Don't accept anything less than authorised exam simulation and preparation programs included in the package you choose. Due to the fact that a lot of IT examination boards are from the USA, you must be prepared for the way exams are phrased. It's not sufficient simply answering any old technical questions - they have to be in the same format as the actual exams. Why don't you test your knowledge by doing tests and practice exams to get you ready for the actual exam.

One feature that several companies offer is a programme of Job Placement assistance. The service is put in place to help you find your first job in the industry. Because of the growing demand for appropriately skilled people in Great Britain at the moment, there's no need to place too much emphasis on this feature however. It's actually not as hard as some people make out to secure employment once you're well trained and qualified.

Having said that, it's important to have help and assistance with preparing a CV and getting interviews though; and we'd encourage everybody to get their CV updated as soon as they start a course - don't delay until you've qualified. Many junior support jobs have been bagged by trainees who are still learning and have yet to take their exams. This will at least get you into the 'maybe' pile of CV's - rather than the 'No' pile. The most reliable organisations to help you find a job are normally specialist locally based employment services. Because they get paid commission to place you, they have more incentive to get on with it.

A common grievance of various training providers is how much men and women are prepared to study to get qualified, but how little effort that student will then put into getting the position they have trained for. Get out there and hustle - you might find it's fun.

Including examinations up-front then including an exam guarantee is a popular marketing tool with many companies. Consider the facts:

Everyone knows they're still paying for it - obviously it has already in the overall price charged by the training provider. It's absolutely not free - and it's insulting that we're supposed to think it is! The honest truth is that if a student pays for their relevant examinations, one at a time, they will be much more likely to pass every time - since they'll think of what they've paid and their application will be greater.

Isn't it outrageous to have to pay your training company up-front for examinations? Hold on to your money and pay for the exam at the appropriate time, don't pay mark-ups - and do it in a local testing centre - instead of miles away at the college's beck and call. Paying in advance for examination fees (which also includes interest if you've taken out a loan) is insane. Resist being talked into filling the training company's account with extra money of yours just to give them more interest! Some will be pinning their hopes on the fact that you will never make it to exams - so they get to keep the extra funds. It's worth noting, with most 'Exam Guarantees' - they control when and how often you can do your re-takes. They'll only allow a re-take once completely satisfied.

Shelling out hundreds or thousands of pounds on 'Exam Guarantees' is short-sighted - when a commitment to studying and the use of authorised exam preparation tools is what will get you through.

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