Those with IT degrees

[infamous84]

Wasup,

Jus wondering those with IT degrees how many have certifications? and in what?

thanks

[IrfanL]

I have BCS degree. I am also CCNA, CCDA, CWNA, and MCP (currently going for MCSA Messaging & Security) certificated. End goal is achieve CCIE:Routing&Switching and/or CCIE:ServiceProvider certification.

When I was completing my BCS I lost interest in it as I was also working in IT and realised that other than theory its not contributing much with my IT skills. Therefore, soon after completing my Bachelors I went for certifications instead of pursuing Masters.

[infamous84]

I have BCS degree. I am also CCNA, CCDA, CWNA, and MCP (currently going for MCSA Messaging & Security) certificated. End goal is achieve CCIE:Routing&Switching and/or CCIE:ServiceProvider certification.

When I was completing my BCS I lost interest in it as I was also working in IT and realised that other than theory its not contributing much with my IT skills. Therefore, soon after completing my Bachelors I went for certifications instead of pursuing Masters.

How long did it take you to do all those certs?

[musicman]

I have a BS in Info. Tech and a MS in Info. Systems. I have no certs other than the A+ which is probably expired by now. At the job I had before grad school I did everything from typical helpdesk to sysadmin stuff. Now I do web and database development plus I teach college courses. I like it a lot better.

[acnpt]

I'm planning to get A+, N+ and MCDST(or whatever the latest version is).

I think its best to just do the basics, so you don't look overcertified as 'real world' experience is the most important thing to have.

I was doing a BSc Comp Sci, before I decided to quit. Although I will be going back to university sometime in the next couple years.

[Shyatic]

I am a systems engineer, and have no certs currently.

Here's the logic I use in interviews, if you care -- that a person can study really hard and get the cert, but never have used a computer in their entire lives.

[revvo]

I have a technical degree in computer science and I'm majoring in Management Information Systems.

As of now I have about 4 years of experience in SQL Server. If I have to (because of company policy, trends, etc.), I'll go ahead and become a certified DBA. That will at least complement the experience I'm gaining now.

Edited November 24, 2009 by revvo

[pyehac]

I have an associates in Network Systems Admininistration, and have no certification. Basically I tell the hiring person experience IMO is better than a certification (like Hercules above said)

[garethevans1986]

I am a systems engineer, and have no certs currently.

Here's the logic I use in interviews, if you care -- that a person can study really hard and get the cert, but never have used a computer in their entire lives.

Well said.

I have a BSc (Hons) in Computer Networks but am now a Software Developer......

[+Nik Louch Subscriber²]

B/Sc (Hons) Multimedia Computing - basically a degree that comprised of networking, programming, etc - but also a few more "design" related techs (animation, sound manipulation, etc)

[IrfanL]

How long did it take you to do all those certs?

Around 2 years, self-study. I have my own hardware/mini-lab at home which I use. BTW, during this time I was also working full-time.

I am a systems engineer, and have no certs currently.

Here's the logic I use in interviews, if you care -- that a person can study really hard and get the cert, but never have used a computer in their entire lives.

True indeed.

But now a days one needs to have degrees or certifications to climb the career ladder/pay grade.

[chrismaddern]

BSc in Computer Science.

I'm now working as an Application Consultant :D

[_neutrino Veteran]

Degrees:

Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering (specializing in robotics), associates degree in Network Securities.

Certs:

CCNA

A+

Microsoft Certified Parter (not really a certificate though.)