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jtballer · Nov 2, 2008, 08:36 PM

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...

TexasParent · Nov 2, 2008, 08:43 PM

If you really want to learn cheaply, go to the library. There may be courses available like the ones you want on the shelf. You could self learn and then just take the certification test.

jtballer · Nov 2, 2008, 08:49 PM

Hmm... okay.

So you're saying going for the MCP would be a good idea?

TexasParent · Nov 2, 2008, 09:04 PM

That would be a great start, the good thing about that is you could offer your services as an independent contractor and work up your skills part-time. Get a couple of clients under your belt managing their servers, and you could do a lot of it at night remotely. You may want to look into security as well, that is big right now.

The thing is the more you learn, the more you will know where your services will be in demand. Just get going on something, you can switch gears at a later point if your interest takes you elsewhere.