Middle Aged Needing Career Advice Community Center Geeks' Lounge by BigPaw … for VB6. Hardware I'm certified A+ and some Toshiba certifications. For software licensing I was certified in Microsoft but they… Re: Middle Aged Needing Career Advice Community Center Geeks' Lounge by Dani Perhaps a career as a [software QA engineer](https://in.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/what-is-qa-engineer) will be interesting to you? Re: Middle Aged Needing Career Advice Community Center Geeks' Lounge by Dani Oh ... and congratulations on your cancer remission. :) Re: Does the certifications matter? Community Center by OlyComputers …your wage based on experience and education (including relevant certifications). Smaller businesses will put more weight on your …interview you can get by with the certifications. The main value of certifications or any education is entry level positions…outs who have never bothered to get any "certifications" but they're two of the most … Re: What Certifications do You Have? Community Center by Ancient Dragon certifications --- hummmm. I have a HS graduation certificate, a marriage license, … certificate in a couple years. I think that's enough certifications for one lifetime.:mrgreen: :eek: :rolleyes: Career Community Center by jbennet Certifications? Okay im currently on a degree (Bsc Hons) course for Applied Computing, going into second year (of 4) I am wondering whether now is the time to be thinking about certifications and stuff? I am definitely wanting to work in IT after graduation. Any reccomendations if so? And tips on how to get into the industry? Re: Computer Science jobs while working toward a degree? Programming Computer Science by griswolf Certifications are mostly a waste of money and some time. For … Re: Confused on MIS Degree jobs Community Center by mackone Certifications are good depending on the area you're concentrating on. However, without real world experience, they don't really validate competency in a discipline. Re: Certification Poll Community Center Geeks' Lounge by Ancient Dragon certifications were never intended to be a substitute for a college … proven track record over one with just certifications and no experience. The person with certifications might be hired for entry-level position… Re: IT Support (or other entry level position) Community Center by jephthah certifications are mostly a waste of time, except perhaps Cisco. in … to "make the employer pay for" 3rd party certifications. one option would be a 1-year program at a… Re: Certification or Not Community Center by nicentral Certifications will definitely bolster your CV. However, do not get certified … Re: How easy was it for you.. Community Center by jbennet Certifications and experience are the key Re: How do you become qualified to get work as a web designer? Digital Media UI / UX Design by AleMonteiro Certifications may help but I don't think they are essential … Certifications? Programming Software Development by p@rse What kinda of developer certifications are out there, are the hard? whats the easiest and which is mostly used in todays world. Certifications: Where to begin? Community Center by mrkilt …Professional and I am trying to start hammering down these certifications including A+, Network+, Microsoft certs etc... I no…can it be done online? Additionally, what top 5 certifications would you take? What order would you go through these… certifications? I've heard there are particular ways to … Certifications? 4 Year Degree? Both?! Community Center by rich32822 … for a few years? ONline University? Studying and testing for certifications? I loved computers and got sidetracked in high school and… Re: Certifications? 4 Year Degree? Both?! Community Center by J_Kay My two cents......If you already have a college degree say a B.S., I would look at a technical college for a 2 year degree. You probably already have lots of work experience, not in the IT field, but you've had employment. Get a 2 year degree and some certifications, and you'd be on your way. If time isn't a problem, then go for a B.S. Re: Certifications? 4 Year Degree? Both?! Community Center by killer2021 get both, it doesn't hurt. What you need to do is get as much of the following attributes as possible: Work expereince (in your related field of expertise) college education certifications A diverse skill set (ie. business skills and computer skills, NOT just one! and diverse computer skill set, NOT just Windows!) Re: Certifications? 4 Year Degree? Both?! Community Center by Toulinwoek … IT is to sort of specialize in something (which means certifications) In the early 90's, I made an intentional decision… Computer Certifications at a Glance Community Center by blud …key asset, corporations are starting to put out more certifications for people to get. Microsoft and Red Hat …also have more ‘Generic’ exams. CompTIA with their Plus+ Certifications (Network+, Security+ etc.) are working on getting a … I leave you with this, the top 10 IT Certifications for over all quality. (Survey taken from certification magazine… Re: Computer Certifications at a Glance Community Center by blud The Certifications listed above are taken from Certification Magazine, Sun was listed under the list for the 'best study resources' but it wasn't listed on the overall exam. And I'm not just limiting it to sysadmin certifications (ie. security+, CCNA etc.) Re: SCJA/SCJP certifications Programming Software Development by ~s.o.s~ … bother with unless you are studying for a certification. Certifications have got a pretty bad rap due to the plethora… of Software Engineers with certifications who can't do a hoot when asked basic … SCEA etc. Come to think of it, the description of certifications sounds very similar to a CS degree... ;-) Bottom line: go… IEEE's CSDA & CSDP Certifications Community Center by ctsmith84 Hello all, I know that certifications can tend to be a hot button topic, but I … for any previous mentions of IEEE's CSDA and CSDP certifications, and couldn't find a mention of them. Do any… of you have any opinions about these two certifications, specifically? Just a little bit about my situation; I am… Re: MCSE, CCNA & CCNP - What should I study in order to achieve these certifications? Hardware and Software Networking by Panarchy … the MCSE, that I should instead go for these certifications: MCP, MCITP & MCTS. However, it seems…/mcts/windowsserver/2008/transition/default.mspx"]newer certifications[/url], thus certifying myself for Server 2003 and…mcp/mcts/windowsserver/2008/transition/default.mspx"]newer certifications[/url]. What are your thoughts on this? … Does the certifications matter? Community Center by rockmania i wanted to know whether any of the certification(from Microsoft like MCTS,SUN microsystems like SCJP certifications) creates a difference in the posting in any IT company..like do they value the certification?does the certifications help u in the position that u occupy and the salary hike that u get in the company? MCSE, CCNA & CCNP - What should I study in order to achieve these certifications? Hardware and Software Networking by Panarchy … try and complete 3 or 4 of these certifications. Here is the list of certifications I am endeavouring to achieve; [list] [*][url… ASP.net Certifications Programming Web Development by Rutu99 Hi all, I recently learned ASP.net and I am planning to do certifications for ASP.net using C#. Can any of you just me the examinations that are required and any ebooks to study for certifications. Thanks IT Certifications, that are safe to get early? Hardware and Software Networking by jackjve5 … starting my full time career. Here is a list of certifications i would like to acquire. Comptia: A+ Network + Security + Microsoft…: MCSE Cisco: CCNA Among these certifications, which ones "DON'T" require re-certification. and… MIS degree, Career Advice (certifications, experience, advice) Community Center by KyleMIS … the job market?[/U] I was thinking about obtaining some certifications, as a means of displaying some of my knowledge to… employers. [U]Which certifications should I get?[/U] Ones that I have been looking… Re: IEEE's CSDA & CSDP Certifications Community Center by ctsmith84 … in C#/.NET. I was kind of eyeing the Microsoft Certifications for ADO.NET and ASP.NET. In particular, Exams: 70…