Because you're doing your research on Microsoft MCSE's, the chances are you're in one of these categories: You could be considering a complete career change to get into the IT field, and all evidence points to a huge demand for properly qualified people. Or you could already be in IT - and you'd like to consolidate your skill-set with the Microsoft qualification.

When researching MCSE's, you'll hit upon training providers that lower their out-goings by not upgrading their courses to the latest Microsoft version. Avoid training companies like these as it will create challenges for you at exam time. If your knowledge is of the wrong syllabus, it could be impossible to pass. Steer clear of providers who are just trying to sell you something. Ask for comprehensive, personal guidance to verify that you're taking the right decisions. Don't be shoe-horned into some generic product by an over-keen salesman.

Trainees looking at this market are usually quite practically-minded, and won't enjoy sitting at a desk in class, and slogging through piles of books. If this could be you, try the newer style of interactive study, where everything is presented via full motion video. Many studies have proved that long term memory is improved when we use all our senses, and we take action to use what we've learned.

Interactive audio-visual materials featuring instructor demo's and practice lab's will forever turn you away from traditional book study. And they're a lot more fun to do. All companies should willingly take you through a few samples of the type of training materials they provide. You're looking for evidence of tutorial videos and demonstrations and a wide selection of interactive elements.

Many companies provide online training only; and although this is okay the majority of the time, consider what happens if your access to the internet is broken or you get slow speeds and down-time etc. It's preferable to have CD and DVD ROM materials that will not have these problems.

We're often asked why academic qualifications are less in demand than the more commercially accredited qualifications? Key company training (to use industry-speak) is more effective in the commercial field. The IT sector is aware that specialisation is necessary to meet the requirements of a technically advancing world. Microsoft, CISCO, Adobe and CompTIA are the key players in this arena. University courses, for example, clog up the training with vast amounts of background study - and a syllabus that's too generalised. Students are then held back from learning the core essentials in sufficient depth.

When an employer understands what they're looking for, then they just need to look for someone with a specific qualification. Commercial syllabuses are set to exacting standards and can't change from one establishment to the next (as academic syllabuses often do).

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