SapphyMike

Guys,

Im considering doing an MCSE.

Anyone done one, got any recommendations for where to do one etc?

Thanks

lamb chops

I have an old NT4 MCSE, ive not bothered to update it yet.. Mine was funded through work however and was so long ago im not sure where would be the best place to do one now..

Markb_s1

personally unless you're using it just as a foot in the door or to get your CV looked at, i wouldnt' bother. i've had one previously and whilst they used tobe a license to print money, that's certainly no longer the case.

best bet if you're really up for it imo is to study yourself and just sit the exams. if you have a reasonable PC or 2 you can use vmware to install any operating systems etc you need to use.

SapphyMike

I want to get my foot in the door of jobs - i have no qualications really and im bored of doing tech support for peanuts.

I dont expect to be earning millions, but even Ł20k would be nice right now!

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iTrader: (1)

Micheal, you forgot CUNT

pa_sjo

If you're not naturally computer-talented (eg, a true nerd) and you have no/little experience, then these qualifications will help you get in the door. In this game i'd advise anyone to not be a sap and spend years and years doing crappy support roles bust instead take any opportunities that comes along to progress, both in skills & experience and financially (cough, contracting).

SapphyMike

PA - I've done an MCSE course before but other commitments got in my way to do with exams (NT4.0) plus I wasnt motivated enough to do it.

I am now motivated. I've been into pc's etc for 13 years as well.

Thanks Michael, I'll take you up on that very kind offer (I see a huge phone bill coming my way - good job I've just sold my house PMSL)

Chip

iTrader: (3)

Useful bits of paper in some environments, but personally I hate the concept of a company like microsoft setting itself up as an education standards agency.

If I was just starting out in IT, Id do it though, as it DOES help get you an interview generally.

SapphyMike

Chip,

I've worked in IT for ages, but its been tech support for the last 10 years supporting a specific product. Its not condusive to getting a good job elsewhere without the quals

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LOL, I gave up being that many years ago, I then just became very forgetful probally due to old age

My CV is pretty good actually, Just not in general IT stuff as I am a process automation designer/engineer in software/hardware for the real world computing needs. !

I just dont want to join the millions of people wanting to support all of microsofts bugs ...

Chip

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Getting the qualifications would show a breadth of knowledge beyond your previous role, so sounds a good plan.

Turbocabbie

RHEL certs are better imho

SapphyMike

RHEL would've been good for me if i was working with Linux - I nearly had a job supporting it, so doing the course would've been tres advantageous.

Plus alot of the jobs I see advertised are all MS based anyway.

frog

To be honest, if you take the course and pass, if anything it will show any prospective employer that you're hard working, keen to learn, keen to progress, etc... all good things.
That's regardless of whether they need you to have the qualifications in the first place.

RANJ

half the so called mcses out there are just paper engineers, when its come to hands on they dont have a clue, ive got my nt4,2000,ccna etc etc track done and tbh my exp helped secure the jobs ive done

SapphyMike

Im lucky - I work in an environment where I could put my new found skills etc to use while on the hunt for a new job.