Certifications ??

I got mine from the School of Hard Knocks Does that count...lol

A+ certified. Got me in the door, just couldn't close it while I was in.

A+ here also.
Also have a couple of certificates from a local college (Microcomputer technician, Microcomputer Specialist, Database Programming).
I've been meaning to get Windows 2000 MCSE certified or maybe even CNE but haven't had the time. Bought a bunch of book sets but I that's more for reference. I learn best by doing, not reading.
Besides, there are a lot of employers out there who would rather hire someone with a 4 year degree and no experience rather than someone with many years of real work experience and certifications. Usually the larger companies (at least around here). Pretty sad, really. I kinda see where they're coming from about certifications. Not all are like that but I generally think that certification with no experience is almost useless.

Certified Airport Firefighter, Structural firefighter, Driver/Operator, EMT.

Do those count? They are the only "certifications" I have.



No wait . . . I just remembered that I qualified as Marksman with the M-16, and when I was about 12, I became a certified Yeoman with the bow!




BTW, all is true. I am an unreformed fireman with a computer fetish

B.S. Computer Science... originally concentrating in programming, ended up doing networking. but its fun!

thinking about certs. maybe something Novell (don't laugh).

they keeps me breath fresh, oh not those kind i see

same as rikku in the programmin area, little IBM thingy about AS/400 ops, jungla warfare instructor, jump master, .223 popgun, h*ll i'm just certifiable

angel you've got it right for a young un, papers with no experience totally useless IMO

You calling me a young un?!
I'm amazed at how many people think they can go to a training conference (seminar, class, whatever), remember enough info for the day to pass a test, get certified, and then wonder why they can't get a job.

Originally posted by jimi
they keeps me breath fresh, oh not those kind i see

same as rikku in the programmin area, little IBM thingy about AS/400 ops, jungla warfare instructor, jump master, .223 popgun, h*ll i'm just certifiable

angel you've got it right for a young un, papers with no experience totally useless IMO

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Oh but they can, they work up the road a bit - you must have seen the results of their brainstorming session, a lovely shade of blue - screen o death

EDIT: uh why did i quote myself as homey would say "DOOY" meant to quote angel's posting above.

Degree in Management and Communications, certified as CNA now I work with NT. Licensed as LPN, and selling stocks and insurance (let both lapse). Had a couple courses in Cobol and did well but I like people so here I am, working with pc's, networks and users. go figure. I also think that employers want experience and could care less about the paper.

Most of these cert classes cost big bucks then pay for tests. The tests don't ask the clear cut questions but have different meanings so you better know what they really mean.

hey littlemar,

Most of these cert classes cost big bucks then pay for tests. The tests don't ask the clear cut questions but have different meanings so you better know what they really mean.

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My classes cost waaaay too much. And deciphering the questions was the only way to pass the A+ test.

hey RandyG,

Certified Airport Firefighter, Structural firefighter, Driver/Operator, EMT.
Do those count? They are the only "certifications" I have.

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You bet they do! I'd take them over a computer cert any day.

Max - are you ever nice?

God loves you Max.........

littlemar and Dark Star

I see you two are talking to Max but I've got to tell you something........... he isn't here.



Or maybe I'm just missing something

I have it on good authority that Monkey Boy (a/k/a Mulder) has been certified as nuts/wacko/1 beer short of a six pack.

BS in Computer Network Technology

MCSE
A+
Currently working on my CCA (Citrix)

Quite a few years in the business. My first professional experince was with VSE/Power on an old IBM Mainframe that was used in conjunction with IBM Check sorters. I got to where I hated reel to reel tapes.

Built my first XT in 1984 with a 10 meg mfm drive, a couple of 5 1/4 floppies, a Hercules Graphics card an NEC v20 processor, 640k of ram and an add-in 8bit clock board so I did not have to set the system time everytime I booted.


Currently working as the Network Admin of a Public Library where everyday is an adventure, because we have to lock out the public and a lot of the staff have a little computer knowledge (sometimes too little, just ask me sometime about the woman that found the "voodoo virus" and deleted all the voodoo files....guess what brand of video card is in that machine) and am planning an implentation of Citrix Metaframe XP.

i see this is kind of an old post,but if anyone still looks at it,what do you computer people make roughly,i drive truck(not even semis anymore,but i have a class a lic.)and i lucked out with a co. where im making 55,000+ a yr.(and home every night,anywhere from 8-16 hr. days),could i do better? im a natural with computers i taught myself how to make a webpage(not saying im real good!)but i hate sitting here for very long.

I noticed that only a couple people claimed having their BS......personally I think most of us that frequent this site (random discussion) qualify for the BS......just a thought.

pctech_wannabe

IMHO I would suggest that you stay where you are now. Lots of IT people are getting the axe right now in the recession. Also it seems that every assistance program in the USA is trying to train unemployeed people to fix PC's so there is a constant supply of people starting at very low wages and keeping the earning level down.
Of course you could always try fixing PC's as a side line on weekends.

I got my Computer Programming education while in the USAF. I stayed with it for 33 years, both in the USAF and Major Industry. It was a very rewarding career. I am now retired and enjoying it.