IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[FreshFromATL]

lol man i'm new to this shyt. ive been workin warehouse since high school...never even came close to enrolling in college. i'ma meet with a counselor and see what happens. I just chose computer applications. i'm really just tryin to gain some knowledge and make some connects in the industry hopefully.

Lol yea i know that. But im talkin later on. When i got the experience and i need to choose what area i want to be in for good. But i know the only way to get there is to work help desk at first. And i dont mind that at all. Sittin down answerin calls is better than sweatin my ass off in a warehouse all day. Trust me iknow its gonna be a grind. Thats why i got a lot of respect for yall who already made it there.

Breh, pick up these books....

Heads First SQL
Learning SQL, 2nd Edition
Hello World, Programing For Kids and Beginners [Must Read]
Python Programming An Introduction to Computer Science, 2nd Edition
Concepts of Programming Languages, 10 Edition [Must Read]
The Information: A History, A Thory, A Flood [Great Read...Gives you a history of how information went from being spread by Africans that used drums to communicate messages to where we are now with computers]
Heads First C#
Heads First C


Go to these websites....

www.tizag.com (Learn & practice html, css, php, java, or perl)

www.w3schools.com (Learn & practice html, html5, CSS, CSS3, Java, jquery, SQL, php, ASP.Net, XML

SQLcourse.com (learn & practice SQL)

Linuxzoo.net (learn and practice the linux operating environment)


You don't have to read all these titles, but pick something, ANYTHING, learn it, love it, master it. fukk helpdesk (no diss), but there is a way bigger opportunity out there if you are will to commit to reading, practicing and studying. In addition, with the resources I gave, you will be gaing quality experinece by creating programs, building database using SQL, etc..

 

[((ReFleXioN)) EteRNaL]

If you have any Comcast/AT&T/Time Warner/Verizon/Cox/etc type places in your area, try applying for jobs in their tech support department. I got my first technology-related work experience working for an ISP.

When I got in I was like 20 and didn't have any experience or certs, I basically got in because I was majoring in something IT-related and could answer the interview questions easily (ie. "What is a driver?"). ISP tech support jobs suck, but, like you said, it's a way to get your foot in the door and they usually pay at least $10-11/hr starting off.

Yea thats one of the reasons im going to school too. Because i have no experience and im hoping if these companies see im at least in school theyd be willing to give me a chance. And yea i always see cable companies lookin for people. So ima try again once i start goin to school.

 

[((ReFleXioN)) EteRNaL]

Breh, pick up these books....

Heads First SQL
Learning SQL, 2nd Edition
Hello World, Programing For Kids and Beginners [Must Read]
Python Programming An Introduction to Computer Science, 2nd Edition
Concepts of Programming Languages, 10 Edition [Must Read]
The Information: A History, A Thory, A Flood [Great Read...Gives you a history of how information went from being spread by Africans that used drums to communicate messages to where we are now with computers]
Heads First C#
Heads First C


Go to these websites....

www.tizag.com (Learn & practice html, css, php, java, or perl)

www.w3schools.com (Learn & practice html, html5, CSS, CSS3, Java, jquery, SQL, php, ASP.Net, XML

SQLcourse.com (learn & practice SQL)

Linuxzoo.net (learn and practice the linux operating environment)


You don't have to read all these titles, but pick something, ANYTHING, learn it, love it, master it. fukk helpdesk (no diss), but there is a way bigger opportunity out there if you are will to commit to reading, practicing and studying. In addition, with the resources I gave, you will be gaing quality experinece by creating programs, building database using SQL, etc..

Major props on this. Ima look into these for sure. Need to get that knowledge up.

 

[G-Zeus]

ccna Voice completed

dont like my result.. (anything under 95% is faillure to me)

on to ccnp voice

 

[BamdaDon]

Yea thats one of the reasons im going to school too. Because i have no experience and im hoping if these companies see im at least in school theyd be willing to give me a chance. And yea i always see cable companies lookin for people. So ima try again once i start goin to school.

I just started my class too I'm novice as Well. what's crazy is dude who runs the program was Damn near saying the same shyt about the money and times frames. Said in five years if you ain't caking Any of you brehs know anything about what hopsitals and doctors are switching over too for keeping info and writing scripts? That's like my best bet connection wise when I get my shyt rolling a couple years down the line .

