UK here.
So I have worked in I.T. for most my time, Break / fix scenarios, installations for Banks, shops, epos, built my own pcs, gadgets, modifications, etc.
But I moved and jumped into a non skilled gig to pay rent and start a new. And now I can't get work it seems, I have no certifications, I was just able to get work before easily and now not so much.
So, I looked into Open University, college. And I am trying to work out where to get certifications that will help me not only get back into I.T. but maybe gain some knowledge.
I always see the offers of the course on Techspot and wondered if they truly give a certification that employers would be like, "ok he knows x y and z there". I just don't want to throw money away but CompTIA at college was 16 weeks and £1000 if I remember rightly. Firebrand offer some courses for £3000 - £10000 over a few days to 2 weeks. Not only does that seem crazy but I feel like 2 weeks later I get a great job and I would just stare at walls with no clue what to do. =)
So what have people used here to advance their knowledge and help get advancing within their I.T. career ?
Any help and ideas greatly appreciated, or maybe I should just turn to crime.... and be I money grabbing lawyer! =)
So I have worked in I.T. for most my time, Break / fix scenarios, installations for Banks, shops, epos, built my own pcs, gadgets, modifications, etc.
But I moved and jumped into a non skilled gig to pay rent and start a new. And now I can't get work it seems, I have no certifications, I was just able to get work before easily and now not so much.
So, I looked into Open University, college. And I am trying to work out where to get certifications that will help me not only get back into I.T. but maybe gain some knowledge.
I always see the offers of the course on Techspot and wondered if they truly give a certification that employers would be like, "ok he knows x y and z there". I just don't want to throw money away but CompTIA at college was 16 weeks and £1000 if I remember rightly. Firebrand offer some courses for £3000 - £10000 over a few days to 2 weeks. Not only does that seem crazy but I feel like 2 weeks later I get a great job and I would just stare at walls with no clue what to do. =)
So what have people used here to advance their knowledge and help get advancing within their I.T. career ?
Any help and ideas greatly appreciated, or maybe I should just turn to crime.... and be I money grabbing lawyer! =)
