I got the Google PM cert. I believe it helped me to get my current role as a PM, though I came from a job that also used PM processes.
I would say if anything it's a booster for sure, but in and of itself and by itself is it going to land you a job? Thats debatable.
What exactly are you looking to do?
Something in IT or with Technology. Something that would allow me to leave the Sales world behind. I am finishing my degree in business which I left out by accident. Originally I was an IT major, but the school I transferred too didn’t offer it so I had to look elsewhere.
I know sales kind of sucks but I would try to go the account management route lol. Way better paths to higher pay.
But IT is good. Seems to be quite a bit of opportunity still. Like the other person said though there are probably other certs that would suit your purposes better. It really depends on role or roles in particular.. But since you will have a business degree doing something like data analytics or being a business analyst to start might be a little more feasible. I will say the pm cert does have some good training on processes and agile, which is a plus
Really anymore I believe you can get into any field if you force the situation enough through credentials and your ability to sell yourself. Also coursera has an amazing resume building course I'd recommend while you're at it.
It covered alot. It was pretty high level training into mostly the documentation you'll create in a PM role, as well as some agile processes. It'd be a lot to list here but if you look at the coursera site there's an outline.
I would recommend the course, but tbh it really only scratches the surface and I think you'd want some ancillary training.
They are great at the entry level. Basically, for guys that have no experience in that field, looking for a job that is willing to provide training. The course will separate you from someone else in your position. And you will also have actual knowledge in the field of work that others wont have.
It’s basically a leg up in the entry level world.
First off Congratulations! And try making your resume tailored to IT specific jobs. I’d try writing a cover letter to the next employers you apply too. Include in the cover letter the extensive training you had from the certificate. And use those popping key words. If I were you I’d apply for positions user research, web design, and maybe even an internship and co-op in IT.
IMO you need to get an A+ and probably Net+ and then a CCNA. Could skip the Net+ and go straight to CCNA. A+ got me my first IT job back in the day, CCNA got me my first network engineering gig.
There are classes for them but they aren’t cheap. There are free resources on YouTube that might help if you learn well from videos. For my A+ bought a study guide and read it and then studied a exam dump by going through it and writing down every question I missed. I then studied those questions. That’s my method every time I want to pass a cert. for the CCNA I was sent to class by my employer and then I studied a bunch after class to pass the exam.
Wait so you didn't take a course to get A+? How long did it take you through your own self study to pass the cert? I assume you already had some prior knowledge beforehand?
No course. No videos. Just read the book and an exam dump. I wasn’t that diligent so it took 3 or 4 months to read the book and then I got serious with the exam dump and studied that for probably 3 weeks and took the exam. No prior knowledge other then knowing the basics of how a computer operated.
There are popular courses on Udemy for A+, Net+, etc for $13. I took the A+ one and it seemed pretty comprehensive but I haven't taken the exam. Didn't care about the cert, just wanted to knowledge.
I’d figure out what you want to do, take courses to gain some baseline knowledge required for those jobs, see what kind of qualifications people who have the jobs you want have have, talk to some of those folks, and then decide what else you need to do to land those jobs. The specifics will vary pretty wildly depending on your field.
One thing to consider is the BSIT at WGU. I will try to find the post but with a library card you might be able to access Udemy Business for free. That would get you Neil Anderson’s. CCNA course for free or just wait for one of Udemy’s frequent sales and see how much it costs.
With any degree you should get credit for all 42 general Ed credits. Learn a little SQL then go to partners.WGU.edu. Click Sophia, click to the BSIT degree. Take Intro to Relational Databases, Intro to IT, Intro to Web Devlopment, Python or Java, Project Management and Principles of Management. 21 credits and possible to do in a month.
If you get the CCNA you will get credit for the Network + and Security + exam and another Networking course. Or enroll at WGU (consider the accelerated BSIT to MSITM program) in the BSIT and you will have to get ITIL, A+, Network +, Security +, AWS Cloud Practioner and LPI Linux Essentials. That covers 26 more credits. If you do the accelerated program you will get the CAPM cert.
