Going back to work - IT Courses

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I am thinking of doing some sort of IT course to brush up on IT skills prior to going back to work, but there are so many, ECDL, CLAIT etc. What is the best one as I don't want to waste time studying for something that may not be recognised/relevant by future employers. tia!

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I would like to know this too, so bumping for you

Thanks guys, I know it's not the most interesting post, but let's hope at least someone replies, eh!

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Hi

What job are you going back to?

From these qualifications I'd say you don't actually work in an IT role? By that I mean you're not an engineer or programmer?

I've been an IT manager for over 10 years, and had to look up the suggested qualifications, so my opinion might not be relevant, but if I was looking for someone to do an admin or project roles, I'd probably be more looking for someone who had completed a Microsoft Office Training course.

Then had complimented that with a more specialised course such as Database management, power point or Prince2 project management.

Hard to be more specific without understanding what role you are actually after.

What job are you wanting to do? The courses you are suggesting sound more like secretarial/ admin qualifications.

I did these courses to get me a job as an IT technician.

www.barnfield.ac.uk/course_view.php?id=368

www.barnfield.ac.uk/cours e_view.php?id=369

I really enjoyed the courses, but you have to decide what sort of role you are going for.

ECDL goes into great depth on all the programmes, including Word,Excel,Database, internet etc.

Thanks for all the help guys, it is for admin/office stuff rather than engineering/programming.

In which case I'd look into Microsoft Office version 2007 courses in your area, and maybe an access course.

I wouldn't worry to much about the other courses, unless you'd like to buff up your CV, but if you don't need to, a good knowledge of Office should be what most people require for an administration role.

Great, thanks Anniek