Computer Certifications

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Computer Certifications
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Choosing a Certification- Considerations

• Short term goals
• Long term career path/goals
• What is your background experience and/or
  knowledge presently
• What expenses will be involved in getting ready
  to take and to take the certification exams

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Choosing a Certification- Considerations

• What amount of time is required to get ready to
  take the certification exams?
• What types of certifications are needed by the
  jobs in your area? You will need to examine job
  projections and listings.

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Choosing a Certification- Considerations

• Before making a decision, talk to people in the
  industry
• Consider complementary combinations of
  certifications to meet your goals.

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Researching requirements in your area

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Certification Study Programs

• Self-Study
• On-Line courses
• Instructor led training (boot camps)
• Using web resources

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Discussion Topics

• Do you need a college degree to be a computer
  programmer?
• Do you need a college degree to be a webmaster?
• Do you need a college degree to be a software
  engineer?
• Is it better to combine a college degree with
  certifications?

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Certifications

• We will now spend some time looking at specific
  figures in the text that further describe
  different types of certifications.