The most technically trained web professionals are normally the web developers. Not only will web developers know the languages mentioned above, they will also have had training in other languages, like 'C#', 'VB', PHP, Java, ASP.net and so on. Quite a few also have got a good understanding of 'SQL', the Database language - since the information on most large modern websites is stored in this particular 'language'. In reality, it's not likely that a large E-commerce site has been built in layout format by a team of web-site designers. Rather, a place holder 'template' will have been built, & the contents will be dynamically inserted from a database. This process not only makes the building, management and upgrades vastly more efficient, it also makes for a far more consistent website.

Searching for your first position in IT can be a little easier if you're offered a Job Placement Assistance program. With the growing skills shortage in this country even when times are hard, it's not necessary to make too much of this option though. It isn't such a complex operation to land your first job once you're properly qualified.

However, don't wait till you have passed your final exams before getting your CV updated. The day you start training, enter details of your study programme and get it out there! You might not even have got to the exam time when you land your first junior support role; although this isn't going to happen unless your CV is with employers. The best services to help you find a job are generally specialist independent regional recruitment consultancies. Because they make their money when they've found you a job, they have the necessary incentive to try that bit harder.

A good number of students, it seems, invest a great deal of time on their training course (for years sometimes), and just give up when it comes to attempting to secure their first job. Sell yourself... Make an effort to get in front of employers. Don't think a job's just going to jump out in front of you.

Many students come unstuck over one aspect of their training which is often not even considered: The method used to 'segment' the courseware before being sent out to you. Drop-shipping your training elements one piece at a time, according to your exam schedule is how things will normally arrive. While sounding logical, you should consider these factors: What would their reaction be if you find it difficult to do each section within the time limits imposed? Sometimes their preference of study order won't fit you as well as some other order of studying might.

The ideal circumstances are to get all the training materials delivered to you immediately; the entire thing! Then, nothing can hinder your ability to finish.

Some trainers are still using the slightly musty old method of classroom days. Quite often pushed as a positive point, if you track down someone who's been through a few, you'll hear a common theme of many or all of these problems:

- Constant visits to the training centre - often hundreds of miles.

- Mon-Fri availability to events is the norm, and with 2-3 days to book off work, this causes a lot of problems for the majority of students who work.

- Annual leave lost - many IT hopefuls only have 20 days holiday. If you use up half of that with study workshops, that isn't going to leave much vacation time for the student.

- Training events normally are over-subscribed, so we end up having to take a less-than-ideal slot.

- Some trainees want to progress quickly, but some like to take it easier and not be forced to adopt an uncomfortable speed for them. This breeds tension and difficulty in most workshops.

- Never ignore the extra financial outlay of driving or taking public transport and bed and breakfast either. This may well run to a lot of money - from hundreds to thousands. Do the maths yourself - you'll be (unpleasantly) surprised.

- You should never risk the chance of letting yourself be ignored for a lift up the ladder or salary hikes because of your studies.

- It's not unusual to find that, at times, it's uncomfortable to raise questions in a class full of our fellow students - as we don't want to look silly.

- It should be remembered that events are simply impossible to attend, in cases where you live or work away from home for days at a time.

Infinitely more flexible is to employ pre-made workshops at the location of your choice - and do it when it's convenient to you - not anyone else. Ponder this... If you've got a laptop then you're free to work in the garden, a park, or just outside. And 24 hr-a-day support is an online click away at times of difficulty. You don't have to worry about any note-taking - all the lessons and background info are laid out on a plate. If you want to re-do anything, you've got it all. Quite simply: Time and money is saved, you have reduced hassle and you avoid polluting our environment.

The one thing you must grasp is absolutely no training-course can make a web designer out of you. The training course will simply teach all the techniques and skills. Build as many web sites as possible whilst you go through your studies - the practice will be invaluable and you'll have a portfolio to show just what you can do. A pastime or other interest might be an effective starting point, or perhaps your favourite family pet, or a holiday resort you particularly loved. Construct an inter-active web site, and begin generating 'traffic' towards it. All this will look much more constructive on your CV, & in your Portfolio, than a certificate from 'Adobe' will!

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