Almost exclusively, Adobe Dreamweaver is the first base for all web designers. It is probably the most utilised web-development platform globally. The entire Adobe Web Creative Suite should also be studied comprehensively. Doing this will familiarise you in Flash and Action Script, amongst others, and could lead on to the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) or Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) qualification.

With an abundance of computer training courses available, it can be difficult to know what to look for. Pick out one that matches up with your personality and your level of ability, and one that is in demand commercially. The courses range from Microsoft User Skills up to career training for Web Design, Databases, Programming and Networking. There’s a great deal of choice and so the chances are you’ll want to talk through your options with an industry expert prior to making your choice: you don’t want to get on the wrong course for something that doesn’t suit you!