How do I study IT from home?
I would like to further my knowledge of IT by studying from
home. What is the best way of going about this?
Consider your requirements and do your
research
There are a number of benefits to studying from home. You can
learn new skills and attain recognised certifications and
qualifications that are well respected by prospective employers.
You will have the flexibility of learning at your own pace within
an environment that suits you, and you will be able to work around
your daily responsibilities.
Before beginning a course you will need to consider what course
is best suited to you, what you hope to achieve, and the benefits
that the course will bring to you. It is more than likely that you
will fall in to one of the categories below:
1) Introduction to IT
2) Networking and infrastructure
3) Development
4) Web design
5) Database administration
6) Project management
7) Business analysis
8) Testing
There are a number of companies that offer individuals the
opportunity to learn from home. For example, Learn Direct, ICS
Learn, Computeach, and the Open University. The cost of these
courses vary. For example, a basic course in web design could be as
low as £100, whereas an MCSD could be in excess of £1,000.
My advice is to identify your exact development needs and
research the companies that offer the courses you wish to study.
Naturally, the cost of the courses will vary between companies,
dependent on the course itself and the materials and support that
you will be given during your study time. Once you have decided
which course is best suited for you, the time it will take to
successfully complete the course will often be down to you.
Answer by Phil Soffe, managing consultant at Hudson
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