For anyone looking to get into a web design team, studying Adobe Dreamweaver is a fundamental criteria for getting relevant certifications that are globally recognised.
For professional applications you will require an in-depth understanding of the entire Adobe Web Creative Suite. This is including (but is by no means restricted to) Flash and Action Script. If your goal is to become an Adobe Certified Professional or an Adobe Certified Expert these skills will be absolutely essential.
Building a website is just the start of the skill set required though - in order to drive traffic to the site, maintain its content, and work with dynamic database-driven sites, you'll need to bolt on more programming skills, like HTML, PHP and MySQL. It would also be a good idea to gain a working knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation and E Commerce.
You should only consider study courses that'll progress to commercially accepted exams. There's an endless list of trainers promoting minor 'in-house' certificates which are worthless when it comes to finding a job.
All the major commercial players like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco or CompTIA each have globally renowned skills programmes. Huge conglomerates such as these will make your CV stand-out.
Commercial certification is now, very visibly, already replacing the more academic tracks into the industry - so why has this come about?
As demand increases for knowledge about more and more complex technology, industry has had to move to the specialised training that the vendors themselves supply - in other words companies such as Microsoft, CISCO, Adobe and CompTIA. This usually turns out to involve less time and financial outlay.
In a nutshell, only that which is required is learned. It's not quite as straightforward as that, but the principle remains that students need to cover the precise skills needed (including a degree of required background) - without going into too much detail in everything else (as degree courses are known to do).
When it comes down to the nitty-gritty: Recognised IT certifications tell an employer precisely what skills you have - everything they need to know is in the title: as an example - I am a 'Microsoft Certified Professional' in 'Designing Security for a Windows 2003 Network'. Consequently employers can identify just what their needs are and what certifications are required to perform the job.
Technology and IT is amongst the most stimulating and innovative industries you could be involved with. To be working on the cutting-edge of technology is to do your bit in the gigantic changes affecting everyone who lives in the 21st century.
We're barely starting to get to grips with how this will truly impact our way of life. The way we interrelate with the rest of the world will be significantly affected by technology and the web.
A usual IT technician throughout Britain has been shown to receive considerably more than employees on a par in other market sectors. Standard IT salaries are around the top of national league tables.
It would appear there is a lot more room for IT jobs growth throughout this country. The market sector continues to develop quickly, and as we have a significant shortage of skilled professionals, it's not likely that it will even slow down for a good while yet.
One area often overlooked by people mulling over a new direction is the concept of 'training segmentation'. Basically, this means the breakdown of the materials for drop-shipping to you, which makes a huge difference to the point you end up at.
Trainees may consider it sensible (with training often lasting 2 or 3 years to gain full certified status,) that a training provider will issue the training stage by stage, as you complete each part. Although:
Maybe the order of study insisted on by the company won't suit you. You may find it a stretch to finalise all the sections at the speed required?
To avoid any potential future issues, it's normal for most trainees to insist that all study materials are delivered immediately, and not in stages. It's then your own choice how fast or slow and in what order you'd like to work. - 29954
For professional applications you will require an in-depth understanding of the entire Adobe Web Creative Suite. This is including (but is by no means restricted to) Flash and Action Script. If your goal is to become an Adobe Certified Professional or an Adobe Certified Expert these skills will be absolutely essential.
Building a website is just the start of the skill set required though - in order to drive traffic to the site, maintain its content, and work with dynamic database-driven sites, you'll need to bolt on more programming skills, like HTML, PHP and MySQL. It would also be a good idea to gain a working knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation and E Commerce.
You should only consider study courses that'll progress to commercially accepted exams. There's an endless list of trainers promoting minor 'in-house' certificates which are worthless when it comes to finding a job.
All the major commercial players like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco or CompTIA each have globally renowned skills programmes. Huge conglomerates such as these will make your CV stand-out.
Commercial certification is now, very visibly, already replacing the more academic tracks into the industry - so why has this come about?
As demand increases for knowledge about more and more complex technology, industry has had to move to the specialised training that the vendors themselves supply - in other words companies such as Microsoft, CISCO, Adobe and CompTIA. This usually turns out to involve less time and financial outlay.
In a nutshell, only that which is required is learned. It's not quite as straightforward as that, but the principle remains that students need to cover the precise skills needed (including a degree of required background) - without going into too much detail in everything else (as degree courses are known to do).
When it comes down to the nitty-gritty: Recognised IT certifications tell an employer precisely what skills you have - everything they need to know is in the title: as an example - I am a 'Microsoft Certified Professional' in 'Designing Security for a Windows 2003 Network'. Consequently employers can identify just what their needs are and what certifications are required to perform the job.
Technology and IT is amongst the most stimulating and innovative industries you could be involved with. To be working on the cutting-edge of technology is to do your bit in the gigantic changes affecting everyone who lives in the 21st century.
We're barely starting to get to grips with how this will truly impact our way of life. The way we interrelate with the rest of the world will be significantly affected by technology and the web.
A usual IT technician throughout Britain has been shown to receive considerably more than employees on a par in other market sectors. Standard IT salaries are around the top of national league tables.
It would appear there is a lot more room for IT jobs growth throughout this country. The market sector continues to develop quickly, and as we have a significant shortage of skilled professionals, it's not likely that it will even slow down for a good while yet.
One area often overlooked by people mulling over a new direction is the concept of 'training segmentation'. Basically, this means the breakdown of the materials for drop-shipping to you, which makes a huge difference to the point you end up at.
Trainees may consider it sensible (with training often lasting 2 or 3 years to gain full certified status,) that a training provider will issue the training stage by stage, as you complete each part. Although:
Maybe the order of study insisted on by the company won't suit you. You may find it a stretch to finalise all the sections at the speed required?
To avoid any potential future issues, it's normal for most trainees to insist that all study materials are delivered immediately, and not in stages. It's then your own choice how fast or slow and in what order you'd like to work. - 29954
