A study examined the computer and information technology (CIT) training provided in 61 training schemes in 10 regions throughout the United Kingdom under the auspices of the Youth Training Scheme. Of the 52 programs for which data on the time spent on CIT were available, 12 offered 5 days or less of off-the-job training with little other instruction, 27 offered 10 days of off-the-job training, and only 8 offered more than 2 weeks' worth. Those providers that delivered CIT as one element of a series of training components found their greatest handicap to be the restricted amount of time available for CIT. Three variables proved critical to training effectiveness: the quality of the trainers, the tutor-trainee ratio, and the amount of resources available. The 61 programs examined trained slightly in excess of 6,000 trainees, with most large providers having 1 computer per trainee. The amount of CIT training offered varied widely from provider to provider. Assessment and certification proved to be key elements of training effectiveness. (Appendixes include an area office survey matrix, program assessor contextual comments, a discussion of work with the West Wales Accredited Centre, and schemes for CIT practice in workshops.) (MN)