My New Years Resolution

Way back within the December of 2009 I decided to make and actually preserve my New Years resolution. That resolution was to undertake and gain a qualification. So when the 1st of January of 2010 dawned I started my search that might inadvertently open my eyes to the new period of study.

My goal was to realize a qualification that was both recognized nationally inside my nation of residence (UK) and could be related to enhancing my career prospects. My constraints had been flexibility as I worked full-time and the old adversary money.

Initially I started to take a look at grownup training (evening school) programs or quick college courses but discovered locally my choices have been few and far between due to the time and money components talked about earlier.

There was nevertheless another choice an alternative that I had not initially considered. That possibility was dwelling study. Dwelling look at would give me the flexibleness I wished nevertheless wouldn't or not it's pricey and could it present me the recognized qualification I was on the lookout for?

After some intensive evaluation and several different late nights I discovered the answer to my questions:

The qualification that suited my needs was the ECDL (European Computer Driving License). The ECDL qualification shouldn't be solely recognized within the UK and all through Europe but internationally (generally known as the ICDL) overlaying 148 nations in total. The ECDL is an Information Technology (IT) qualification spanning several completely different certifications (Start, Core, Advanced and Expert) and levels (beginner to advance(

I found a number of residence learning websites that offered me access to coaching material for the ECDL qualifications. There prices ranged dramatically some even went into the 1000's but I did find some very affordable providers as well, one of these provided the Superior Level (three) in Excel 2007 that I required for just £20. For this worth I bought questions and answer methodology and entry to the member's space, the place I might access assets together with a discussion board allowing me to speak to other learners from around the world.

My verdict on dwelling study:

Well price a go, store around and you can get some good deals.

And me:

I'm now in a position to register and take my superior Excel check out at a neighborhood ECDL/ICDL testing centre. Need me luck, lol.