For almost all web designers, Adobe Dreamweaver is the starting point of study. It is probably the most used web-development environment in the world. Additionally, it's good practice that students get an in-depth understanding of the entire Adobe Web Creative Suite, including Flash and Action Script, to be able to use Dreamweaver professionally as a web designer. Having such skills can result in you subsequently becoming either an Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) or an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE).

Building the website is just the start of the skills needed though - to drive traffic, update content, and work with dynamic database-driven sites, you will need additional programming skills, namely ones like HTML and PHP, and database engines like MySQL. You should also develop a practical knowledge of E-Commerce and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).

One useful service provided by many trainers is job placement assistance. This is to steer you into your first IT role. Having said that, occasionally this feature is bigged up too much, as it is actually not that hard for any focused and well taught person to land a job in this industry - as there is such a shortage of trained staff.

Ideally you should have help and assistance with preparing a CV and getting interviews though; additionally, we would recommend all students to get their CV updated right at the beginning of their training - don't wait until you've qualified. Being considered a 'maybe' is better than being rejected. A surprising amount of junior jobs are offered to students (who've only just left first base.) In many cases, a specialist independent regional recruitment consultant or service (who will get paid commission to place you) will be more pro-active than a division of a training company. It also stands to reason that they'll be familiar with local industry and the area better.

Not inconsiderable numbers of people, apparently, are prepared to study their hearts out (sometimes for years), and just give up when it comes to trying to get a good job. Introduce yourself... Work hard to get yourself known. Don't expect a job to just fall into your lap.

If an advisor doesn't dig around with lots of question - it's more than likely they're just a salesperson. If someone pushes specific products before understanding your background and current experience level, then it's very likely to be the case. With some work-based experience or certification, your starting-point of learning is different from a beginner. Working through a basic PC skills course first may be the ideal way to get into your computer program, depending on your skill level at the moment.

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