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

 

[Kenny_Powers]

I don’t hold any certifications, but I have a Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems and currently manage Active Directory, Exchange, and the proxy infrastructure that supports our hybrid environment with Entra and Exchange Online. To a lesser extent also support identity governance through Saviynt. Everything I’ve learned has been through hands-on experience, not from any CompTIA material — and frankly, most certs wouldn’t have taught me what I do daily.

Imo, a degree opens more doors than certifications, not because it teaches more, but because it gets your foot in the door. I’m currently earning well over $120K doing this work, and I can confidently say that networking and knowing how to present yourself should be everyone’s top priority in this field.

 

[BarbieHTX]

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

What do you plan on doing with your degree after you graduate?

 

[semicko82]

What do you plan on doing with your degree after you graduate?

I'm thinking about going to school for another career field once I'm done. Maybe