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ubermensch · 8th May 2008, 09:02 PM

There's always the route of the Open University and the like, but I don't know how much weight they hold in the 'real world'. They also seem quite expensive.

Thee Alex · 9th May 2008, 10:38 AM

The OU is a good idea, I'm also looking at various local colleges.

Thanks for all the advice

Recipe For Hate · 9th May 2008, 11:05 AM

Make sure you avoid these e-learning companys promising a microsoft qualification and guaranteed IT job at the end of it, SCAMS I TELL YA! (most are anyway). Common sense to most I suppose, but they do sound tempting.

Keerin · 9th May 2008, 11:31 AM

I'd back up the Microsoft qualification claim that someone made earlier. I have seen a lot of people with those and the college through here is supporting it in a mega way.

RiseAgainst · 9th May 2008, 12:58 PM

you can get MS certified in desktop support, which i guess from what you said you wanna do?

you'll probably know 85% of it from the start, but obtaining the qualification will really help push you on.

Thee Alex · 9th May 2008, 01:08 PM

That sounds like the way forward.

Seriously everyone (and I mean everyone), the advice in this thread has been fantastic.

ArchFlameTera · 9th May 2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Recipe For Hate

Make sure you avoid these e-learning companys promising a microsoft qualification and guaranteed IT job at the end of it, SCAMS I TELL YA! (most are anyway). Common sense to most I suppose, but they do sound tempting.

i know someone who did one of those 4 week courses in england he had to pay for, and he's making good money now! though yes, "guaranteed" jobs is misleading.

Recipe For Hate · 9th May 2008, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArchFlameTera

i know someone who did one of those 4 week courses in england he had to pay for, and he's making good money now! though yes, "guaranteed" jobs is misleading.

cool, who did he do that with?

Curate · 9th May 2008, 06:48 PM

Alex, I'd be interested to hear how you get on with the OU. I'm looking at a few courses just now too.

AlanG · 9th May 2008, 07:51 PM

If you are going down the Microsoft Cert route its worth looking at some of their e-learning courses. Loads of them are free and the development ones are pretty good. They will give you an idea of the way the exams work too (memorising phrases from the books by the look of it)

Microsoft Learning Manager - English Catalog, E-Learning

Is the link sorted by price

Microsoft Learning Manager - English Catalog, E-Learning, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

Is the desktop support courses. There is a free one on preparing to do the MCDST which might be worth doing

Recipe For Hate · 9th May 2008, 08:36 PM

Here also has these courses, prices dont look to bad, worth a look anyway

Hometown Zero · 9th May 2008, 08:58 PM

I like how anything off topic in Alex's thread is quickly edited yet most of his trolling posts in other threads is largely tolerated.

How fair.

AlanG · 9th May 2008, 09:58 PM

a> any post that you think should be removed should be deleted
b> this thread has information that is useful to everyone not just Alex

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8th May 2008, 09:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
ubermensch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pat Sharp's basement. Posts: 610 Band: Juliet Kilo	There's always the route of the Open University and the like, but I don't know how much weight they hold in the 'real world'. They also seem quite expensive.

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Thee Alex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 3,648 Band: Thee Moths, Wülfstabber, Explosions and Screaming, Catface, DJ Wrong Homer, Señor Citizen, Thee Infinite Golden Universe, Sports, WRRRMS, former member of Lipsick!	The OU is a good idea, I'm also looking at various local colleges. Thanks for all the advice

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RiseAgainst Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Work id presume Posts: 2,558 Band: Cheat To Win	you can get MS certified in desktop support, which i guess from what you said you wanna do? you'll probably know 85% of it from the start, but obtaining the qualification will really help push you on.

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Thee Alex Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Solihull, West Midlands Posts: 3,648 Band: Thee Moths, Wülfstabber, Explosions and Screaming, Catface, DJ Wrong Homer, Señor Citizen, Thee Infinite Golden Universe, Sports, WRRRMS, former member of Lipsick!	That sounds like the way forward. Seriously everyone (and I mean everyone), the advice in this thread has been fantastic.

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Curate Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Leith Posts: 191 Band: Curators	Alex, I'd be interested to hear how you get on with the OU. I'm looking at a few courses just now too.

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Recipe For Hate Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Meigle Posts: 369	Here also has these courses, prices dont look to bad, worth a look anyway

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Hometown Zero Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dank Bar In Dundee Posts: 1,255 Band: fae the baths fer pishin in the water!	I like how anything off topic in Alex's thread is quickly edited yet most of his trolling posts in other threads is largely tolerated. How fair.

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