I need some advise!

[TRICKORMATE]

Well this is my first post and i'm glad i found this website..

here's my question...

First of all I work for the Worlds Largest Computer training company in the world..

We teach from turning on a computer to programing etc.

I have access to any training I want for free..

My question..

I would like to take advantage of that and I would like to know what classes should i take to get into building sites..

is there still money in that? or should I get some Microsoft Certs?

Thanks in advance.

 

[TRICKORMATE]

let me explain why I'm asking the question.

I have been with this company for about 6 months and im an account executive so all this is new to me.

so your advise is appreciated.

 

[ahk2chan]

I would say starting with some HTML and JavaScript courses.

 

[adamblan]

Learn the languages, not the software... You should start with HTML & CSS, then move on to javascript to get a handle on programming logic. Once you've got your client side down, then look into using either php or asp.NET (or Ruby) to interact with MySQL...
Microsoft does more harm than good on the internet (F*CK IE & FrontPage!!!), so forget about the MS certs unless you're trying to SysAdmin...

hth-
Adam

 

[TRICKORMATE]

I'm taking note of all of this.. So I can start building a course outline for myself.

I can do all these courses from home.

If you click on this link,http://www.newhorizons.com/content/displayLibrary.aspx?id=20129 then click on Expand ALL , this will give you an Idea of what all i have access in taking..

If you can number as priority from 1-10..

Thanks again.

 

[adx]

If you can number as priority from 1-10..

Jesus, all of them ? I don't even know what all of that is. Follow adam's advice and Just start off with the basics!

 

[horrorshow75]

Based on what you're asking these are the 4 relevant courses out of all those.

Web Design and Usability Techniques (Second Edition)
Web Design with XHTML, HTML and CSS: Level 1
Web Design with XHTML, HTML, and CSS: Level 2
Web Design with XHTML, HTML, and CSS: Level 3
Web Development with CSS

I didn't see any programming languages (JS, PHP, etc) unless they are listed under something other than web design.

The rest of the web design courses seem to circulate around the actual tools (software). Knowing your way around Dreamweaver doesn't really help if you have no knowledge of basic web standards.

 

[TRICKORMATE]

I also have access to all of the training through this as well..

click here. http://www.appdev.com/

and I can also get all the training through here.. http://www.learnkey.com/

this is just a huge benefit that I get working for my employer.

 

[specialk]

Microsoft certs are always a plus, pretty much anywhere you would be looking for employment in the computer industry. However the web design certifications will only help you out at a few places.

I would get the A+ cert, one Microsoft and one Cisco and you would have a well rounded marketable knowledge base.

 

[TRICKORMATE]

Microsoft certs are always a plus, pretty much anywhere you would be looking for employment in the computer industry. However the web design certifications will only help you out at a few places.

I would get the A+ cert, one Microsoft and one Cisco and you would have a well rounded marketable knowledge base.

Thank you for the advise.

 

[TRICKORMATE]

A+ or MCDTS?