Training courses - IT

[TheAngryDog]

I've been looking at various courses available to improve my knowledge for my role and future roles.

While doing this, I came across various comments from people who hire staff that they frown upon people who do online courses, rather than classroom led ones.

I am currently doing a few on line at the moment via CBT Nuggets but I am considering putting some of my own money into a classroom course.

Is there really that much emphasis put on where you achieved your qualification, especially if you're in a role that can "back it up"?

[TheAngryDog]

Troubleatmill said:

If you are doing it on CBT - odds are you are doing it in your own time ( and most likely your own money )

That speaks volumes to an employer.

My current employer supplies the access to CBT so I aren't paying for it, but I am doing it on my own time.

[TheAngryDog]

Herbie58 said:

All that matters is you pass the assessments. And realistically that you can and have successfully applied the skills.

Valid points - I just wonder if I might get more out of learning in a classroom environment with others doing the same course to bounce ideas off.

[TheAngryDog]

TurricanII said:

Classroom/online learning and exam passing is not as important (in my opinion) as experience. When someone lists exams on their CV then the first thing I do is look at their work history to see if they actually used the technologies. If you are a desktop support person and you pass the Microsoft Server/virtualisation/networking exams then I would advise that you do whatever you can to get into a server/virtualisation/networking role ASAP.

I am already in one of those roles, but the job isnt what I thought it was.

[TheAngryDog]

Thanks guys.

I've been looking at groupon recently but there doesnt seem to be much around at the moment. I'll keep looking though.

I have applied for a few roles different to what I am doing (back to help desk, but still doing some of the stuff I do now), mainly so that I have a support network around me as at the moment if something happens that I cant do (be it weekend, night or even during the day when I have other colleagues around) I get ZERO help. I want to be back in a company where I can get help from colleagues when I need it, and can offer it myself when needed.

Hopefully I will get taken on locally by a company who can see the potential in me and take me on for a role I aren't fully qualified in, but are happy to put something back into me.