I did go down one dead end. There was a company called iChip Solutions which gave training in testing, and promised a chance at certification, help with resumes and help in getting a job.
The training was provided- however it was a little ad hoc, with very little in the way of training material. When I finished that part, I had to pay the balance of the fees- almost $1800 in total. After that, I heard nothing from them despite attempting to contact a number of times. No help with certification, resumes or job seeking- not even a statement of attainment.
So I have nothing to show for that training which I did do, except for a receipt- which I can't use for tax, even if I had enough income to pay tax.