A very small number of men and women in the United Kingdom are happy with what they do for a living. Inevitably, huge numbers will take no action. You've reached this paragraph, which at a minimum tells us that you've realised change must come.

When looking at training, it's essential that you first make a list of what you want and don't want from the job you'd like to train for. It's important to discover if you would be more satisfied before you spend time and effort re-directing your life. So much better to look at the end goal first, to avoid disappointment:

* Do you see yourself dealing with people? Would that be with the same people or with a lot of new people? It could be working by yourself in isolation would give you pleasure?

* What thoughts are important to you regarding the industry you're looking to get into?

* Should this be the only time you will need more qualifications?

* Do you want your study to be in an area where you're comfortable you will be able to work until your pension kicks in?

Don't overlook Information Technology, that's our best advice - it's one of the few sectors of industry still growing in the UK and Europe. Salaries are also more generous than most.

You have to make sure that all your qualifications are current and what employers are looking for - don't bother with programs that lead to in-house certificates. From the perspective of an employer, only the major heavyweights like Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco or CompTIA (to give some examples) will get you into the interview seat. Anything less just doesn't cut the mustard.

Incorporating examinations up-front and presenting it as a guarantee for your exams is popular with a number of training colleges. Consider the facts:

Of course it's not free - you're still paying for it - it's just been wrapped up in the price of the package. For those who want to pass in one, you must pay for one exam at a time, focus on it intently and give the task sufficient application.

Don't pay up-front, but seek out the best deal for you when you take the exam, and hang on to your cash. In addition, it's then your choice where to do your exams - meaning you can choose a local testing centre. Is there a good reason to pay interest on a bigger loan than is necessary because you've paid early for examination fees when you don't need to? Big margins are secured by training companies charging all their exam fees up-front - and then cashing in when they're not all taken. It's worth noting, with 'Exam Guarantees' from most places - you are not in control of when you can re-take the exam. You'll have to prove conclusively that you can pass before they'll pay for another exam.

VUE and Prometric examinations are in the region of 112 pounds in Great Britain. Why spend so much more on 'Exam Guarantee' fees (most often hidden in the package) - when good quality study materials, the proper support and commitment, effort and practice with quality exam preparation systems are the factors that really get you through.

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