD ROM's - you'll start with videos of instructor demonstrations, followed by the chance to fine-tune your skills in fully interactive practice sessions. It's very important to see examples of the study materials provided by any company that you may want to train through. You'll want to see that they include instructor-led video demonstrations with virtual practice-lab's.
Select CD or DVD ROM based materials wherever available. Thus avoiding all the issues associated with the variability of broadband quality and service.
Adding in the cost of examination fees up-front and offering an 'Exam Guarantee' is common for a good many training companies. But look at the facts:
Thankfully, today we're a bit more aware of hype - and generally we know that for sure it is something we're paying for (it's not a freebie because they like us so much!) It's well known in the industry that if a student pays for their relevant examinations, when they're ready to take them and not before, they'll be in a better position to pass every time - as they are conscious of what they've paid and their application will be greater.
Find the best exam deal or offer available at the appropriate time, and save having to find the money early. You'll then be able to select where you sit the exam - which means you can stay local. Big margins are netted by many companies who incorporate exam fees into the cost of the course. A number of students don't take them for various reasons and so the company is quids-in. Astoundingly enough, providers exist that actually bank on it - as that's how they make a lot of their profit. Additionally, many exam guarantees are worthless. The majority of companies won't pay for re-takes until you can prove to them you're ready to pass.
Spending hundreds or even thousands extra on an 'Exam Guarantee' is short-sighted - when study, commitment and preparing with good quality mock and practice exams is what will get you through.
Qualifications from the commercial sector are now, very visibly, already replacing the traditional academic paths into the IT sector - why then has this come about? With an ever-increasing technical demand on resources, the IT sector has been required to move to specific, honed-in training that can only be obtained from the actual vendors - that is companies like Microsoft, CompTIA, CISCO and Adobe. Frequently this is at a far reduced cost both money and time wise. Of course, a certain degree of closely linked knowledge needs to be covered, but essential specialised knowledge in the areas needed gives a vendor trained student a distinct advantage.
Assuming a company knows what areas need to be serviced, then they simply need to advertise for someone with a specific qualification. The syllabuses all have to conform to the same requirements and don't change between schools (as academic syllabuses often do).
How long has it been since you considered how safe your job is? For most people, this issue only becomes a talking point when something dramatic happens to shake us. But in today's marketplace, the painful truth is that true job security doesn't really exist anymore, for the vast majority of people. When we come across growing skills deficits together with areas of high demand though, we always find a fresh type of security in the marketplace; driven forward by conditions of continuous growth, companies are struggling to hire enough staff.
Taking a look at the computing market, a recent e-Skills study highlighted a twenty six percent shortage in trained professionals. Quite simply, we can only fill just three out of every four jobs in the computer industry. This single notion alone highlights why the United Kingdom requires many more new trainees to get into the industry. With the market growing at the speed it is, is there any other market worth investigating as a retraining vehicle.
About the Author:
Author Jason Kendall divides his time between consulting and promoting superior education and UK Support. To investigate Web Design Courses, visit LearningLolly Dreamweaver Training.
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