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I currently a student studying information technology. I am currently working as a nurses aid. I do not want to wait four years to get into information technology field. Any suggestions how to get into the field now.

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OP is studying IT while working as a nurse's aide and wants to enter the field before finishing a four-year degree. A focused, practical route closes that gap: pick a single entry-level track, build demonstrable hands-on work, and combine one short credential with real-world experience to make a hireable profile quickly.

A simple 90–180 day plan:

  • choose an entry path (helpdesk/desktop support, networking, web dev, junior sysadmin);
  • build a small home lab (virtual machines, a basic network, or a simple web stack) and complete one concrete project; and
  • earn one recognized, entry-level credential (examples: CompTIA A+ or Network+, Microsoft Fundamentals, or a vendor-specific starter cert). Document everything (GitHub, a short portfolio page, or a one-page project log) so outcomes are visible.

Experience is the differentiator. Volunteer IT support at a clinic or nonprofit, take short freelance gigs, apply for apprenticeships or temp helpdesk roles, or join campus/club tech teams. Track measurable outcomes (tickets resolved, uptime maintained, a site deployed) so resumes show impact rather than claims — a point rightly highlights. Transferable skills from healthcare (communication, documentation, reliability under pressure) are real assets for many IT roles.

Training matters, as noted, and private classes or part-time lessons can accelerate progress. Follow the caution in and : verify curriculum quality, job-placement data, and costs before committing. Combining a focused short plan, one practical project, and an entry-level certification commonly opens doors into IT within months rather than years.

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Member Avatar for jwenting

study hard.
Were you able to get a job in nursing without training? No.
So why should you expect to get on in IT without training?
Or do you think we're all unskilled labourers who can do anything we do without learning it first?

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Join some private instutions and side by side learn the IT. In future no one going to look into your pg for IT, Talent Speaks!

Member Avatar for tungnk1993

I guess the best way for u is to work part-time and have IT lessons outside. Good luck !

Member Avatar for qlipboard

As for how to break into the field, the certifications are great, but the experience is much more important.

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