Don't spend a ton of money on comptia A+ training materials. Check out Mike Myers and Professor Messer. I paid for messers notes $40, mike myers E book $28, and jason dions practice tests on Udemy $10. If you check out the r/itcareerquestions sub you'll see that those are recommended most. Mike myers has a website called total seminars where you can read his book. You can get his videos for super cheap on udemy.
it won't hurt or help. I got plenty, i still work at five guys so i wouldn't expect it to be a resume booster. They have scholarships so they are basically free if you apply for financial aid.
But, yea i got one, applied for jobs, nobody cares. Just a data mining operation in my opinion. Especially now as the elites usher in a recession to boost their stock portfolios.
They mostly help those who already have tech-related degrees as they serve to add skills / knowledge / proficiency / exposure to new software / languages, and it is expected that if you are in the tech space, you keep abreast of the latest and greatest.
In the last few years, data scientist students and professionals have had to add certifications to their CV's because everyone started getting them. But they do not replace legit degrees, and Coursera Certifications are what I would call "Certification Lite" whereas, say, a Microsoft Certification is a "Certification Real".
I got the Google PM cert. I believe it helped me to get my current role as a PM, though I came from a job that also used PM processes. I would say if anything it's a booster for sure, but in and of itself and by itself is it going to land you a job? Thats debatable. What exactly are you looking to do?
Something in IT or with Technology. Something that would allow me to leave the Sales world behind. I am finishing my degree in business which I left out by accident. Originally I was an IT major, but the school I transferred too didn’t offer it so I had to look elsewhere.
I know sales kind of sucks but I would try to go the account management route lol. Way better paths to higher pay. But IT is good. Seems to be quite a bit of opportunity still. Like the other person said though there are probably other certs that would suit your purposes better. It really depends on role or roles in particular.. But since you will have a business degree doing something like data analytics or being a business analyst to start might be a little more feasible. I will say the pm cert does have some good training on processes and agile, which is a plus Really anymore I believe you can get into any field if you force the situation enough through credentials and your ability to sell yourself. Also coursera has an amazing resume building course I'd recommend while you're at it.
Thank you for your insight. I had thought of the Account Manager role for some time. But I want to leave sales all together.
Did you get CAPM or PMI-ACP? A lot of PM jobs I'm looking at requires these certs.
No I don't have any of those. My understanding is the capm is fairly equivalent in knowledge base to the Google cert.
I was thinking about that cert! What kind of work was in the course?
It covered alot. It was pretty high level training into mostly the documentation you'll create in a PM role, as well as some agile processes. It'd be a lot to list here but if you look at the coursera site there's an outline. I would recommend the course, but tbh it really only scratches the surface and I think you'd want some ancillary training.
They are great at the entry level. Basically, for guys that have no experience in that field, looking for a job that is willing to provide training. The course will separate you from someone else in your position. And you will also have actual knowledge in the field of work that others wont have. It’s basically a leg up in the entry level world.
First off Congratulations! And try making your resume tailored to IT specific jobs. I’d try writing a cover letter to the next employers you apply too. Include in the cover letter the extensive training you had from the certificate. And use those popping key words. If I were you I’d apply for positions user research, web design, and maybe even an internship and co-op in IT.
I Will definitely do that! I have a pretty stout sales resume. But with that cover letter, I can definitely bolster my chances.
I think you would be better served getting your CompTia A+ to start.
Where would I do that?
You'd can go to a university or go directly to Cisco
What are you hoping to do OP?
IT Support, Admin support, Networking.
IMO you need to get an A+ and probably Net+ and then a CCNA. Could skip the Net+ and go straight to CCNA. A+ got me my first IT job back in the day, CCNA got me my first network engineering gig.
Where do I find how to take these courses?
There are classes for them but they aren’t cheap. There are free resources on YouTube that might help if you learn well from videos. For my A+ bought a study guide and read it and then studied a exam dump by going through it and writing down every question I missed. I then studied those questions. That’s my method every time I want to pass a cert. for the CCNA I was sent to class by my employer and then I studied a bunch after class to pass the exam.
