IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[MajorVitaman]

@LordCashmere after doing some more research my end goal is to eventually get the CISM. From the road maps i've seen it looks like after A+ i'll go

MTA security > MCTS Windows > MCSA > MCSE security > CISM

would that be over doing it or does that sound about right for the next 24-36 months?

 

[Apollo Creed]

@LordCashmere after doing some more research my end goal is to eventually get the CISM. From the road maps i've seen it looks like i'll go

A+ > MTA security > MCTS Windows > MCSA > MCSE security > CISM

would that be over doing it or does that sound about right for the next 24-36 months?

I`m not too familiar with the MCTS cert. I would say by the MCSA though you should be sold enough get a job.

What city are you in or what is the closest Major Metropolitan city (population of 300k or more)? You should look at Managed Service Providers like Capgemini, Infosys, Tata, etc. They arent the best companies to work for but they are "easier" to get into and you can use that to get some good experience.

And when it comes to Security CISSP is the cert you want but you need 5 years experience to get it (which you should be trying to get while you are earning certs)

 

[MajorVitaman]

I`m not too familiar with the MCTS cert. I would say by the MCSA though you should be sold enough get a job.

What city are you in or what is the closest Major Metropolitan city (population of 300k or more)? You should look at Managed Service Providers like Capgemini, Infosys, Tata, etc. They arent the best companies to work for but they are "easier" to get into and you can use that to get some good experience.

And when it comes to Security CISSP is the cert you want but you need 5 years experience to get it (which you should be trying to get while you are earning certs)

i just got back to philly so ill be up here for now and yeah that's the plan to keep earning the certs on the side while i gain more experience. thank you for the information

 

[Apollo Creed]

i just got back to philly so ill be up here for now and yeah that's the plan to keep earning the certs on the side while i gain more experience. thank you for the information

No problem. And you should be straight in Philly. If you are trying to really do the Security stuff though DMV is where its at.

 

[satam55]

@LordCashmere after doing some more research my end goal is to eventually get the CISM. From the road maps i've seen it looks like after A+ i'll go

MTA security > MCTS Windows > MCSA > MCSE security > CISM

would that be over doing it or does that sound about right for the next 24-36 months?

I`m not too familiar with the MCTS cert. I would say by the MCSA though you should be sold enough get a job.

What city are you in or what is the closest Major Metropolitan city (population of 300k or more)? You should look at Managed Service Providers like Capgemini, Infosys, Tata, etc. They arent the best companies to work for but they are "easier" to get into and you can use that to get some good experience.

And when it comes to Security CISSP is the cert you want but you need 5 years experience to get it (which you should be trying to get while you are earning certs)

@EastCoastNaga Microsoft retired the MCTS certs last year. The MSCE Security cert doesn't exist anymore, but there is a MCSE Security Exam (Exam 70-744: Securing Windows Server 2016). Passing the MSCE Security Exam (After you get your MCSA in either Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Cloud Platform, or Azure on Linux) earns you the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure cert instead.


According to Microsoft, the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure cert qualifies you for such jobs as cloud administrator, cloud architect, computer support specialist, and information security analyst.



CBT Nuggets did a good video this past year explaining Microsoft revamped cert programs:
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Microsoft is scheduled to retire as many as 24 certification exams in 2017. Certification exam retirements can be confusing, particularly with the uncertainty about what that may mean for your training plans.

CBT Nuggets trainer Garth Schulte tackled the upcoming Microsoft certification exam retirements in this webinar, discussing strategies for updating your training plan, and even passing one last exam before it’s too late.

