IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[bambinokino]

Hey I'm trying to break into the IT field and have been doing some heavy research into it and figured I should get started with the ccna cert. I have no certs or degrees and no experience.

BUT i also have a strong desire to be able to work for myself after a certain amount of training, education, certs, etc...I don't want to have to completely depend on another man to employ me, glass ceilings, white supremacy, layoffs, downsizing, c00nwalkin, tokenism, etc, etc...

I haven't heard much about brothas doing their own thing with their skill sets much. I need good advice on which fields in IT should I look into that inclines and more readily transfer over to self employment, real financial freedom, independence from this so-called system..is this far fetched dream in IT?
I considered web design, and web development but also networking and programming...something I can do at home or wherever I want to go..please share what you think is a brothas best options out here..

 

[Kid McNamara]

Yeah compared to the CISSP it is but its quick & easy to knock out

Gonna give me better leverage in my upcoming job search

I disagree.

I studied for and passed in two-to-three weeks. There is no need to sit around for three months studying for that joint.

Make it your top goal and move on it.

 

[Silkk]

I disagree.

I studied for and passed in two-to-three weeks. There is no need to sit around for three months studying for that joint.

Make it your top goal and move on it.

The Cissp?

 

[Kid McNamara]

The Cissp?

Yes.
Make it your number one goal.
Plan to have sustained concentrated effort over the next three-to-four weeks.
Hit up a library or coffee shop after work and during your free time.
Have long marathon sessions over the weekend if needed.
Hit up practice tests if needed.

Go, sit, and pass the test.

Stop questioning yourself and focus your energy my dude.

 

[Silkk]

Yes.
Make it your number one goal.
Plan to have sustained concentrated effort over the next three-to-four weeks.
Hit up a library or coffee shop after work and during your free time.
Have long marathon sessions over the weekend if needed.
Hit up practice tests if needed.

Go, sit, and pass the test.

Stop questioning yourself and focus your energy my dude.

My contract up on the 24th and i got money saved to take time off. Think i may just take a month off and get to it then

I just need to register for the exam and pass it like the CompTIAs?

 

[Kid McNamara]

My contract up on the 24th and i got money saved to take time off. Think i may just take a month off and get to it then

I just need to register for the exam and pass it like the CompTIAs?

Yes. Logon to ISC(2) and create a profile. Register for the CISSP...

Put in the time, be world-class, and study hard for three-to-four weeks. If you're taking time off of work you should be able to put in 8-12 hour days working through the material. I prefer the official guide...

But I have an eye for minutia and a brain that appreciates details. A lot of folks prefer the Shon Harris. Different means, same end. The hard work is what counts.

Sit and pass the exam.

Get your CV together, find someone to endorse you and let it ride until you get the...

 

[Sane]

What are you guys thoughts on listing coursework on a resume, or would it look "cleaner" to just mention the software/technical skills gained/focused on in the class?

Go ahead and put them on there maybe under a projects section. But just the worth while ones, the ones which are relevant.

 

[Mook]

I'm in school now for networking. Think I'll get the networking degree, but specialize in security.

 

[aXiom]

How did you go about studying to pass the CCNA?

If you're interested I can give you some material. Let me know.

Thats the plan

I have to get a hold to some actual equipment tho

I've been practicing on packet tracer and I'm realizing that shyt is limiting

I got a TON of graded PT labs... PM if interested.. It's more than enough to get through CCNA as the simlet questions on the exam is limited, but if you really wanna get indepth with the commands you should grab GNS3.

I just setup VirtualBox + GNS3 to run IOUs.. no more idle-PC.. bout to grab this ccnp

 

[Silkk]

@bdizzle @Kid McNamara How did yall get the experience to qualify for the CISSP?

 

[↓R↑LYB]

@bdizzle @Kid McNamara How did yall get the experience to qualify for the CISSP?

Pretty much any IT job counts as experience

 

[Silkk]

Pretty much any IT job counts as experience

What about sprint/Cox Communications call center?

 

[Kid McNamara]

What about sprint/Cox Communications call center?

As long as it fits into one of the domains, you're golden.

No need to falsify, but be creative.

 

[↓R↑LYB]

What about sprint/Cox Communications call center?

What did you do there? If it was anything technical it could fall under telecom

 

[Silkk]

What did you do there? If it was anything technical it could fall under telecom

Internet support
Phone
Cable
Modem/Router setups
Macafee installs
Software installs