Systems-programmers work in low-level 'languages' such as C, although modern 'C' is a far cry from where it started - and is really much more user-friendly today. Higher-level 'languages' are employed by applications programmers. All these 'languages' (and there are plenty!) are distinctive; they each have their very own rules and instructions and all are meant to be more appropriate for specific tasks. For example a programmer writing database-software for corporate and business use would use a 'language' that suits that environment, but a programmer writing games-software would most likely use C, to obtain fast running speeds. If you are writing a database application, it does not matter if your screen re-draws in one 10th of a second or one hundredth of a second, while with games, it matters a good deal. The actual priority for a database friendly 'language' is that it provides capabilities that help to make life easier for the end user. Stripping everything possible away so that it can work more quickly would be counter productive. Its rather like making a comparison between the family-estate car & a racing-car. The estate-car offers family transport at the appropriate price and quality, but its never going to win in a race! For the parents & kids taking a lengthy journey though, warmth, comfort & a soft ride are far more relevant.

We are now experiencing a fast-progressing move in the direction of internet based & network based software, as the concept of 'cloud computing' becomes a reality. 'Cloud computing' refers to files that may be accessed from anywhere in the world, as they're saved out in the 'ether'. Every little thing - right down to the basic-processing - is done out in the 'cloud' of computers. The only requirement eventually will be an incredibly basic, slightly-dumb terminal that is plugged (or wirelessly-connected) in to the network.

'In-Centre' days get pushed as a strong aspect by some training companies. After chatting with many computer industry students who have partaken in a couple, you'll discover that they're really a difficulty to be 'got round' mainly due to the following:

- Masses of journeys to the training centre - sometimes quite a distance away.

- Weekday availability to classes is the norm, and with 2-3 days to book off work, this can represent quite a problem for most working students.

- And don't disregard the lost vacation days. We typically get four weeks vacation allowance. If at least half is sacrificed to learning, then we haven't got much left for ourselves.

- Workshops often reach their maximum intake very quickly, so we end up having to take the '2nd best' solution.

- Many students want to study at a somewhat more suitable pace - rather than be dictated to by the rest of the class. Often this can bring about classic classroom tension.

- Soaring travel costs - driving or taking public transport to the training centre and of course bed and breakfast for the night can cost a lot every time you have to go. Assuming just 5-10 workshops at a cost of 35 pounds for one over-night room, plus a petrol cost of 40 pounds and 15.00 for food, we find an extra 450-900 pounds of hidden costs on top.

- Don't risk the chance of getting overlooked for a lift up the ladder or salary hikes because your employer knows you're retraining.

- Posing questions in a class full of students often makes any one of us a little self-conscious. Ever avoided asking a question as you honestly thought you might seem thick?

- If you on occasion work elsewhere in the country for several days at a time, consider the added problems of making the needed workshops, as time is now more scarce than ever.

To find a more flexible route, make use of videoed lessons wherever you want to take them - at a time that's convenient to you - not some other person. Study can happen anywhere that suits. Got a laptop?... Then you could get a little sun outside at the same time. If you have any difficulties then utilise the 24x7 Support. Classes and lessons can be repeated as often as you want - memory is aided by repetition. And there's no need to take notes - everything is already prepared ready. Could it be more straightforward: You avoid travelling and wasting time and money; and of course you get a much more comfortable study environment.

It's important to understand: a actual training or a qualification isn't what this is about; the career that you're getting the training for is. A lot of colleges seem to put too much weight in just the training course. It's common, in many cases, to obtain tremendous satisfaction from a year of studying and then spend 20 miserable years in a job you hate, as a consequence of not performing the correct research when it was needed - at the start.

Take time to understand how you feel about earning potential, career development, and if you're ambitious or not. It's vital to know what will be expected of you, which certifications will be required and how to develop your experience. It's good advice for all students to speak with a skilled advisor before they embark on a retraining path. This helps to ensure it has the required elements for that career path.

Trainees looking to get a career in computers and technology usually have no idea of which path to consider, or even which sector to achieve their certification in. How likely is it for us to understand the many facets of a particular career when we haven't done that before? Often we don't know someone who performs the role either. Usually, the way to come at this question in the best manner comes from a thorough chat, covering a variety of topics:

- Your personality type as well as your interests - what kind of working tasks you like and dislike.

- Why you want to consider stepping into computing - maybe you want to overcome a life-long goal such as being your own boss for example.

- Your earning requirements you have?

- Some students don't fully understand the level of commitment demanded to achieve their goals.

- You will need to understand what differentiates all the training areas.

In all honesty, your only option to investigate these issues is via a conversation with someone that has experience of IT (and chiefly it's commercial needs and requirements.)

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