There are many IT training companies to choose from if you are looking into IT training. The choice can seem overwhelming at first, but if you spend a bit of time on research you can quickly narrow your options down in terms of course locations, training specialists and what will work best for your particular needs.
Below is a list of reputable IT training companies in the UK, if you are looking to book yourself onto any computer course then it would be wise to consider these companies when it comes to making your final choice. Lets begin the list in no particular order.
A List Of IT Training Companies In The UK
Computeach
Computeach was set up in 1964 and is the longest running IT training company in the UK. It has a good, solid reputation for offering a wide variety of IT programmes to those who do not have existing experience or qualifications in IT. Computeach boasts an average first time pass rate of 85% and they provide assistance with finding a job in IT. Predominantly a home-based learning company, they nonetheless offer all the support you need whilst learning.
Joskos
The Joskos training programme places a great emphasis on hands-on, practical learning, which sets it apart from some other IT training companies. Following your training, and provided you pass the exams, the company will submit your CV to one of their partner companies (including Joskos Solutions, Close Investment Bank and The Big issue) with the view of securing you a work experience placement. This is a great opportunity to experience work in the real world of IT.
QA offers over 1500 courses at 20 locations nationwide and is considered one of the best IT training companies – as demonstrated by the numerous awards QA has won over the years. QA is an internationally recognised ‘Top 20 Leadership Training Company’ and has received training awards from Microsoft, Oracle, VMware and The Sunday Times, amongst many others.
Learning Tree
Learning Tree International specialises in hands-on training for IT professionals. Established in 1974, the company has taught over 2 million students from over 65,000 worldwide organisations.
Many government agencies have used the services of Learning Tree to expand their employees’ skills bases.
Learning Tree offer three study methods: learning at a custom-designed Learning Tree Education Centre; learning at your office or another venue of your choice, where you will be visited by a Learning Tree representative who will deliver the course; or distance learning using Learning Tree AnyWare.
Parity Training
Parity Training has learning centres in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and London. From Project and Programme Management to IT Governance, Risk, Architecture and Compliance, Parity offers a wide variety of specialisms. Parity also offers free seminars and workshops. The company has an easy to navigate, informative website packed with useful information.
University of the West of Scotland
The UWS IT Academy is regarded as one of the top UK education-based providers of current industry certification with over 2000 individual registrations each year. We offer high-quality IT courses which provide stduents with the opportunity to gain both academic credit and internationally recognised, vendor-based certification from the likes of Microsoft, Cisco, CIW, CompTIA and Oracle.
Learndirect
Learn Direct is probably one of the most well known IT training companies. When you go onto their website, you can enter your postcode and you will be provided with a list of training centres in your area. Some of the IT courses are Maintenance, Security and Troubleshooting, Word Processing, Databases and Spreadsheets. This training provider is geared more towards the person trying to start a career in IT, rather than build on existing knowledge. The website is completely foolproof with a good search engine and lots of clear instructions. There is an option to learn online for independent study for most of the courses offered.
National IT Learning Centre
National IT Learning Centre have nearly twenty years’ experience and are pioneers in IT Training and Career Development.
Course delivery is via Blended Learning; a flexible mix of home study, online resources, hands-on workshops, exam preparation software and extra onsite tutorials as needed. Tutorial support via phone and e-mail is unlimited, and students have exclusive 24/7 access to an online Student Net portal.
As the emphasis is on career change and progression, all courses include a free career service from day one. This includes online career advice and job searching via a partnership with CW jobs, CV writing service, advice and preparation for interviews, and a complete package of support throughout and even after the course duration.
Cerco Training
Cerco Training is based at a state of the art teaching centre in Crewe. Cerco specialises in the unique vocational training course, which is 15 days long and is tailored to provide candidates with all the skills and experience they need to start a career in IT. It is ideal for a quick, intensive training course for those with no previous IT background.
Learning Lolly
Learning Lolly was set up to provide good career advice in IT alongside training. Learning Lolly places great emphasis on tailoring their training packages towards the needs and preferences of the individual in order to get the best outcome. There is an option to pay by monthly instalments, with no deposit or credit check and 0% interest. This company is more commercially focused than some of the others and offers good options for both newcomers to IT and experienced industry professionals looking to expand their skill set, change their field of work or work towards a promotion.
Just IT
Just IT has a unique sales pitch – the company guarantees its candidates a job earning £16-25k (i.e. An entry-level IT job) upon completion of the training programme, or you will get your money back.
You can also try the course free of charge for two days before deciding if you want to continue. Just IT offers free online careers support and there is also a large recruitment arm of the company dedicated to securing employment for IT professionals.
Premier IT
Premier IT is ranked in the top 50 UK business skills training companies, a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner for Learning Solutions, and is accredited by the Institute of IT training. Premier IT provides a broad range of programmes, including bespoke business applications training, e-Learning and project management training.
The company has a training centre in central London but can also deliver training at clients’ offices or in one of their Xspace Mobile Classrooms.
Pitman Training
Pitman Training has around 100 training locations across the UK and offers a huge choice of IT diplomas and courses. Pitman has a great reputation within the industry built up over the past 170 years and offers learning that is both flexible and comprehensive across a wide spectrum of specialisms.
Bite Size Ltd
Bite Size write and design their own Microsoft lessons and courses delivered via their website. Currently they have over 900 Bite Size Lessons, 34 Course outlines covering 18 Microsoft applications and are growing rapidly.
Get The Most Out Of These Computer Training Companies
These are just a sample of the top computer training companies in the UK. You will get the most out of your IT training if you ask yourself what you are hoping to achieve from your training, what structure of programme you want to follow, where you want to learn and how much time you can commit to the course.
You may find that over the course of your future career in IT, you use the services of more than one training company, depending on what you want to study and how advanced you are in your career. Whether you are a complete newcomer to IT or not, research is the key when deciding which IT training company to enrol with.
Our IT Academy is regarded as one of the top UK education-based providers of current industry certification with over 2000 individual registrations each year. We offer high-quality IT courses which provide stduents with the opportunity to gain both academic credit and internationally recognised, vendor-based certification from the likes of Microsoft, Cisco, CIW, CompTIA and Oracle.
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