SAS 002 – Let’s Talk Training

Today’s episode is all about the training options available for IT professionals today. You can send feedback and ideas for future episodes to [email protected] Today’s Show – Let’s Talk Training College If you can afford it, loans not recommended If you like structure If you want to work in management or for a large company AS, AAS, Bachelors, Masters, PHD Classes & Certifications More affordable More specialized Continually updated & changing Well regarded and understood Sometimes required CompTIA: A+, Network+, Security+ https://certification.comptia.org/ Cisco: CCNA https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications.html Microsoft: MTA, MCSA, MCSE https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/browse-all-certifications.aspx Vmware: VCA-DCV, VCP-DCV https://mylearn.vmware.com/portals/certification/ Citrix: CCA-V, CCP-V, CCE-V http://training.citrix.com/cms/education/certification/ Video Training YouTube.com Lynda.com CBTNuggets.com ITPro.tv Work Experience Pays the bills Takes a while Internship Part time Independent Study Must be disciplined Typically will not help you get a job unless paired with certifications or a degree Mentoring Everyone can benefit We all have someone less and more experienced than us Shows you are serious Can help get you opportunities Why you need a home lab Hands on with hardware Experience with various software Improve your troubleshooting skills Building confidence Staying Current Podcasts Blogs User Groups Conferences Final Thoughts The IT field has amazing opportunities You can get as much out as you are willing to put in We are answer finders, we don’t need to know everything