New Year New Start!

Discussion in 'New Members Introduction' started by Yorkshirelad, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. Yorkshirelad

    Yorkshirelad New Member

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    Hi - first found Cert Forms a couple of years ago and have finally taken the plunge and decided to change careers from banking to IT. Have worked in IT Service Management for a couple of years but for a long time have wanted to move into the technical side of IT and now is the chance - albeit a late start at 42!
    I am self-studying for the A+ and Network exams (full time from January) using the famous Meyers books and a basic home study lab (thanks to Cert Forums for all the threads and tips on this!) and hope to get into some kind of entry-level role over the next 3/4 months. Once I have the A+ exams will need to decide whether to progress on self-study or sign up with one of the training providers.
    Can feel a bit isolated with self-study when you don't know people in the industry and Cert-Forums seems a great way to find and keep in touch with like-minded people.
    If anyone is in the early stages of A+ and fancies buddying up for moral support/study get in touch. Similarly would be great if there are any members around West Yorkshire who might want to meet up "offline".
    Look forward to getting to know people and hopefully making it into the big world of IT!
    :D
     
    Certifications: ITIL
    WIP: CompTIA A+
  2. onoski

    onoski Terabyte Poster

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    Hi and welcome to CF:), don't worry just keep motivated and study as best you can for the A+ as it is well worth your time.
     
    Certifications: MCSE: 2003, MCSA: 2003 Messaging, MCP, HNC BIT, ITIL Fdn V3, SDI Fdn, VCP 4 & VCP 5
    WIP: MCTS:70-236, PowerShell
  3. Rafek

    Rafek Kilobyte Poster

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    Hello And welcome.

    Please feel free to post any questions / advice should you need info on any subjects :)
     
    Certifications: A+, Network+
    WIP: IPT/IPCC stuff
  4. BosonMichael
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    BosonMichael Yottabyte Poster

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    Welcome!
     
    Certifications: CISSP, MCSE+I, MCSE: Security, MCSE: Messaging, MCDST, MCDBA, MCTS, OCP, CCNP, CCDP, CCNA Security, CCNA Voice, CNE, SCSA, Security+, Linux+, Server+, Network+, A+
    WIP: Just about everything!
  5. nugget
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    nugget Junior toady

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    Hi and welcome to the forum. :biggrin
     
    Certifications: A+ | Network+ | Security+ | MCP (270,271,272,290,620) | MCDST | MCTS:Vista
    WIP: MCSA, 70-622,680,685

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