Posted November 13, 200717 yr I am looking at taking some Networking courses, nothing huge, maybe just for an Entry Level position. Thinking about the Community College where I took a couple automotive courses. But I can't help think about schools like DeVry, technical schools, as a possiblity...But I remember hearing some bad things about these schools(ripoff?), I seem to hear this about a lot of technical schools. Anyone have experience with DeVry or the like? Anyone have any recommendations? Please note that a 4 year university is financially impossible for me right now.Thanks for any help...
November 13, 200717 yr community college is a great way to start off if you're looking to save money and transfer to a 4 year college after 2 years, or if you just want to take some classes towards a line of work. i haven't heard much about technical schools.
November 13, 200717 yr Steer clear of DeVry. What you hear (for the most part) is almost always true about it. I had a teacher in one of my community college classes who taught at DeVry as well and even HE did not feel as though the cost-to-education was close to even.
November 13, 200717 yr DeVry is very expensive. I have a fellow coworker who is taking tech courses online with them and he is paying out way too much in my opinion. He is still active duty and that pays the lions share of the tuition but he has to supplement that with his GI bill which means its more than it should be. I would recommend a community college. Then transfer if you still want to do the University gig. Are you looking for a Job in the networking field?
November 13, 200717 yr Author DeVry is very expensive. I have a fellow coworker who is taking tech courses online with them and he is paying out way too much in my opinion. He is still active duty and that pays the lions share of the tuition but he has to supplement that with his GI bill which means its more than it should be. I would recommend a community college. Then transfer if you still want to do the University gig. Are you looking for a Job in the networking field? Networking...possibly IT. My Comm. College as an interesting looking Computer repair course....but I think I would like the Networking end more, and thats what I am trying to do find a Career I enjoy. Plus I think going back to school would be fun, except for the first couple of weeks when I have to relearn the stuff I have forgoten since Highschool...
November 13, 200717 yr Let us know how that goes. I'm transitioning out of the mil and working for Nerds On site. Can't wait till I can do it full time.
November 14, 200717 yr Do repair and basic networking, office techs do both these days so the admins can sit in the server room and eat (like my boss). I'm starting to learn the server side of things now, this is when it gets interesting.
November 14, 200717 yr I'm taking the CCNA courses at a community college right now and I'm getting my money's worth. Most of the stuff there, as far as general studies go, is a breeze, but the CCNA courses are challenging. After two years, I'm planning to have two certifications and a degree before even going into a four year college. It's worth it.
November 14, 200717 yr CCNA = Cisco Certified Network Associate You learn how to configure and troubleshoot network components (routers, switches, etc..) along with some basic software configuration, it's mostly used for small to medium sized networks. I've heard the courses are pretty hard but it's worth it. Cisco is huge these days, they're the reason we have broadband more or less. It's a great certification to get, great money and jobs are easy to come by.
November 14, 200717 yr I do my cisco at school as well. Passing the tests is a breeze (online answers and exame solutions) but the course is really worth it. And its one hell of a degree to have
November 14, 200717 yr Author I vote you go to Cosmetology School and start wearing pastel cardigans. Why? So you won't feel so wrong hte next morning?
November 15, 200717 yr ya a CCNA is a pretty good cert to have (i have one) just avoid getting an associates degree in computer science (or similar) the market is flooded with these and a lot end up at places like bestbuy doing computer repair
November 15, 200717 yr What up Trav. Community colleges are a great wat to get an associates degree. The class are inexpensive (compared to state schools), you can take classes at night (to allow you to work and go to school) , Smaller class sizes, and the credits will most likely transfer from the community college to a four year university. As far as the tech. schools, I dont really have any knowledge on those. If you want to work with your hands, i think the tech schools can give you very good training. I suggest going to community college my friend.
November 15, 200717 yr Author I am gonna try community College...Right now I am in the proccess of filling out a Financial Aid request just to see if there is any out there. Hopefully I can get going for Spring 2008, but I also need to find out if what I want is available as part time since I will be working fulltime.
November 15, 200717 yr its more than worth it.. only peice of advice i can give is to CHOOSE A COURSE that is something you ARE INTERESTED IN, otherwise it will be 200 times harder to make it thru it
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