Nice One! Finding this article indicates you're probably contemplating your career, and if it's re-training you're considering that means you've taken it further than most. It's a frightening thought that surprisingly few of us describe ourselves as satisfied and happy at work - yet the vast majority of us will do absolutely nothing about it. Why don't you stand out from the crowd and do something - those who do hardly ever regret it.

We suggest that you discuss your ideas first - find an industry expert; someone who'll give you career advice based on what works best for you, and offer only the career tracks you may be suited to:

* Is working with other people your thing? Do you like to deal with the public? Maybe you like to deal with tasks that only you know how to deal with?

* Banking and building are facing difficulties today, so think carefully about the sector that will be best for you?

* When you've done all your re-training, would you like this skill to see you to retirement age?

* Do you believe that your industry training course will make you employable, and provide the facility to be employed up to the time you want to stop?

When listing your options, it's relevant that one of your key sectors is Information Technology - everyone knows that it's developing all the time. IT isn't all techie people gazing at their PC's constantly - naturally those roles do exist, but most jobs are done by ordinary men and women who do very well out of it.

Always expect accredited simulation materials and an exam preparation system included in the package you choose. Steer clear of relying on non-accredited preparation materials for exams. The way they're phrased can be quite different - and sometimes this can be a real headache when the proper exam time arrives. Simulations and practice exams are invaluable in helping you build your confidence - so when it comes to taking the real thing, you don't get uptight.

If an advisor doesn't dig around with lots of question - chances are they're really a salesperson. If they wade straight in with a specific product before understanding your background and current experience level, then it's very likely to be the case. Quite often, the level to start at for a trainee with a little experience is vastly dissimilar to someone without. It's wise to consider some basic PC skills training first. This can often make your learning curve a much more gentle.

Consider only study programmes that'll move onto commercially approved certifications. There's an endless list of minor schools promoting unknown 'in-house' certificates which aren't worth the paper they're printed on in today's commercial market. Only fully recognised examinations from the top companies like Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA and Cisco will mean anything to employers.

Please understand this most important point: You have to get round-the-clock 24x7 professional support from mentors and instructors. You'll definitely experience problems if you don't adhere to this. Many only provide email support (too slow), and phone support is often to a call-centre which will just take down the issue and email it over to their technical team - who will call back over the next day or so (assuming you're there), when it suits them. This is all next to useless if you're lost and confused and have a one hour time-slot in which to study.

The most successful trainers incorporate three or four individual support centres around the globe in several time-zones. By utilising an interactive interface to provide a seamless experience, irrespective of the time you login, help is just seconds away, without any contact issues or hassle. Find an educator that gives this level of learning support. Only proper 24x7 round-the-clock live support provides the necessary backup.

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