I.T people need some career advice please
29-05-2006, 07:23 AM
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I.T people need some career advice please
oi oiright the deal is this after nearlly 5 yrs of being off on the sick after a nasty crash im now thinking of what i want to do job wise
im not able to do labour intensive jobs anymore due to leg injuries so its a desk job, i was just wondering if you could give me some guidence on what the best courses to do in i.t would be i have no formal qualifications yet so starting from sratch i have worked with pc,s for over 6 years and posses enough knowledge to build a pc and install operating systems any advice greatly apreciated
thanks in advance
29-05-2006, 08:52 AM
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I'd start with a MCDST
It's only 2 parts 70-270 , 70-271 which are also part of the MCSA.
Shouldn't take too long to do if you are focused.
Go onto amazon and do a search for "MCDST" for Ł25.00 you get the exam cram books for both parts.
Exams are about Ł200 all in.
There is also good documentation on the microsoft site.
After that the CCNA, A+, MCSA, MCSE, ITAL etc etc whatever you wan't to do.
Hope that helps
Matt
It's only 2 parts 70-270 , 70-271 which are also part of the MCSA.
Shouldn't take too long to do if you are focused.
Go onto amazon and do a search for "MCDST" for Ł25.00 you get the exam cram books for both parts.
Exams are about Ł200 all in.
There is also good documentation on the microsoft site.
After that the CCNA, A+, MCSA, MCSE, ITAL etc etc whatever you wan't to do.
Hope that helps
Matt
29-05-2006, 09:03 AM
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There is a few online courses you could try or an HNC via night class.
Or, you could try and get a IT helpdesk post and work yourself up. Those posts usually dont require much qualifications.
Or, you could try and get a IT helpdesk post and work yourself up. Those posts usually dont require much qualifications.
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29-05-2006, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by UBster
I'd start with a MCDST
It's only 2 parts 70-270 , 70-271 which are also part of the MCSA.
Shouldn't take too long to do if you are focused.
Go onto amazon and do a search for "MCDST" for Ł25.00 you get the exam cram books for both parts.
Exams are about Ł200 all in.
There is also good documentation on the microsoft site.
After that the CCNA, A+, MCSA, MCSE, ITAL etc etc whatever you wan't to do.
Hope that helps
Matt
It's only 2 parts 70-270 , 70-271 which are also part of the MCSA.
Shouldn't take too long to do if you are focused.
Go onto amazon and do a search for "MCDST" for Ł25.00 you get the exam cram books for both parts.
Exams are about Ł200 all in.
There is also good documentation on the microsoft site.
After that the CCNA, A+, MCSA, MCSE, ITAL etc etc whatever you wan't to do.
Hope that helps
Matt
29-05-2006, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by stonehavencossie
There is a few online courses you could try or an HNC via night class.
Or, you could try and get a IT helpdesk post and work yourself up. Those posts usually dont require much qualifications.
Or, you could try and get a IT helpdesk post and work yourself up. Those posts usually dont require much qualifications.
29-05-2006, 09:55 AM
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aye cheers mate, tbh chop ive been dieing to get back to sumat for a good while sense of normality and all that, just that the op i had is abit rare and they didnt really know how long itd take to recover, after doing 10 pints last week and walking home up a massive hill without falling over id say its time 
29-05-2006, 10:47 AM
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Rudey as you have no qualifications or IT background in a paid capacity, start with the A+ exam, its mainly a hardware based exam and Counts towards hours worked on the job, then perhaps the Network+ course whic gives you a basic understanding of Networking.
Only then look at the MCSE's CCNA, CCNP as these are hard exams and not many can bluff there way through these.
http://www.comptia.org/learning/newt...fications.aspx
Check that link out for some info on courses.
Only then look at the MCSE's CCNA, CCNP as these are hard exams and not many can bluff there way through these.
http://www.comptia.org/learning/newt...fications.aspx
Check that link out for some info on courses.
29-05-2006, 10:51 AM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
I bought an A+ book the other day, I think that's enough for anyone as a first qualification, I think I will always be a Helpdesk monkey
29-05-2006, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tonyk
Rudey as you have no qualifications or IT background in a paid capacity, start with the A+ exam, its mainly a hardware based exam and Counts towards hours worked on the job, then perhaps the Network+ course whic gives you a basic understanding of Networking.
Only then look at the MCSE's CCNA, CCNP as these are hard exams and not many can bluff there way through these.
http://www.comptia.org/learning/newt...fications.aspx
Check that link out for some info on courses.
Only then look at the MCSE's CCNA, CCNP as these are hard exams and not many can bluff there way through these.
http://www.comptia.org/learning/newt...fications.aspx
Check that link out for some info on courses.
i wouldnt go for the msce straight away was just asking if it was the one to have like? this is the course my mate did but it was 5 yrs ago wonderd if thier was any must have qualification that would make it easy to get a job like so a+ to start
then what would you do after that? and how long studying dya think befor im ready for a job couple o years?cheers andy
i,ll nip out and get the book
cheers chaps
29-05-2006, 11:18 AM
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Rudey, I just depends what field you want to go into: I would def start with the A+ as your base qualification, then go to Network+ for a base Network qualification.
Then you could maybe look at some of the MCP's such as 70-270 which is Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Then by that point you can see what interests you and start to move into that field.
