MCSE training

[shadow]

Hi all, I at 40 years of age have decided to change career directions and will be more than likely taking a 59 week MCSE course at a college here in town (CDI) beginning May 1st. I am an electronic tech by trade and have been for 17 years. Any thoughts, advice, jobs to seek once finished, which certifications to go for, etc., etc., would be appreciated.
Thx pros.
Pat

[smurfin]

Here is a great thought that is much cheaper. Buy the New Riders all in one CD that covers 6 tests, rig up a few computers for a home network then keep installing reinstalling nt for a few months at the same time studying. Start with NT server or workstation first, study only that and then in a few months(I had to do it eveings after work(not much time so it takes longer)take the test for that course, you are MCP. Cost? about 20000 less dollars than going to a school. Schools are better for some people, some can do it alone, go to cramsession.com and a couple places like that before you decide what to do. After MCSE, only one word...CISCO!

[cyclone2]

Good luck Shadow! At 39 I'm also in your predicement, looking at a slightly different tack though. I am going to take a course this summer but in the Internet end of things. <another Canajun>

[shadow]

It's decided now. I will be getting sponsored by a gov't program to take a MCSE 59 week course starting May 1. I have my tuition paid and as well get UI (living allowance) while I attend. Guess I'll be a schoolboy for awhile now. What a country!
When I started looking into this sponsorship retraining program, I didn't have much confidence. Now here I am. I am really interested in going into internet security once I have the course, I hope to find a way into that.

[cyclone2]

Its a tough decision to make aye. Go to school again and support your family, It was a tough decision for me too but in the end it should be worth it. At least we are going into a field where there will be a demand and opportunities for many moons to come.Have fun!(getting same EI program)

[shadow]

I agree it was a tough decision to make but I came to the conclusion that something had to change, now seemed to be the right time to do it. But without some help from EI, it wouldn't have happened. I still find it hard to believe I am getting all the funding I am. Cyclone, when do you start, what course, where, how long...etc.?

[cyclone2]

I am starting in July, run till next March 8 months, local college in Nanaimo BC, should cost me $3500 after all govt programs shake down. It covers C++, visual basic, web programing and management,data processing,data management and basic graphics etc. I also intend to take an A+ exam at end as I should know enough by then to pass that. Right now i am teaching myself how to use HoTMetaL a web publishing program. Good luck and will keep updates on this forum as time progresses.

[shadow]

Ahh, a programmer...sounds great and good luck. I hope to pick up a bit about programming as I go along. There's an intersting job opp at 3D Realms (Duke Nukem). One of the benefits is a freezer full of all the goodies you can eat. Sounds like a fun place to work! We may just have to turn this forum into a study session forum in the next few months
PW

[cyclone2]

Heh maybe Barry can join in if he starts a course! I will probably be dabbleing in networking on my own (when I can afford to build 2nd puter, have some parts)sounds like you are doing same. biz to biz post you know at Atic.ca in Vancouver a new K6-2 400 is only $80 and Celery 400 is $105 Im sure in Calgary or another large centre near you will offer similar prices. See yah

[barry glisson]

hi guys, i have two computers now and enough parts to build a couple more only need the time to do it. part of my salary was housing. im in the process of moving now. got to be out by monday so things are a little hectic right now see yall later. barry

[shadow]

Building them has become a bad habit, I have 3 Pentiums in a network now, various other ones (486 & 386's) and a few pieces here and there. Trouble is I'm always short the expensive pieces like a decent HD, mobo, cpu's, dimms...etc...etc. I want to get one set up with NT once I start the course...maybe revive the 486/66. I hope they give away a NT cd as part of the course!
Good luck with the move Barry.
****, I hates movin.
PW

[medo]

Hello,

It will be very difficult, but keep on going. Good luck.

Medo

[shadow]

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[zzzreyes]

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[colmpower]

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