Here’s the breakdown:

The old technology-based certifications – 0:53

The new, competency-based certifications – 3:36

Recertification versus annual renewal – 4:51

The new MCSE pathways:

Mobility Path – 5:58

Cloud Platform & Infrastructure Path – 7:04

Productivity Path – 8:33

Data Management & Analysis Path – 9:07

App Builder Path – 10:46

2017 Microsoft certification retirement overview – 11:07

Questions:

What do you advise someone intending to take the e.g. MCSE Server 2012? Should we just wait and take the 2016? – 11:57

If you fail an elective exam, can you retake it? – 12:43

Can you still upgrade from Windows 2003 MCSE to Windows 2012 MCSA? – 13:20

Must I wait a year before taking the next exam? Am I allowed to take two exams in the same year? – 13:40

Are there any plans for the MCSE: Mobility electives courses on CBT Nuggets? – 14:22

Any idea when the new MCSE standards will take effect? – 14:36

I’m in the middle of my 411 for Windows Server 2012 R2. Do you think MS will retire those exams soon? – 15:15

Where do I find the new Learning Roadmap? – 15:58

I have just done my 70-410 exam and planning on doing the 411 and 412, should I continue with the 2012’s or wait and do with this way? – 16:40

How will CBT Nuggets focus on covering this ever expanding list of electives? Same as always? – 17:15

Will 70-410 change? – 17:46

Why isn’t PowerShell it’s own certification? – 17:57

I was studying towards MCSE Sharepoint 2013, and have only passed the first exam 70-346. What do you suggest I should do to get certified in SharePoint technologies? – 18:10

Can I take a 2016 elective on a 2012 MCSA? – 18:48

Create a solid training plan based on the latest Microsoft certification changes with this 30-minute webinar. Take charge of your certification pathway, earn the right certifications, and advance your career within the Microsoft universe.

 

[Balla]

How u lie, what u say? Help a brother eat! I'm starvin!!!!!!

Lie to these hoes SKIIIIIUUUUPPP :shannon:

 

[MajorVitaman]

@EastCoastNaga Microsoft retired the MCTS certs last year. The MSCE Security cert doesn't exist anymore, but there is a MCSE Security Exam (Exam 70-744: Securing Windows Server 2016). Passing the MSCE Security Exam (After you get your MCSA in either Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012, Cloud Platform, or Azure on Linux) earns you the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure cert instead.


According to Microsoft, the MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure cert qualifies you for such jobs as cloud administrator, cloud architect, computer support specialist, and information security analyst.



CBT Nuggets did a good video this past year explaining Microsoft revamped cert programs:
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Thank you for this information thecoli putting me on to a lot of game

 

[Silkk]

How u lie, what u say? Help a brother eat! I'm starvin!!!!!!

Tailor your resume to what you want/the job description

 

[satam55]

Tailor your resume to what you want/the job description

Breh does that mean y'all have make multiple different versions of your resumes?

@Czr

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

Breh does that mean y'all have make multiple different versions of your resumes?

@Czr

Yeah. Make a solid "generic" resume then alter it per job posting to include words from the listing. I keep an archive of all of my resumes.

 

[Silkk]

Breh does that mean y'all have make multiple different versions of your resumes?

@Czr

I do, I have one tailored to Security and one tailored to Desktop support/engineering

Also have different emails and profiles for job sites

 

[HoldThisL]

Got offered a Help Desk job but they required I know Excel, I lied on my resume saying I had working knowledge of it .

Wish me luck .

 

[Apollo Creed]

Got offered a Help Desk job but they required I know Excel, I lied on my resume saying I had working knowledge of it .

Wish me luck .

cop a udemy excel course, but even then the advance functions of excel can easily be googled.

 

[HoldThisL]

cop a udemy excel course, but even then the advance functions of excel can easily be googled.

Started looking at Excel tutorials 2 hours ago and still looking at them on youtube. Seems pretty easy, just a bunch of memorization

 

[Apollo Creed]

Started looking at Excel tutorials 2 hours ago and still looking at them on youtube. Seems pretty easy, just a bunch of memorization

yeah I took a Business Intelligence course and learned a ton of advance Excel functions BUT no real company is using Excel like that in this day and age when there are much better tools out, and if they are that isn't a company you want to be at for long.