computer careers?

fastforded · 06-18-2009, 08:48 PM

got a chance to go back to school. not sure what's the right program to take. several choices, kinda confusing. any input appreciated.

vinnie107 · 06-18-2009, 09:28 PM

I guess it depends on your strong points and what machines you enjoy working with.

Make a shortlist of the top 3 things you like doing with computers and look into those. For instance mine would be programming, networking and consulting.

Be sure to look at the course content to make sure it covers the things you actually wan't to do.

MixedLogik · 06-18-2009, 09:32 PM

I would definetly look at embedded system and engineering. Thats is what the next 10 years is going to be. Phones, PDA's, Handheld devices in general. Also programming is always going to be needed.

PohTayToez · 06-18-2009, 10:10 PM

It really depends on what field you want to go into, but A+ certifications are pretty standard, and required for most hardware or network maintenance jobs.

Calibretto · 06-19-2009, 12:10 AM

A+ is a great cert to get, but it's not the best one out there and it definitely won't land you a high paying job. CCNA (or any of the Cisco certs) are good ones to get.

fastforded · 06-19-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ComputerGuru64x2

I would definetly look at embedded system and engineering. Thats is what the next 10 years is going to be. Phones, PDA's, Handheld devices in general. Also programming is always going to be needed.

whats embedded system and engineering?

thanks,

fastforded · 06-19-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Calibretto

A+ is a great cert to get, but it's not the best one out there and it definitely won't land you a high paying job. CCNA (or any of the Cisco certs) are good ones to get.

i was thinking MCSE cert. get A+ on my own...

fastforded · 06-19-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinnie107

Make a shortlist of the top 3 things you like doing with computers and look into those.

Be sure to look at the course content to make sure it covers the things you actually wan't to do.

i was interested in computer security, network security (hackers),viruses, bugs, malware and how to find them, and understand them better. try to go into computer security in general.

was going for the MCSE for school, and get A+ on my own.

thanks, any suggestions appreciated.

pikus · 06-22-2009, 08:38 PM

if you are interested in the paths in IT you can read here... there are much more than you have written. But I think that starting with A+ would be a good idea, since CompTIA is a vendor free and you will learn a lot about everything and then you will understand more where you want to go and you will decide for the next certifications, whether Microssoft, Linux or others...

MixedLogik · 06-23-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by fastforded

whats embedded system and engineering?

thanks,

In a nutshell, designing hardware or applications designed for specific use, such as Phones, Machinery, Car GPS, you name it beside personal computers.

For instance, a computer can run a variety of Operating Systems and can contain a very flexible range of hardware, while an embedded system such as an iPhone has an OS designed to its screen, hardware, and device inputs, etc.

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