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Such is the verdict of Elizabeth Sparrow, of the British Computer Society, which this week joined Microsoft and academics to warn the UK faces a 100,000-plus shortfall in IT skills.

The report concludes that the UK software industry needs almost 150,000 new entrants every year, with older software experts tipped as one possible solution to bridge the gaps.

Tech jobs remain the fastest growing sector for jobs in the US - and whatever happens in the US translates to the UK very quickly!

If you're looking for a raise, think about this: According to economists, jobs that are the most in demand are also the ones that usually see the highest growth in income.

Following a recent study in Business 2.0, the IT industry is one of several sectors projected to see the sharpest job growth from now through 2014.

Within the top ten jobs (in any industry) to get into in the US the following IT jobs are listed:
No.1 = Network Systems and Data Communications Analyst
No.3 = Computer Software Engineer, Applications
No.4 = Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software
No.5 = Network and Computer Systems Administrator
No.6 = Database Administrators

According to the report, "If you’re looking for perpetual hotness, it’s hard to beat the CCNP", "MCSE: Security should continue strong through at least 2006." Regarding the PMP title "“There’s always a need for those who understand project management...It’s useful for administrators, engineers -- just about anyone.”

For Microsoft MCSE and Cisco CCNP training check out our Networking Professional PLUS training programme:

Our PMP Project Management training is part of ALL our Career Development Training Courses:

A recent salary survey taken from IT Professionals shows that, in 2005, Certified IT pros experienced an average 16% pay increase!

According to the survey, average salaries for IT Professionals reached anything from £38,757 upward in 2005, with the average being over £54,595 per year!

Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 98 and Windows ME from as soon as July 11 - in a move that forces computer users to join the XP revolution.

All users were advised to freely upgrade to XP Service Pack 2, with those on its predecessor told they are foregoing “enhanced computer security.”

“We recommend that customers who are still running Windows 98 or Windows Me upgrade to a newer, more secure Microsoft operating system, such as Windows XP, as soon as possible.”

Summer surge sees rates jump by 19% per hour (£32.96) in a month. Much of the improvement has been led by SAP. Support analysts also benefit and another notable mover is Java. Developers here are picking up 14% more than a year ago. Now they are getting £38.39 per hour.

The internet is a world of stupid users waiting to have their machines taken over and turned into cash cows. For those with the technical nous, it is simple to create an adware program that presents users with "purchasing opportunities" to match their personal tastes, and each time an ad is clicked, the registers chime. Kaching!

Companies who use ITlearneasy training:

British Government Department - The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM), Department of Education Gibraltar, Shoosmiths Solicitors, Dell, Yahoo, Siemens, Xerox, Mercer Hall, Royal Veterinary College, YSC, Cornhill Insurance, E*Trade, Unisys, Eurodrive, Vodafone, Philips, Leeds City Council, Norwegian Unemployment Service, Amlin plc, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Ministry of Defence (USA), DigitalMed, Blue Cross, e.on UK Plc, British Airways, United States Air Force, Newcastle University, Blue Shield of Florida, Fairfield High School, Navy and Marine Corps, TNT Logistics, Rok Property Solutions plc, British Aerospace, Carnival Cruise Line, Deloitte and Touche, United States Departments of State - Transportation and Energy, British Government Department - The Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra), Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce in the Treasury - OGCbuyingsolutions, Lionbridge Technologies, Ove Arup & Partners, Bodilsen (UK) Ltd., Fiege UK, The Wise Group, Owlswick School, HM Prisons (Risley), New Deal Funding, North Devon Homes Ltd. Cott Beverages Ltd., Energie Fitness Clubs, ELWa ReAct, Winchester Social Services, Premier Foods, DRD Water Service, TXU Energi/Powergen, Newcastle College of Art & Design, Armstrong World Industries, Employment Service/Jobcentre Plus, Advanced Laser Eye Clinic, Vehicle & Operator Services Agency VOSA/Scottish Traffic Area, HotCourses, Expo North Sea, Wilsons Law, Heritage Lottery Fund, Lyall Willis & Co. Brent Council, Landmark Information Group Ltd., Scottish Borders Council, Princes Risborough School, nPower, The Defence Bills Agency, Kent Ambulance NHS Trust, Linklaters, Trigold, Grange Museum, Argyle & Bute Council, RapierStar Ltd., Ernst & Young, Working Links - Manpower, Cap Gemini, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP, Ealing Council, Polar Capital LLP, Tesco Insurance/Tesco Personal Finance Ltd., AVSC Europe, Bower Parnham Stewart Ltd. bps Creative Marketing, The Queen Elizabeth School, South West Trains Ltd.

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Good luck in your training - and your IT career - wherever and whoever you train with!

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