Nearly all aspiring web designers start their careers with Adobe Dreamweaver training. It is probably the most utilised web-development platform globally. For applications done commercially it's important to have a thorough comprehension of the full Adobe Web Creative Suite. This will include (but is by no means restricted to) Action Script and Flash. Should you have ambitions to become an ACP (Adobe Certified Professional) or an ACE (Adobe Certified Expert) then such knowledge is non-negotiable.

Building websites is just one aspect of the learning required by professional web-designers today. You'd be wise to only accept a course that incorporates subjects such as PHP, HTML and MySQL to allow you to understand how to maintain content, create traffic and program database driven sites.

Most training providers will only provide office hours or extended office hours support; It's rare to find someone who offers late evening or full weekend cover. Be wary of any training providers which use 'out-of-hours' call-centres - with your call-back scheduled for typical office hours. This is useless when you're stuck and could do with an answer during your scheduled study period.

Top training providers tend to use a web-based 24x7 system utilising a variety of support centres throughout multiple time-zones. You will be provided with an environment which seamlessly accesses whichever office is appropriate at any time of day or night: Support when it's needed. Never make the mistake of compromise where support is concerned. Many trainees who give up, just need the right support system.

Adding in the cost of exam fees up-front then giving it 'Exam Guarantee' status is a popular marketing tool with a good many training companies. But look at the facts:

Patently it isn't free - you're still paying for it - the cost has just been rolled into the whole training package. The honest truth is that when students fund each progressive exam, one after the other, there's a much better chance they'll pass every time - because they are conscious of what they've paid and so will prepare more thoroughly.

Doesn't it make more sense to go for the best offer at the time, not to pay the fees marked up by a training college, and also to sit exams more locally - rather than possibly hours away from your area? Why borrow the money or pay in advance (plus interest of course) on examination fees when there was no need to? A great deal of money is made because training colleges are getting money in early for exam fees - and then hoping that you won't take them all. Also, 'Exam Guarantees' often aren't worth the paper they're written on. The majority of organisations won't be prepared to pay for re-takes until you have demonstrated conclusively that you won't fail again.

Splashing out often many hundreds of pounds extra on 'Exam Guarantees' is remiss - when consistent and systematic learning, coupled with quality exam simulation software is what will really guarantee success.

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