If you're interested in the 'development' side, MS deliver the 'MCITP' DB-Developer program. This will handle a lot of initial rationalisation, design & setup of Databases, although it doesn't really stretch to full database programming. If you're considering Database programming then you really should visit the relevant programming webpages on this site. Overall, you will find there's a much bigger focus with both students & employers on the Administration of Databases. And yet if you would like to become a Developer, our tip would be to plan the DB Developer certification into a comprehensive bundle of Programming training. As each year passes, you might want to also look into taking the 'MCTS' qualification in 'SQL' Server '08.

IT has become one of the more electrifying and revolutionary industries to be involved in today. To be working on the cutting-edge of technology puts you at the fore-front of developments that will affect us all over the next generation. We're only just starting to get to grips with what this change will mean to us. How we communicate and interact with everyone around us will be inordinately affected by computers and the internet.

Should lifestyle be high on your list of priorities, you will welcome the news that the income on average for the majority of IT staff is significantly more than salaries in the rest of the economy. It's evident that we have a considerable UK-wide requirement for certified IT specialists. And with the constant growth in the marketplace, it appears this pattern will continue for quite some time to come.

Individuals who make reliable database professionals usually are extremely organised, thorough and logical. They are able to function well by themselves, or as part of a small-scale team, & demonstrate excellent attention to details. They regularly assist higher or senior managers, and so need impressive communication-skills. Security is becoming a growing priority as progressively more highly sensitive information is taken & kept - making database jobs extremely responsible. A very high level of personal ethic & commercial trustworthiness will be called for - & in some organisations you could require some sort of security clearance. Accountant-types & business-process individuals thrive within this arena, and a lot progress onto more senior manager's jobs, for a healthy understanding of the data that underpins a company can bring about greater opportunity for promotion.

Many trainers will provide a useful Job Placement Assistance program, designed to steer you into your first job. However sometimes too much is made of this feature, as it's really not that difficult for any motivated and trained individual to land a job in this industry - because there's a great need for skilled employees.

Having said that, it's important to have advice and support about your CV and interviews though; and we'd recommend any student to update their CV the day they start training - don't wait until you've qualified. Having the possibility of an interview is far better than not even being known about. A surprising amount of junior support jobs are given to trainees in the early stages of their course. Generally, an independent and specialised local recruitment consultancy (who will get paid commission to place you) should get better results than any centralised training company's service. Also of course they should know the local industry and employment needs.

Many men and women, it seems, put a great deal of effort into their studies (for years sometimes), and just give up when it comes to trying to get their first job. Promote yourself... Do your best to let employers know about you. Good jobs don't just knock on your door.

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