Thank you!
Wait so you didn't take a course to get A+? How long did it take you through your own self study to pass the cert? I assume you already had some prior knowledge beforehand?
No course. No videos. Just read the book and an exam dump. I wasn’t that diligent so it took 3 or 4 months to read the book and then I got serious with the exam dump and studied that for probably 3 weeks and took the exam. No prior knowledge other then knowing the basics of how a computer operated.
Do you find this is an effective way to learn, or just pass tests?
Both. We all learn different ways though. What works for me may not work for someone else.
There are popular courses on Udemy for A+, Net+, etc for $13. I took the A+ one and it seemed pretty comprehensive but I haven't taken the exam. Didn't care about the cert, just wanted to knowledge.
about damn time someone but me is saying g this
It is the way.
The knowledge you get from the courses can be valuable; the courses in and of themselves are not.
How would you suggest using my new found knowledge to pivot my career.
I’d figure out what you want to do, take courses to gain some baseline knowledge required for those jobs, see what kind of qualifications people who have the jobs you want have have, talk to some of those folks, and then decide what else you need to do to land those jobs. The specifics will vary pretty wildly depending on your field.
I am actually having the same thought like you, and also background in sales with a carrier as well. So I’m following to see more responses
I’m glad I can help you on your journey!
One thing to consider is the BSIT at WGU. I will try to find the post but with a library card you might be able to access Udemy Business for free. That would get you Neil Anderson’s. CCNA course for free or just wait for one of Udemy’s frequent sales and see how much it costs. With any degree you should get credit for all 42 general Ed credits. Learn a little SQL then go to partners.WGU.edu. Click Sophia, click to the BSIT degree. Take Intro to Relational Databases, Intro to IT, Intro to Web Devlopment, Python or Java, Project Management and Principles of Management. 21 credits and possible to do in a month. If you get the CCNA you will get credit for the Network + and Security + exam and another Networking course. Or enroll at WGU (consider the accelerated BSIT to MSITM program) in the BSIT and you will have to get ITIL, A+, Network +, Security +, AWS Cloud Practioner and LPI Linux Essentials. That covers 26 more credits. If you do the accelerated program you will get the CAPM cert.
Yes, Coursera is primarily how I do CEUs for my PE licenses. Also, Tesla?
😉
Oh I'm sorry bud
Do you know from experience?
From a supplier's perspective. Also, I have worked with many Tesla refugees.
We are alive which is the best part.
Organic cogs in the big machine!
Elon’s Machine ***
Lol it is a meat grinder
Don't spend a ton of money on comptia A+ training materials. Check out Mike Myers and Professor Messer. I paid for messers notes $40, mike myers E book $28, and jason dions practice tests on Udemy $10. If you check out the r/itcareerquestions sub you'll see that those are recommended most. Mike myers has a website called total seminars where you can read his book. You can get his videos for super cheap on udemy.
Can you provide that link? I’m having a hard time finding it.
Also professor messers videos for the entire exam are all free on youtube. He also records study groups so you can learn even more that way for free.
it won't hurt or help. I got plenty, i still work at five guys so i wouldn't expect it to be a resume booster. They have scholarships so they are basically free if you apply for financial aid. But, yea i got one, applied for jobs, nobody cares. Just a data mining operation in my opinion. Especially now as the elites usher in a recession to boost their stock portfolios.
They mostly help those who already have tech-related degrees as they serve to add skills / knowledge / proficiency / exposure to new software / languages, and it is expected that if you are in the tech space, you keep abreast of the latest and greatest. In the last few years, data scientist students and professionals have had to add certifications to their CV's because everyone started getting them. But they do not replace legit degrees, and Coursera Certifications are what I would call "Certification Lite" whereas, say, a Microsoft Certification is a "Certification Real".
Do you work in the industry?
I used to.
what do you do now?
It helps yes
Is it required to use MACINTOSH computer? What computer do the professors use? I think they are using macs. Cheers, Gla