Okay. Right now with my current job I can't take regular classes at a school. So I wanted to take online school.

Now, I really was looking for just something quick right now. Maybe take a course and get certified and get my foot in the door somewhere and then continue while I'm working.

What I'm saying is, is there anything that is worth it to take that isn't a degree or cost like 10,000 dollars or 30,000 dollars?

I'd like to learn something and be able to start at at least 30,000-35,000, and then hopefully be able to expand on my skills.

I've always been interested in computers more than anything and the IT world.

Any ideas? Someone mentioned the mcp, Microsoft certified professionals, but I really don't know.

Any advice? I can further explain whatever you need to help with my situation more...

My Brother.

I think we both hav'e same ideology. My age is 21 and I had only learnt WEB DESIGNING and doing my Bachelors in Commerce (Part II). At this moment I'm currently employed in a pvt. Ltd. co. as a data-operator.

But.. now a days I'm thinking to expand my career and willing to do MBA-MIT or MBA-MIS; after admit in that degree I'll apply to learn MCP or OCP, VB etc. etc.

As I'm a fresh candidate and quick/fast in learning computer programming and graphic designing subjects.

But the problem is.. I'm not getting any right consultancy !

. comment positive for my great future..

You both need to start by deciding what kind of IT career you want to create for yourself. There are a number of basic long-term career tracks: for example, technical development, technical support, change management, technical management, project management. Decide on a direction because it's what you really want to do, not because you've heard it's a good thing to do. A person whose heart is in doing technical work will not be happy long-term doing phone support, or managing people; a person who's a born manager will not be happy long term sitting in a cubicle solving tech problems.

I would suggest getting a good technical grounding is a good idea even if you dream of being a manager some day. You will go farther in your career and earn the respect of the techies you work with. Don't expect to do great things right out of school; it takes years to build a career. Many young people err in assuming they will rocket to success immediately. You earn respect and success through hard work.

Regarding certification routes, you might find this site helpful. Do your homework and figure out which kind of certification would be best for you.

Very thanks for your reply vingogly.

I think this can help but still I can't get the perfect riposte. I will be very thankful if you can mention some great Certificate Programs. I mean to those programs from which I can be able to get smart salary - respect and my life should settled.

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According to a 2006 article in Datamation, the four top IT certification areas are:

1. Windows Administration (MCSC, Linux RedHat, or Solaris)

2. Networking (including knowledge of CheckPoint, VPN, Cisco)

3. Database Management (Oracle, Business Objects, Crystal Reports)

4. Wireless ((CWNP, AceWP), Wireless System Installer)

And here's another article on the top ten certification from About.com.

These recommendations are for the USA. If you're in another country, you're going to need to investigate the IT market where you live because if will be likely to vary. I would examine online job listings in your locale, as well as newepaper ads, to see what kind of certifications are being asked for in job postings.

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