Getting an Undergrad IT Certificate from an Online College

[Peatree]

Get what ever basic degree you can that will get you a job in the type of company you want a career.

I know several people that have a four year degree, hell some even have a MBA, that cannot find a job. They spent to much time getting their degree and not focusing on working your way up in a company.

Get a degree, hell even a cert if it gets you the job, then prove yourself by working hard, using off hours to further your education and work your way up.

[Swish]

Originally Posted by Peatree [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

using off hours to further your education and work your way up.

Great advice, wish I'd done it that way.

[Peatree]

Originally Posted by Swish [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Great advice, wish I'd done it that way.

Agreed! I started with a 2 yr degree from ITT which landed me my first real "job" in Austin (company known as National Instruments).

Now 20 years later I have earned/maintain several more certs, my bachelors, and thinking about earning my MBA as well. Still working in same field, but much higher up and even better compensation.

[EchoedTruth]

Originally Posted by Peatree [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Get what ever basic degree you can that will get you a job in the type of company you want a career.

I know several people that have a four year degree, hell some even have a MBA, that cannot find a job. They spent to much time getting their degree and not focusing on working your way up in a company.

Get a degree, hell even a cert if it gets you the job, then prove yourself by working hard, using off hours to further your education and work your way up.

Thanks for the advice! As stated in the OP, I already have a 4 year bachelor's degree from UGA. I'm just looking to put some education on my resume that is computer-affiliated, to back up my work experience. (I'm a sociology major that was planning on law school but fuck that, my roommate was doing law and it was [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] ). I was mainly wondering what people think about the for-profit, online schools like Ashworth, ITT, etc.. I see some saying its a waste of money, and some saying it helps. If it matters, this isn't for a degree, just taking 5 classes which in turn give me a "Computer Information Management undergraduate certificate".