Moving to Computer Field....advice and links

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mcompton1973

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Here is a very brief history for me ...

I am a geek at heart...

I was making short programs on the jr highs TSR-80's in the library durring lunch...I was the first person that I knwe on the internet in like '93...etc etc etc.

In 99 I was still a bit of a geek, although I had been in the Marines, and was not in a computer related field, I was quickly the go to guy for setting up banyan vines accounts on the network and such. I got out of the Marines, and had a family to feed, and not enough college under my belt to get a computers job...and I got into the mortgage business. I do mortgage loans for a living...and I make money at it...things are setteling down in life though, and I would like to get back into computers and a computer related job field.

I have a community college close buy that has a ton of computer courses...there is a Phoenix university campus here where I can get a computer degree.

I dont know that I would ever like being a 100% programming type job. I think I would be better....or happier creating custom solutions to problems, network design...security...maybe applications engineer...something like that.

I want to get back into a full time gig in computers in the next 12-24 months. I am in Omaha, NE...there are jobs here....I need the skills.

Can anyone give me any ideas on how to best proceed. if I get an BS in IT/Applications engineering at Poenix U...is that enough...are there certain certificates I should get first...is Poenix U not a good place....

just any advice...and also any other forums, boards, groups etc that I should check out?

Thanks a ton!
 
Be careful in selecting schools, computer and electronics degrees and certification is in demand and most tech/trade schools are really pushing there programs. It is important to realize hands on experience and an accredited school is necessary. Ask to see curriculum and ask to speak with instructors.

Also realize there are many jobs to choose from and even more specific fields to choose from, the quicker you can narrow down you specific degree of interest is where you should focus your studies. In other words, the so called computer degree is relatively non existent, they are normally either very broad such as engineering or very specific, and the more advanced your studies become the more specific they get.

Lastly, you should have joined the Navy for computer knowledge, my rate is exposed to computers daily and my training intense, not to mention the hands on experience!

Seriously though, I hoped I helped, if not, I'll try again!
 
That is a question left for the instructors and possibly alumni. I doubt any degree will allow you to master any subject, let alone a technical/engineering degree. It's education, not mastery. Mastering these things is difficult also because as you learn it, new things come out.
 
yeah, that is true. I look back at my business/finance courses that I took...and I learned more in the first 2-3 months of working in finance then I did in 3 years of classes.

I apreciate your input. Thanks.
 
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