If you'd like to become a web designer qualified appropriately for today's job market, the course you need is Adobe Dreamweaver. In order to use Dreamweaver commercially in web design, an in-depth understanding of the entire Adobe Web Creative Suite (which includes Flash and Action Script) is in our opinion essential. Having such skills means, you could subsequently become an ACP (Adobe Certified Professional) or an ACE (Adobe Certified Expert).

To become a well-rounded web professional however, there are other things to consider. You'll be required to have knowledge of some programming essentials like HTML, PHP and database engines like MySQL. A working knowledge of E-Commerce and SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) will help when talking to employers.

Commercially accredited qualifications are now, most definitely, starting to replace the older academic routes into the IT sector - so why should this be? Industry now recognises that for an understanding of the relevant skills, the right accreditation supplied for example by Adobe, Microsoft, CISCO and CompTIA is closer to the mark commercially - for considerably less. Of course, a reasonable quantity of associated information has to be covered, but focused specialisation in the particular job function gives a vendor trained student a distinct advantage.

In simple terms: Accredited IT qualifications let employers know exactly what you're capable of - the title says it all: as an example - I am a 'Microsoft Certified Professional' in 'Managing and Maintaining Windows Server 2003'. Consequently companies can identify exactly what they need and what certifications are needed for the job.

We can see a plethora of work available in computing. Arriving at the correct choice out of this complexity can be very difficult. Perusing a list of odd-sounding and meaningless job titles is a complete waste of time. Surely, most of us don't even know what our good friends do at work - so we have no hope of understanding the intricacies of a new IT role. The key to answering this dilemma in the best manner flows from an in-depth talk over several areas:

* What hobbies you're involved with in your spare-time - these can define what things will satisfy you.

* Is it your desire to achieve a closely held objective - like working for yourself someday?

* Where is the salary on a scale of importance - is it the most important thing, or do you place job satisfaction a little higher on your list of priorities?

* Getting to grips with what the main Information technology types and sectors are - and what differentiates them.

* The time and energy you'll have available to set aside for the training program.

In actuality, you'll find the only real way to gain help on these issues is via a conversation with a professional who has a background in computing (and chiefly it's commercial requirements.)

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