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Hello everybody, i am here to gather information, opinions, and knowledge of personal experience toward IT online schooling. Basically i am looking to get into the IT field, which i wanted to do my first round at college, but never switched majors. I am looking to enroll to Western Governors University, which is an all online program that includes in its cost 9 industry certifications as well as the Bachelors degree. I would like to hear the thoughts of IT professionals that are in the field and have been through schooling on online schooling for the IT field. So please anybody who can throw some input at me go ahead and do so, i really appreciate it. Thank You!

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As is weighing an online route into IT, the right program can work well — but success depends more on what you actually learn and can demonstrate than on whether a school is online. As suggested, also ask questions in IT-focused communities and try to speak with alumni; their real-world view of how employers responded is valuable.

When evaluating any online IT program, check these practical items:

  • Confirm regional accreditation (recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA).
  • Learn the delivery model: competency-based vs semester credits and how that affects pacing.
  • Verify hands-on access: virtual labs, VM environments, hardware loaners, or on-site lab options.
  • Ask exactly which certification exams are supported, whether exam vouchers are included, voucher expiration, and retake policies.
  • Look for required, employer-relevant projects or a capstone you can add to a portfolio or GitHub.
  • Get placement metrics, employer partnerships, and whether career services help with resumes/interviews.
  • Check faculty/mentor industry experience and availability for practical guidance.
  • Compare total cost, possible transfer credit, and realistic time-to-complete.

Practical next steps: request sample syllabi and a demo lab account, contact recent graduates on LinkedIn, and test-drive a free lab or course to confirm the teaching style. Prioritize demonstrable skills (projects, labs, certs) — those open doors in IT more than the delivery format alone.

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Anybody?????? please leave some input

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LOL looks like i have found a forum in which nobody responds....interesting

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I would respond, but I don't know anything about going into IT per se. Most of the others are probably the same. You might try one of the more IT-specific forums.

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