Posted on Dec 28, 2020
(WGU) I.T. Degree vs. I.T. Certifications - Which is better to get? #Online Education #WGU degree...
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Bottom line Should you go to college or get a certification. These are just my thoughts and opinions.
In this video I talk about whether or not it is more important to obtain an IT degree or a Certification. A lot of people in and around the IT industry have mixed feelings about this topic. Schools like Western Governor University (WGU) allow you to do both at the same time. Finish a degree while knocking out certain industry certifications.
In general, a combo of certs and an IT degree tell the story of a well-rounded IT professional. IT certifications are a great source of technical expertise and know-how, while a degree provides invaluable “soft skills” and knowledge that will serve you in building a career—not just a job.
When seeking to join the ever-growing field of information technology, two of the most common paths to competency are degrees and certifications. While both of these options can get you a job in IT, they are by no means created equal! In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the important differences between these two routes (as well as a couple of ways that you may not have to choose at all).
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In this video I talk about whether or not it is more important to obtain an IT degree or a Certification. A lot of people in and around the IT industry have mixed feelings about this topic. Schools like Western Governor University (WGU) allow you to do both at the same time. Finish a degree while knocking out certain industry certifications.
In general, a combo of certs and an IT degree tell the story of a well-rounded IT professional. IT certifications are a great source of technical expertise and know-how, while a degree provides invaluable “soft skills” and knowledge that will serve you in building a career—not just a job.
When seeking to join the ever-growing field of information technology, two of the most common paths to competency are degrees and certifications. While both of these options can get you a job in IT, they are by no means created equal! In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the important differences between these two routes (as well as a couple of ways that you may not have to choose at all).
@CiscoSoldierAKAUncleTre on Instagram
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If at all possible find something that makes you happy, too many people go to college and get junk degrees. If you have a passion for the technical field or say carpentry, that is just as good as getting a degree from a college. This is a story one of my professors told me when I was working on my masters. My professor was the oldest, he got a PHD and now teaches colleges, he next brother went to college studied law and was now a judge, but their baby brother did not care much for school, went straight to work in HVAC, learned the ropes etc, started his own business and now makes more money than his two older brothers.
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There is a lot of truths to this in many fields. My EMS experience made me a better nurse and my BSN will help with upward mobility that I will want as I get older and want to slow down.
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Agreed. Content suggestion: Masters and higher end cybersec certs depending on your preferred career path - specialist types (offensive, defensive, etc.) versus manager.
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SSG Derek Scheller - I don't see much here related to cybersec worth speaking on anymore. But this is an interesting topic. I'd like to see you and 1SG (Join to see) talk more about this.
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