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Certifications or Degree?
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| QueensDelight 2002-06-27, 8:32 pm |
| Yea, I was thinking after I have obtained my A+(just have to pass the OS, hopefully), that I might just go for my other certifications. I was going to go to a 2 year college and get my AAS in Networking, but I If I do that, I will never have time to study for my other certifications and do that. I was thinking that I might just go for my Server+/Network+, or I-net+/Server+, then after I pursue those, go for my degrees. Is that a good way to go? Cause I would really like to get some experience and some certs under my belt first.
Any advice?, Im all ears. | |
| Boulware5 2002-06-27, 9:13 pm |
| Welp a heck of a lot of job postings I see say they require a 4 year degree.
I am some paperwork away from getting my AAS in networking and going for a BS because it seems like so many jobs want that. | |
| kappagamma698 2002-06-27, 10:48 pm |
| Well all I have to say is I have received some certs and I am going to go back to school, wish that I had never left and just finished 4 years straight. Now it will take me a year to finish my associates and then another year and 1/2 to get my bachelors in general studies. I am doing this because a degree is better than no degree and it would take me 4 more years to get one in Computing.
My suggestion if you have the means or the parents to support you while in school go and do the school thing it is much harder to go back then it is to just start and finish it out, the jobs will still be here when you get out and probably a better economy if we are all lucky | |
| TW2001 2002-06-27, 11:07 pm |
| Degree...Degree...Degree
Try to do an AS in comp sci or MIS/CIS. Dont get me wrong Im not knocking an AAS but they (unfortunately)are becoming a little generic.However, I think an AAS is more beneficial than Certs alone.The AS is more useful when it comes time to transition to a BS.Plus you proably find opportunitys at a Uni/college that are not present at a tech school.Making contacts and meeting people in the industry(not hoping to be) will prove to be very valuable.
Dont look for something that is a quick ticket into this field.There is not such a thing.
This is just my opinion and experience.Good luck to you. | |
| The VMS Kid 2002-06-28, 5:50 am |
| Always go for the four-year degree if possible. Most places I have worked for won't let you in the door without at least that much. Certifications are just icing on the cake. | |
| Gareth Leung 2002-06-28, 6:42 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by The VMS Kid
Always go for the four-year degree if possible. Most places I have worked for won't let you in the door without at least that much. Certifications are just icing on the cake.
Agreed 100%.  | |
| Mauwakee 2002-06-28, 9:43 am |
| Here in Central Ohio degrees are good but getting your certification can get you into the door. Here A LOT of business have this thinking, “Yes, you have your Sociology, Psychology and you can do Math and English. How are you in the IT field? I was told by many places to get my certification then while during the interview let them know that I am going to go back to school (once probation period is through). I guess the real answer is what does your region wants you to do first. | |
| Bobby Digital 2002-06-28, 10:55 am |
| From my experience, go for the degree first. An AAS is fine (what I have), but a 4 year is even better. Not having a 4 year degree has not hurt me (yet), but I eventually plan to earn a BS in Technical Management eventually since I only have a few classes left.
BD | |
| QueensDelight 2002-06-28, 11:16 am |
| So it's degree, then certifications? | |
| The VMS Kid 2002-06-28, 11:16 am |
| A good plan. | |
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