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Writers can’t afford to ignore the value of some computer training
By Gary | January 17, 2008
I have no idea what it would cost to become "certified" as a computer IT person through the various levels of Microsoft Certification, but I do know the certification "crash courses" I got through a recent job experience was one of the most useful things that's happened to me in recent years.
I mention that because I want you to consider this "Useful Website," whether you are the least bit interested in computer certification or not. The website is "QuickCert," and it offers a variety of instructor-led and individual study courses to prepare IT professionals for certification and big-money (hopefully) careers as computer professionals. But you, as a writer, should not ignore the benefits of picking up some training in the technical aspects of computers, networking, Internet access, servers, software, and all the rest.
I recently took a job to do "help desk" support work for a company under contract with HP computers. I got the job because I had taught myself to solve various computer problems on my own and liked to help friends and families. The really great benefit was the two-week long "crash course" the company gave me in Microsoft operating systems and various hardware/software issues. I by no means learned enough to be certified -- but I did learn enough that it has been immensely helpful to me as I sit here each day and work on my computer online.
That's why I would recommend you take a close look around the QuickCert website. In the first place, you may actually be seeking to get into the IT world and this would be one avenue you could take. But even if you aren't a "techie" person, you might find something here that would be of longterm value as you write and work on the Internet. I have no idea what their prices are, but taking a look around is free, and they even offer some free demos of their various courses.
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