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Hi everyone, I'm new to the board and I have a lot of learning to do. My question is does anyone have any experience with Skidmore CCI and their IT certifications? Here is a link to the info

I have worked in the cellular industry for 5 years. I consider my self mechanically inclined and have some computer knowledge.

My second question is will the program above really pay off? I'm looking for real world advise(people working in this field, or holding these certifications). I appreciate any information anyone has to share. Thanks

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Short, practical follow-up for (and for anyone comparing continuing-ed IT bootcamps): the classic mix you listed—A+, Network+, Linux+, plus vendor certs—still maps to real entry paths, but the vendor landscape changed a lot since 2004 so evaluate the program against today’s certs and hiring patterns.

  • CompTIA A+ and Network+ remain the standard foundation for help-desk and junior networking roles; they teach the troubleshooting and hardware/network fundamentals employers expect from entry-level hires. See CompTIA’s current A+ and Network+ descriptions for objectives and job roles. (A+: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/certifications/a/). (comptia.org)

  • Microsoft’s older MCSA/MCSE tracks were officially retired as Microsoft moved to role-based Azure and Microsoft 365 credentials. That means an MCSE you see on older curricula may not match what hiring managers want today; look instead at Azure fundamentals or role-based admin/security paths if the vendor focus is important. (Microsoft announcement). (learn.microsoft.com)

  • SCNP (Security Certified Network Professional) and similar early-2000s “security program” certificates existed as vendor-neutral training options, but they are niche compared with mainstream certs (CompTIA Security+, CCNA/CCNP Security, ISC2, GIAC). If a program lists SCNP, confirm whether the material maps to modern vendor exams or industry-recognized credentials. (traindc.com)

Practical roadmap and cautions: start with A+ while building a home lab and help-desk experience, then add Network+ or Linux+ (or AZ-900/AZ-104 if cloud interests you). If security is the goal, plan Security+ or equivalent first; CISSP is valuable but is a senior credential that formally requires five years of qualifying experience (or Associate status after passing the exam). Use the BLS and sector reports to prioritize security/cloud skills—those areas are growing fastest. (isc2.org)

Checklist to vet any paid program: ask for instructor CVs and real pass/placement rates, confirm hands-on lab access and up-to-date exam mapping, check state approval/accreditation and refund policy, and prefer courses that help with internships or employer introductions. If the vendor names look antique on the brochure, ask how the syllabus was updated this year rather than relying on an old catalog.

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By the way I am looking at the:

PC & Networking Design w/ Security (CompTIA A+, Network+, Linux+, and Microsoft MCP, MCSA and MCSE and SCNP Certifications)

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Anyone out there?

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Still no one with any info....Please someone answer!!!

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Anyone out there?

Yeah, try for the CISSP & MCSE
My current position puts me about as deep into security as one can go, from my role as system architect on the AITS project to my current work on offensive cyber warfare policies.

I have been an assistant moderator on the ACM's OS SIG for quite a while now. I have been on independent auditing teams for the NT B feasibility papers, the Standard Mail Guard and its parent system LOCK. I have consulted on the KSOS ASIC port project and am currently working on an R12k PSOS under IRIX project. And for my day job I'm on the Sr. design team for AITOS (the first OS since LOCK to formally target the NCSC A1 criteria)

If you get to where I am you will look back and thank me. ;)

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I am enrolled and will be starting tommorrow actually. I am really excited to get in there and get going. Thanks for the info

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