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What will getting a certificate in Computer Information Technology do for me, if anything? ?
Asked by short_reed
I am looking into changing professions and I have a strong base of computer knowledge. Taking a look at what is available out there and limitations on money, would this cert do anything for me?
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Best Answer:
If you don't know anyone, help you end up in a call center or temp migration jobs.
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Certifications alone do absolutely nothing for you. It is your goals and desires that matter. If you want to pursue a career in the computer field then do it. The certificate will only enhance it.
Answered by Joe K
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My pc support dept at Mobil was 35 people in 1999. That same dept at ExxonMobil is now 4 people.
PC support is not my idea of a good paying and stable job anymore.
I was doing pc/mac support from 1981. Every time I thought of getting certs for it, I came across lots of young people making half as much as me.
Answered by Keith
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A Certificate in Computer Information Technology, Is a very generic certificate. You should look into getting specialized in other words, look into the MCSE Certification. This is a cert that will get your foot in most doors, then you can decide where you want to go from there. Networking, Systems Administration etc etc Check this site out
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/mcse/faq.mspx
Also the salaries are pretty good as well
Median Salary by Job - Certification: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) (United States)
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Certification=Microsoft_Certified_Systems_Engineer_(MCSE)/Salary
Answered by King71
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