IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[BrooklynBuckets]

i am not a certs champ but why don't you do some of the cloud certs? aws, google, azure? you'll gain additional networking as part of that.

From my own research networking is the foundation of cloud so I went for a full dive in the net+. however not before watching all of Jeremy theory and labs and realizing the CCNA simply would require more time, and in realization went back to the net+ because it seemed easier to get for a resume addition to break into those more networking inclined roles to eventually go from Network engineer/admin roles to Cloud Architect roles.

 

[BarbieHTX]

What do y’all think of WGU’s BS in Information Technology as a starting point? I’m thinking about going into cloud or cybersecurity and am open to getting certs that are not included in the degree.

 

[semicko82]

What do y’all think of WGU’s BS in Information Technology as a starting point? I’m thinking about going into cloud or cybersecurity and am open to getting certs that are not included in the degree.

I'm currently at WGU. A couple of classes from obtaining my BS in Information Technology.


WGU is tailored for people who already have IT experience I wish I've known that before enrolling. In other words having a degree is cool, but nowadays experience is king.

Also WGU being an online school the networking connections sucks compared to a traditional brick and mortar institution