Need help with an IT course/path

[Lysander]

I'm looking to get into the IT industry - and I know this is a cliché but then that's not surprising for a forum like this one. Exactly which path in the industry is up for dispute.

Now I have no idea where to start but I imagine getting advice from Computeach isn't the best route forward. Looking at other threads they just bully you with sales tactics.

Where's a good place to go to get advice on an IT path and a relevant course to go on [since qualifications will be necessary]? Only positive replies, please.

 

[Lysander]

Define 'IT' - do you want to be an Analyst (what kind?), an Architect (again, what kind?), a Programmer, a Web Designer, a Project Manager, a cable monkey, a Service Desk monkey, etc etc etc

Really something along the lines of Analyst [I'm not aware of the subdivisions] or Programmer both interest me. However, I have little experience in both and it would be good to know which courses to go on and where to turn to to hone the correct path.