Ask Me Help Desk - What to choose for certification

I want to do the certification in IT.

But the problem is that I am financially backward and can't take a loan.
I am currently working in ITES. But the salary is not enough so that I can't do my certification and simultaneously feed my family.

I want to know about CCNA and MCSE certification.

1)How many exams are there for both?

2)Which is the cheaper in both?

3)Which certification take less time.

4)What is the scope of both in market.

Thank you, just help me out to take my career to the right path.

If anyone has done any of the certification please suggest.

Well, I cannot directly answer your question, but I can lead you where you want to go. First, are there any schools in your area that teach IT? Can you get financial aid from them? If you can, go to http://www.fafsa.gov student loans, the most of which you do not have to pay back until you graduate. They can be found here. http://www.salliemae.com/. And these sources mostly are available without a credit check.

Now that you can find money, try looking at :
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition. That is the federal government occupational outlook handbook. You can look at both careers, or even more, and see what they are expected to do in the future. Look again, at your local colleges/trade schools websites to get the other info (exams, cost, E.T.C.). Finally, go to : Job Salaries-Performance Reviews-Compensation software- Salary.com and look up what the expected salary for that job is in your area, and it even compares it to nationwide salaries. Just never set it to Miami, you'd just get depressed. That is the best way, I think to figure it out. Now if you could help me with my C++ homework...

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Originally Posted by BIGBOPPER

Well, I cannot directly answer your question, but I can lead you where you want to go. First, are there any schools in your area that teach IT? Can you get financial aid from them? If you can, go to http://www.fafsa.gov student loans, the most of which you do not have to pay back until you graduate. They can be found here. Sallie Mae - Private Student Loans, Federal Student Loans, Private College Loans. And these sources mostly are available without a credit check.

Now that you can find money, try looking at :
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 Edition. That is the federal government occupational outlook handbook. You can look at both careers, or even more, and see what they are expected to do in the future. Look again, at your local colleges/trade schools websites to get the other info (exams, cost, E.T.C.). Finally, go to : Job Salaries-Performance Reviews-Compensation software- Salary.com and look up what the expected salary for that job is in your area, and it even compares it to nationwide salaries. Just never set it to Miami, you'd just get depressed. That is the best way, I think to figure it out. Now if you could help me with my C++ homework....

I am from India.
How do I do it in India.

Oops, I didn't realise that. Hmm. Are there any career counseling services available to you, say through a school? You could still research the occupational outlook handbook, and get an idea of what America projects for those two careers. If google.com is there in India, try asking for a) financial aid for Indian schools, B) expected growth for those two careers. And C) what schools are considered the best for those two choices. That will help you get started. Good luck!