Entering the world of IT and pursuing a high-tech career is all about technical training and hands-on experience. If
you have neither, you may want to consider continuing education towards a certificate program. This will not replace the immediate
benefits you would gain with a 4-year degree in Computer Science, but is a good place to start if you're looking for a formal
education to facilitate a career change, achieve a promotion, or enter into a new field.
There are many technical training
and certificate programs offered across the United States and abroad. You may want to research what's available in your area,
and find a program that fits your educational needs and time constraints. Some programs can be completed online, some specialize
in specific fields, and some offer are true college experience. Most will require you to complete "core" and elective classes
with a passing grade to be applied toward the certificate, which can be completed in 9 to 18 months.
Before you begin
a technical certificate program, make sure you understand the time commitment involved. As with any learning program, you
must be willing to study and spend time doing class exercises. Whether you choose to attend classes online or in person, you
must be prepared to invest both time and effort.
If you
already have a degree in computer science or have some years of experience as a programmer, you might want to take the Microsoft
exam and be certified. Now days, with all the outsourcing going on, the IT job market is shrinking. If you are a MCSE, MCSA
or MCDBA, you will have an advantage over other job applicants.
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