Old Man Cain
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Sorry fellas but for some reason Sec+ and A+ is no longer downloading so I can upload it for yall. That CCNA stuff should be still active though
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BDP™️
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There is levels...
To work in an govt IT environment you need to be at least IAT level II and the baseline cert for that is
Sec+.
after that the cert you wanna get next depends on where you wanna be
Networking - CCNA
Security - CISSP or CASP
Systems - Windows or Linux depending on which environment
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Old Man Cain
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If it was me I would I would CCNA, Cloud Cert(Azure, AWS or Google), some kinda of Security Cert. All these certs are attainable Google and YouTube is your friend.
that's easily a 100k+ salary no matter the state or city
Sec+ in a government gig is 100k salary as well
Old Man Cain
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Cloud and SD-Wan will basically cut a lot of jobs out in the IT world. WE HAVE TO BE AHEAD OF THE CURVE ASAP
Big Lurko
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Iigh so ill study A+ to understand the basics but ill focus on sec+ cert to start on the journey. Good plan?
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BDP™️
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Yep.
What type of hands on exp you got?
Big Lurko
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I’m pretty much in the same boat, though I do have customer service experience so I’m using that to get my foot in the door along with a few certifications
Big Lurko
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Yea its always been something that i thought about but i always figured it was too far out for me to accomplish cuz "computers are so complicated" so ive always hesitated but i always like pickin up new knowledge and hobbies/challenges and just with the ability to work remote or anywhere in world, make bank etc. Its very enticing.
Old Man Cain
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Bruh A+ is entry level at best. Go for your CCNA or a Cloud Cert.
A+ is learning how to fix a computer that's basically a hour or two on YouTube. That CCNA will open so many doors for you bro. Net+ is the equivalent of a CCNA but CCNA is more valued in the market.
I posted the answers for the new CCNA. Do like me and take a hour or two every day and study that answer sheet and in 30 days take the test. Get certified and never look back
Know where I got the idea of making IT a career? From the IC. I believe @BDP™️ said he was working a help desk position in the old IT thread in like 2010 and now look where he is. Never knew how to try to get into to until I saw the that thread and I finally decided this year to get into IT
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Does the new CCNA have practicals or is it all questions
Old Man Cain
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All questions no labs so that answer sheet is the actual test AND you can take the test from home
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Im glad my journey inspired you big homie...keep pushing
Big Lurko
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Bet bet
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Real shit, yall should really focus on development or automation testing.
Wont need any degree or cert.
Im self taught. Over 6 figures for over 5 years now and only got a fake ass cert for the first time bout a year ago. Didnt even put the cert on my resume. And I dont have a degree either.
I keep telling everyone who is willing to listen that manual Software Testing is a life hack. Easiest shit ever. Can train a monkey to do it and get a 75k to 85k job.
And if you can get some skills and learn how to automate, easily over 100k.
Wont need any degree or cert.
Im self taught. Over 6 figures for over 5 years now and only got a fake ass cert for the first time bout a year ago. Didnt even put the cert on my resume. And I dont have a degree either.
I keep telling everyone who is willing to listen that manual Software Testing is a life hack. Easiest shit ever. Can train a monkey to do it and get a 75k to 85k job.
And if you can get some skills and learn how to automate, easily over 100k.