Personall I would go the network side of things and do the MCSE course and then on to Cisco qualifications. There is great money in Cisco.
Then you could maybe look at some of the MCP's such as 70-270 which is Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Then by that point you can see what interests you and start to move into that field.
Personall I would go the network side of things and do the MCSE course and then on to Cisco qualifications. There is great money in Cisco.
at least i have direction now
29-05-2006, 11:35 AM
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http://www.keimos.net/trainingmeth/training.htm
just found this company looks ideal what do you think mate?
, can do it from home and is 500 all in
just found this company looks ideal what do you think mate?
, can do it from home and is 500 all in
29-05-2006, 02:29 PM
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I sort of work in Networking, Im working for BT installing infrastructure and Networked PC's, printers, scanners. The money is ok and the hours are not bad either.
I personally think you are better to go to a college or school to do some of the courses because its easier at times to have somebody explain it.
You can do courses online direct with Comptia who provide the A+ and Network+ and various other courses. Microsoft deal directly to.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcp/default.asp
I personally think you are better to go to a college or school to do some of the courses because its easier at times to have somebody explain it.
You can do courses online direct with Comptia who provide the A+ and Network+ and various other courses. Microsoft deal directly to.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcp/default.asp
29-05-2006, 03:32 PM
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nice one just been to wh smiths for the book to get me started was to pricey in thier so have orderd it from amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...834401-8899113
thats 1 thik book aswell lol
thanks again matey
just been to wh smiths for the book to get me started was to pricey in thier so have orderd it from amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...834401-8899113
thats 1 thik book aswell lol
thanks again matey
29-05-2006, 03:53 PM
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gys, why are you suggesting MCSEs straight off, thats hardly at the right level now is it!
deffo start with MCDST (sp?), it s a nice easy exam and lets people know you know the basics.
then after you get a job with that qualification, look at doing your MCSA so you can get out of the callcentre and into something secondline.
then if you want to do it as a career, buy yourself some glasses, watch the startrek collectors DVD and look into MCSE, MCPs etc. etc.
deffo start with MCDST (sp?), it s a nice easy exam and lets people know you know the basics.
then after you get a job with that qualification, look at doing your MCSA so you can get out of the callcentre and into something secondline.
then if you want to do it as a career, buy yourself some glasses, watch the startrek collectors DVD and look into MCSE, MCPs etc. etc.
29-05-2006, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
gys, why are you suggesting MCSEs straight off, thats hardly at the right level now is it!
deffo start with MCDST (sp?), it s a nice easy exam and lets people know you know the basics.
then after you get a job with that qualification, look at doing your MCSA so you can get out of the callcentre and into something secondline.
then if you want to do it as a career, buy yourself some glasses, watch the startrek collectors DVD and look into MCSE, MCPs etc. etc.
deffo start with MCDST (sp?), it s a nice easy exam and lets people know you know the basics.
then after you get a job with that qualification, look at doing your MCSA so you can get out of the callcentre and into something secondline.
then if you want to do it as a career, buy yourself some glasses, watch the startrek collectors DVD and look into MCSE, MCPs etc. etc.
i know how hard they are i was just asking if it was still the top one jimbo
29-05-2006, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
if you want to do it as a career, buy yourself some glasses, watch the startrek collectors DVD and look into MCSE, MCPs etc. etc.
I find one of the most useful things I have learned is the following line- "Have you tried switching it off and back on again?"
29-05-2006, 08:09 PM
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Is the MCDST a Microsoft course ie an internatinally reconned (spelling?) course? What about them A+ course?
Applied for a support job but they gave it to the girl im sitting next to at work, and I have to help her out quite a bit so I either need some courses to prove I know things or get boobs the same size as her.
Applied for a support job but they gave it to the girl im sitting next to at work, and I have to help her out quite a bit so I either need some courses to prove I know things or get boobs the same size as her.
29-05-2006, 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Andreas
Is the MCDST a Microsoft course ie an internatinally reconned (spelling?) course? What about them A+ course?
Applied for a support job but they gave it to the girl im sitting next to at work, and I have to help her out quite a bit so I either need some courses to prove I know things or get boobs the same size as her.
Applied for a support job but they gave it to the girl im sitting next to at work, and I have to help her out quite a bit so I either need some courses to prove I know things or get boobs the same size as her.
tits mate the a+ is reconised internationally and i would think the mcdst from reading through the sites i have today it does look like a very good course to do and as said can be done from home the minimum time it can be completed is two and a half months, with the maximum time alowed at one year
29-05-2006, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Galbally
gys, why are you suggesting MCSEs straight off, thats hardly at the right level now is it!
deffo start with MCDST (sp?), it s a nice easy exam and lets people know you know the basics.
then after you get a job with that qualification, look at doing your MCSA so you can get out of the callcentre and into something secondline.
then if you want to do it as a career, buy yourself some glasses, watch the startrek collectors DVD and look into MCSE, MCPs etc. etc.
deffo start with MCDST (sp?), it s a nice easy exam and lets people know you know the basics.
then after you get a job with that qualification, look at doing your MCSA so you can get out of the callcentre and into something secondline.
then if you want to do it as a career, buy yourself some glasses, watch the startrek collectors DVD and look into MCSE, MCPs etc. etc.