what is better being

A+ certified, Net + certified, MSCE MSA certified, and cisco certified, ect..,

or having a masters in what ever computer science, networking, ect..,e

Have no clue. I decided that I didn't want to get into computers after my first coding class!

i hope you like binary my friend

? ok anyway anybody else who is into computers. I figure someone has to be the subject of this place is computers and technology.

A certified if I understood it right when I went to try going for networking a year or so ago, is basically shorter then a having a degree, a degree takes a bit longer.

Hope that helps you out.

but a certification is more specified so if I have 4-5 different certifications is that equal to a degree?

I don't believe it is equal to a degree if you have 4 or 5 different ones but I could be wrong on that one, you could always ask a computer college or any college your looking to go to as far as that question goes.

No they will tell me want I want to hear as far as salesman ship goes the colleges that offer degrees will tell me no certificates aren't that great, and schools that have certificate programs tell me they are just as good, but I really don't see the difference but I keep looking thanks for the advice.

Your welcome,
Either one is really as good as the other but it just depends on how far up the ladder your looking to go as far as computers and different programs goes, it could take you years if your looking for different degrees and all.

You may if you have enough money try computertraining.com and see if there is a school near you. You can get certificated in six months or so from what there t.v ad's say and all.

Good luck .

i did 2 years of college for computer tech so i guess i'm not to bad working on them lol

^^^^^^ That would depend on the college or school you went to, every school / college is different as far as how long it takes a person to finish etc, as well as it depends on the person too.

Hi

I'd advise that you go for both if you can. Both can complement each other. I can tell you that from experience. You can get college credits
for some certifications, if the certification track covers your college curriculum. Having an A+, CCNA or Security + can get you a waiver in some schools. If the Certification is a high end cert. like the CCNP, CISSP or a PMP, then the bigger the waiver. Some Cert. organisations also give waivers for college degrees earned. So you can understand what i'm saying. In the long run, resources would have been saved.

I understand that one of the reasons why we all go for certs., and degrees is to earn a bigger pay check. Having both may tell an employer your different attributes.

In the case of the Cert., it shows maturity, enthusiasm about the field, quest for knowledge, focus and being able to do things and reason independently, settings goals and achieving them. You going for Certs. is not like being in college where you need to pass exams, summit term papers and are driven to do things. For certs., you have to drive yourself. If you are not enthusiastic about a field, or don't have the will-power to pursue it, then you don't do well. That is what i call the real-life exam. You have to exercise some maturity to pull through.

For college, it shows you can be taught, should the company want to train you to use your skills to operate in particular way to achieve some goals or train additional in a new field. Besides, you become a member of an educational institution through your certificate, and if it's a renowned school the better for you. In addition, you can get referrals from your lecturers who most times network with the corporate world.

All said, some companies give waivers for years of experience for a job if they see all your accomplishment. I would advise that you go for both if you can. The advantages far surpasses what you may expect.

IMO they are basically the same. It just depends on the employer, whether or not if they want to take your credentials seriously. It looks better to most prestigious companies if you have an actual degree.

My ex bf works as a programmer. He never got past basic classes at college and he makes 77k a year. No degree, no certifications....

He's 27.

I failed my msce

took it twice

your ex is an exception

However, nowadays that the job market is tight, he'll do more to keep his job.

Get the degree, then get the cert.

A lot of places will not even look at you if you are certified, unless you have an AAS, BA or BS to back it up.

Definitely get A+ Certified, it is required for some jobs.

A degree means you had to pass a certain standard in college, not just a certification test. You receive grades in college. College classes teach English and Communication skills, and any more, you have to have Business and Economics and some Accounting. (For the good jobs) This means you will get the job over a guy with an MCSA. EVery MCSA I have ever met lied about having that cert, because they failed the test so many times. If you meet one, ask him to show you his actual cert. Sorry to be cynical, but I have been lied to a bunch about this one.

Go to a real school, get a real degree.

The difference is that anyone can get a cert by working through some study guide. A college degree takes dedication and commitment. Many employers do not care what the degree is in if you have the skills - they just like knowing you can commit and follow through. that is far more important.

I am currently going to ITT Tech here in Texas, to get my Bachelors Degree in Information Security, currently have have an Associates Degree in Computer Electronics. Having a Degree helps, because a lot of jobs require you have a Degree in something