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Originally Posted by handyman
I'm currently changing jobs to enable me to have more time to get some IT qualifications, I'm one of those that can do a lot with PC's I just don't have any qualifications on paper.
I've looked at MCSE and cisco courses but i'm not sure which is going to be the most beneficial to career opportunities.
I've also looked at doing the Clait/IBT 1/3 courses over a few weeks and getting a teaching qualification with the intention of teaching adult IT further education.
So what have you got and what doors does it open up? would I be better getting into programming or would web design bring more $$
Your thoughts very welcome,
thanks
Hm
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Mark,
I would start off with the clait course, that will give you a basic grounding in IT, although you peobably know most of it it will help overall.
You really need to decide which way you want to go .... Networks or Microsoft based. I chose Networks and studied Cisco CCNx and CCIx, but have also some basic grounding in Microsoft products.
One thing that will be common on both is TCP/IP. The more you can learn about this the better. Maybe do an MCP in TCP/IP.
Once you have that grounding, you can then choose either MSCE or CCNx
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I say either/or as both routes can be time consuming, in regards to exams and study.
I personally have found it easier to do the Cisco exams and study, whilst just keeping my hand in with the Microsoft stuff.
Experience is really the key, backed up with some paperwork, but don't get too hung up on qualifications. If you know your stuff you will be fine.
So ... Clait, TCP/IP, then see where yo want to go from there.