If you fancy a web design career, then you need training in Adobe Dreamweaver. It's also recommended that students get an in-depth understanding of the full Adobe Web Creative Suite, including Flash and Action Script, to have the facility to take advantage of Dreamweaver professionally as a web designer. This knowledge can lead to becoming an ACP (Adobe Certified Professional) or an ACE (Adobe Certified Expert).

Constructing a website only scratches the surface of the skills needed though - to drive traffic to the site, maintain its content, and work with dynamic database-driven sites, you'll be required to have other programming skills, like HTML and PHP, and database engines like MySQL. In addition, you should develop a practical knowledge of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and E-Commerce.

Validated exam simulation and preparation packages are crucial - and should definitely be obtained from your course provider. Steer clear of relying on unofficial exam preparation systems. The way they're phrased is sometimes startlingly different - and this could lead to potential problems once in the actual exam. It's a good idea to ask for testing modules so you'll be able to check your knowledge whenever you need to. Simulations of exams help to build your confidence - so the real thing isn't quite as scary.

Make sure that all your accreditations are commercially valid and current - don't even consider programs which end up with a useless in-house certificate or plaque. If your certification doesn't come from a company like Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA or Cisco, then it's likely it won't be commercially viable - as no-one will have heard of it.

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