Computer Hope
Other => Other => Topic started by: kuttusan on March 08, 2017, 11:25:28 PM
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hii,
I am looking forward to do either a certification course or a short term computer course.I had heard about ccna,mcse,php,digital marketing,android development etc..I am very much confused.Which course should i prefer or if there is any other suggestions please help me.
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Are you a resident of the USA?
First, some observations.
Whee yu live, yu age and prior education are all actors to consider.
In you r area yu may already qualify for free or low-cost training.
If you do get a job offer, would your be wiling to to move out of the area?
Here is an article published in 2014.
Where the jobs are: The new blue collar (http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/09/30/job-economy-middle-skill-growth-wage-blue-collar/14797413/)
By 2017, an estimated 2.5 million new, middle-skill jobs like Poole's are expected to be added to the workforce, accounting for nearly 40% of all job growth, according to a USA TODAY analysis of local data from Economic Modeling Specialists Intl. and CareerBuilder.
Now about our question. A mail order course is convenient if you do not have the time or means to go to a class.But you do far better in classroom with other students under the direction of a teacher.
Hint: If you live in the right place, there are employers who will both hire and train you.
Not back to yur question.
IMO, a certification course is the best choice for home study. Get the certificate. That is something you can show an employer. The A+ certification is well-known. See this:
http://www.itcareerfinder.com/it-certifications/comptia-certifications/a-plus-certification.html
CompTIA A+ certification validates entry-level skills in today's essential IT domains, including computer repair, software & operating systems, network administration, information security, cloud computing, and troubleshooting of both desktops and mobile devices. A+ certified technicians also learn customer service & communication skills in order to effectively interact with technical and non-technical employees.
Let me repeat, If you want to move in technology without a BA degree, you have to be willing to move to a better area.
Houston
Atlanta
Salt Lake City
San Francisco Bay Area (Silicon Valley and nearby)
How that helps. :)
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It really comes down to what area interests you and what sort of career you want to get into, the certifications you have listed there are in a wide range of areas so focusing on what sort of area you want to get into first of all would be a good place to start.
I'd also have a think about if you really need a certification to do what you want to do or if it's just something that's nice to have. You'd probably be better off learning about whatever it is you want to learn first of all and once you are comfortable you can think about looking into a certification as a way to validate it if it turns out to be something that employers in you area are looking for.
Also consider if you really need to pay for a course for what you want to do, loads of subjects such as general software development/android development.etc is easy to teach yourself from online resources and free online "courses."