If you're thinking about studying for an MCSE, it's probable that you fall into one of the following categories. You could be about to get into the IT environment, and your research tells you the industry has a great need for people with the right qualifications. Or you may be someone with a certain amount of knowledge wanting to gain accreditation with the MCSE qualification.

We'd recommend you check that the training company you use is definitely teaching with the latest Microsoft level. Many students have come unstuck when they discover they've been educated in an old version of MCSE which now needs updating. Don't rush into buying a computer course before you feel comfortable. Find a company that will make sure that you're on the most suitable training path for you.

Be on the lookout that any certifications you're considering doing will be commercially viable and are up-to-date. 'In-house' exams and the certificates they come with are usually worthless. Unless your qualification is issued by a major player like Microsoft, CompTIA, Adobe or Cisco, then you may discover it won't be commercially viable - as no-one will have heard of it.

Beware of putting too much emphasis, as many people do, on the training process. Your training isn't about getting a plaque on your wall; you should be geared towards the actual job at the end of it. Stay focused on what it is you want to achieve. It's quite usual, for instance, to obtain tremendous satisfaction from a year of studying but end up spending 10 or 20 years in a job you hate, as an upshot of not doing some decent due-diligence when you should've - at the outset.

Set targets for earning potential and what level of ambition fits you. This can often control which precise certifications will be expected and what'll be expected of you in your new role. Have a conversation with a professional advisor who knows about the sector you're looking at, and who can give you a detailed description of what to expect in that role. Researching these areas well before you start on any training program will prevent a lot of wasted time and effort.

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