 

[↓R↑LYB]

Damn man, I'm starting to feel like my skill set is kinda

I'm gonna spend some time upgrading my shyt. I don't feel like I'm the best of the best anymore.

 

[Kartel13]

Breh, pick up these books....

Heads First SQL
Learning SQL, 2nd Edition
Hello World, Programing For Kids and Beginners [Must Read]
Python Programming An Introduction to Computer Science, 2nd Edition
Concepts of Programming Languages, 10 Edition [Must Read]
The Information: A History, A Thory, A Flood [Great Read...Gives you a history of how information went from being spread by Africans that used drums to communicate messages to where we are now with computers]
Heads First C#
Heads First C


Go to these websites....

www.tizag.com (Learn & practice html, css, php, java, or perl)

www.w3schools.com (Learn & practice html, html5, CSS, CSS3, Java, jquery, SQL, php, ASP.Net, XML

SQLcourse.com (learn & practice SQL)

Linuxzoo.net (learn and practice the linux operating environment)


You don't have to read all these titles, but pick something, ANYTHING, learn it, love it, master it. fukk helpdesk (no diss), but there is a way bigger opportunity out there if you are will to commit to reading, practicing and studying. In addition, with the resources I gave, you will be gaing quality experinece by creating programs, building database using SQL, etc..

This is for computer programming, right?

 

[King Sun]

This is for computer programming, right?

learning sql could be useful for system admins as well

 

[Kartel13]

learning sql could be useful for system admins as well

what if Im not so great at math?

 

[FreshFromATL]

what if Im not so great at math?

You don't have to be mathematician to be a programmer, breh.

Crazy fact: the term "computer," many years ago was actually meant to describe humans that performed math.

 

[FreshFromATL]

This is for computer programming, right?

Yes.

 

[FreshFromATL]

Umma help y'all brehs out cause I want to see y'all eat. I'ma post the links to the books were y'all can download them for free , although you nikkas should already know how to do this

 

[Kartel13]

Umma help y'all brehs out cause I want to see y'all eat. I'ma post the links to the books were y'all can download them for free , although you nikkas should already know how to do this

Good looks, breh. I've always wanted to get into computer related stuff but never knew where to start. Its not that I suck at math, I just never cared for it. But I love computers and was working on getting my A+ just to get my foot in the door. But I got lazy and distracted and never followed through.


But right now, I hate my job and need a career change. Sales is a muthafukka.

 

[FreshFromATL]

CIS

A degree in those CIS programs I saw listed could lead you to these jobs titles:

Applications Developer
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $93,000 - Low 70K High 210K

Business Analyst
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $78,000 - Low 40K High 120K

Database Administrator
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $82,000 - Low 45K High 125K

Data mining Specialist
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $69,000 - Low 55K High 165K

Human-computer Interaction Designer
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $93,000 - Low 45K High 135K

Information Systems Officer
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $65,000 - Low 55K High 165K

Network Administrator
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $76,000 - Low 35K High 105K

Quality Insurance Specialist
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $63,000 - Low 45K High 135K

Multimedia Designer
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $59,000 - Low 45K High 135K

Software Engineer
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $90,000 - Low 40K High 120K

System Analyst
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $76,000 - Low 65K High 195K

User Interface Designer
Average Salary as of 1/18/13 - $84,000 - Low 45K High 135K


These are just some of the careers that are synonymous with those CIS degree programs that was listed. The salaries are based upon numerous values (i.e. location within the United States, skillset, experience, etc.)

My advice to you, google each of these careers and learn about what they are. Pick one (me personally, I'd pick the one with the highest pay [Apps Developer], but that's just me). Afterwards, get books, read books, learn, and study. Don't depend solely on school to teach you what you need to know. While you are in school, practice, download the software you need (many times, it's available for FREE), and PRACTICE!!! This is how you will gain valuable experience. Treat this shyt the way rappers practice rapping, the way producers practice making beats, and the way NBA ballers practice their jumpshot. This is your future my nikka. If you want it and willing to work hard at it, you'll have your family set my nikka.

Oh, and if you get nice enough, maybe you'll write a piece of code or develop a app that'll make you a few milly. The world is your's my nikka!

 

[FreshFromATL]

For All my IT nikkas... good my nikkas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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