PC and network support staff are ever more in demand in the United Kingdom, as businesses rely heavily on their technical advice and skills. Our hunger for such skilled and qualified people is growing at an impressive rate, as commercial enterprise becomes progressively more reliant on computers.

What is the reason why academic qualifications are now falling behind more commercial certifications? Accreditation-based training (to use industry-speak) is far more effective and specialised. Industry has become aware that a specialist skill-set is what's needed to meet the requirements of a technologically complex commercial environment. Adobe, Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA dominate in this arena. In essence, the learning just focuses on what's actually required. Actually, it's not quite as pared down as that, but the most important function is always to concentrate on the fundamentally important skill-sets (with some necessary background) - without overdoing the detail in every other area (as universities often do).

It's rather like the advert: 'It does what it says on the label'. Employers simply need to know where they have gaps, and then match up the appropriate exam numbers as a requirement. They'll know then that all applicants can do what they need.

Often, individuals don't really get what IT means. It is ground-breaking, exciting, and means you're a part of the huge progress of technology that will change our world over the next few decades. We're only just starting to get a feel for how technology will affect our lives in the future. Computers and the web will massively change the way we view and interact with the rest of the world over the coming years.

And don't forget that the average salary in the world of IT in the United Kingdom is considerably greater than in other market sectors, so you will be in a good position to receive considerably more as an IT specialist, than you would in most typical jobs. Because the IT market sector is still developing with no sign of a slow-down, one can predict that the requirement for appropriately qualified IT professionals will continue actively for years to come.

A expert and professional advisor (vs a salesperson) will cover in some detail your current experience level and abilities. There is no other way of working out the point at which you need to start your studies. If you have a strong background, or even a touch of real-world experience (some certifications gained previously perhaps?) then it's more than likely your starting level will be very different from a student that is completely new to the industry. Where this will be your initial stab at studying to take an IT exam then you may want to cut your teeth on some basic user skills first.

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