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Hi everybody, I have been considering a career in IT and dunno where to start. I have had a chat with an Advent representative, for doing a Advance Net working specialist (MCSE), and the cost is hard to swallow , but i suppose " need to break egg to make an omlette.

I was thing are there anyway else to get certified or training in this subject.

I would be greatfull for the input.


Cheers

 

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Welcome to the board.
As for what route to take to get into IT, well you'll get a lot of different opinions here.

Depending on where you are located, and your age I'd suggest going to school.
Go for entry level certifications such as Network+ / A+ / MCDST. These 3 are a pretty good start.
No sense spending for a MCSE if you've never actually worked in an IT environment.
Try to get an entry level position, such as helpdesk work say for an ISP. Computer Tech for your
local computer store... you get the picture.

So basically, going for you MCSE now would be like... trying to complete college without have done
elementary school.

Read the forum, ask questions and read some more. No one can tell you what to do, but believe me
there's a lot of experience here I suggest you listen.

Good luck, and again welcome.

 

Hi Welcome

What has been said is true, having the MCSE but not the required server admin experience in a job can go against you when looking for a job. You should be looking at the A+,N+ and MCDST

These sales people will say anything to get your cash.

 

or CDL!

Advance Networking specialist (MCSE) - they really do come up with some exotic names!

 

Hi Guys thank you for your advise, so where does one go and get these certs or qualifications. Do colleges have them? or evening classes, i have seen you can buy book in Amazon.

thanks again for your input

 

Buying the books off amazon is a good start. Usually the book will give you a website addy
to organizations that are approuved to give the exam. Prometric, Vue etc. Search google
or this forum. The answers you are looking for are all here...
Good luck

 

The Advance Net working specialist (MCSE) does include the A+, MCDST, MCSA and MCSE

However, i agree without the experiance the time scale is too short

Advent costs aren't too bad as a commercial package when you include everything else they provide the workshops are most of the costs, if you dont plan to use them then its a waste.

I agree local college courses or college evening classes sound good and you meet people.

 

Hi Guys,

How relevant is the ECDL course? I was looking at that too, it seems a good way to rush up on basic knowledge.

 

Hi and welcome to CF:, ECDL is good as it covers MS office applications etc.