I'm thinking of going back to school

Susie Hamilton · Postby **Susie Hamilton** » May 18th, 2009, 12:03 pm

I can retire from the PO in December of this year if I want. The retirement is not going to be enough to live on so I would have to have another job. I would prefer one that is more mentally demanding rather than physically. I had an appt today to get info about what I am considering. It is an IT school, 6 months long. It would require classes on Tue and Thur 6-10 pm. I would have to go for 3 saturdays of my choice from 9-1. I would become Micro$oft certified in MCTS, MCP and MCSA. The course costs $13,500 which includes tuition, textbooks, labs, manuals, software, tests, a computer voucher and career services assisting in resume. I would have to pay $3,500 up front with the rest due in payments starting next May of 2010. What do you think? The website is ComputerTraining.com. Okay geeks, is it worth it? Thanks.

beckrl · Postby **beckrl** » May 18th, 2009, 12:53 pm

I say, go for it; The cost is high....it maybe more cost effective one Certification at a time.

Do you know what are the prerequisites?

Susie Hamilton · Postby **Susie Hamilton** » May 18th, 2009, 1:04 pm

http://www.computertraining.com/networking2009.shtml

This is the website. It explains everything. I took a test online and passed it. I put my paperwork in today, just in case I decided this is what I wanted to do. If I want to pursue it and can afford it, I am already accepted.

beckrl · Postby **beckrl** » May 18th, 2009, 1:14 pm

I understand that they will help in getting a job in the IT field. Do you know what is at a high demand in your area?

I would like to get into the MCSA field

Susie Hamilton · Postby **Susie Hamilton** » May 18th, 2009, 1:20 pm

This is a big military area so there are government contracts going for bid all the time. They all need networks.

Full Quiver · Postby **Full Quiver** » May 18th, 2009, 2:21 pm

Sounds pricey!
My brother signed up for one of these type courses and the people left town with everyone's money.
You could take a semester or two at a real University for that kind of dough.

oletimer · Postby **oletimer** » May 18th, 2009, 5:29 pm

Rahab:

The course costs $13,500

I wish that you would think real hard on this. That is a lot of money and how long will it take you to pay it back? Will you be for sure to get a job in that area? If something happen will you get your money or at less some of it back? At what point will it equal out?

Are there any other schools available?

The reason that I bring this up is that I've seen cases where situation like this went sour. God be with you in what ever you do.

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » May 18th, 2009, 7:22 pm

Become an Apple Genius. You get to hang out in a cool retail store and play with recession proof iphones.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genius_Bar

Brandon Bowers · Postby **Brandon Bowers** » May 19th, 2009, 3:37 am

That price is better than some private college tuition for the same programs, but you can probably get the same education at your local community college. The IT field is in demand right now, so you won't need anyone's help finding a job.

BTW.. I work as an Academic Advisor.. I know my stuff.. (Yes, I am awesome!)

Paully_44 · Postby **Paully_44** » May 19th, 2009, 4:05 am

Brandon Bowers wrote:The IT field is in demand right now, so you won't need anyone's help finding a job.

Really? where at?

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » May 19th, 2009, 4:09 am

Paully_44 wrote:
Brandon Bowers wrote:The IT field is in demand right now, so you won't need anyone's help finding a job.

Really? where at?

ditto - system admins are a dime a dozen out here.

Paully_44 · Postby **Paully_44** » May 19th, 2009, 4:10 am

Rahab wrote:It is an IT school, 6 months long. It would require classes on Tue and Thur 6-10 pm. I would have to go for 3 saturdays of my choice from 9-1. I would become Micro$oft certified in MCTS, MCP and MCSA. The course costs $13,500 which includes tuition, textbooks, labs, manuals, software, tests, a computer voucher and career services assisting in resume. I would have to pay $3,500 up front with the rest due in payments starting next May of 2010. What do you think? The website is ComputerTraining.com. Okay geeks, is it worth it? Thanks.

I got my MCSE a few moons ago, and it was not near this cost, but then like everything else, price has gone up. when I go to a week long course now (company pays) it costs anywhere between $1500-$2000 per class.

The question I have is, how much computer experience do you have? if you have some knowledge and understanding you may consider purchasing a few practice exams and take the cert tests you know you can pass. If your skill set is minimal now, then the classes would definately help. Most, if not all MS classes, have lab time where you get hands-on time with the software. The scenario's in the lab may not be as complex as real life, but at least you are getting to some hands on learning.

Does the cost of the class cover the exams also? last cert I got, cost $150 just to take the exam.

Brandon Bowers · Postby **Brandon Bowers** » May 19th, 2009, 4:43 am

Paully_44 wrote:
Brandon Bowers wrote:The IT field is in demand right now, so you won't need anyone's help finding a job.

Really? where at?

All over Florida, and around the Washington DC area. Those are the only areas I've looked at, and both are great for IT right now.

beckrl · Postby **beckrl** » May 19th, 2009, 6:53 am

I have go for an interview for an IT job and the lady asked for my name. To find my resume, I look at her plie of resume's. I knew I wasn't getting the job :shock:

beckrl · Postby **beckrl** » May 19th, 2009, 7:00 am

RamboPreacher wrote:
Paully_44 wrote:
Brandon Bowers wrote:The IT field is in demand right now, so you won't need anyone's help finding a job.

Really? where at?
ditto - system admins are a dime a dozen out here.

Ditto, here too

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