Time for studies.... again

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TeRRoRByteZ2007

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Hi everyone,

Hope everyone is having great holiday while I'm still at work. :D

Ok, so I'm planning to start some studies again next year. The past two years I've been working as IT Support and getting a little bit tired now. Need something new to do.

I can't seem to make up my mind what to do, but I want to do something that'll benefit me in the long run.

I currently have A+ and N+, what would be the next step? MCITP or Cisco or something else? Which certifications would mean the most in SA?

Would be great to work on network equipment or servers and do away with most of the end-user support.

Any suggestions would really be appreciated.
 
I'll do both if I were you. Although, Cisco will count more for you towards a job. Just remember, that Cisco certificate is only valid for 3 years.
After that, get yourself a ITIL cert. Also very handy.
 
Have you considered a degree? It could come in handy when you want to move into management one day, if that is the path you want to follow.
 
Thanks for the replies :D

@beans100 : Thats pretty crappy that the Cisco certificate is only valid for 3 years, but I suppose thats their way of keeping you in the loop for new developments. I might consider doing the ITIL thing, it looks like it's pretty important. Our helpdesk software is based on ITIL as far as I know.

@Nefertiti : Which degree would you recommend? Would see myself move into management in quite a few years from now. I did study at CTI, did a software development course in the 1st year, pretty much self-study. I did the 2nd year Project Management (BTEC HND Information Technology), then started the 3rd year for the degree (Bachelor of Science Computer Systems), but dropped out because the lecturers were extremely K@K! Would I be able to study towards a degree on a part-time bases? A+ and N+ was self study.
 
Where do you live? If you are not close to a major center you can always look at Unisa, though it would be better to do something through one of the major universities. Depending on the course it can also be heavily code oriented, so you'll have to have a look what is available.
 
Nefertiti said:
Where do you live? If you are not close to a major center you can always look at Unisa, though it would be better to do something through one of the major universities. Depending on the course it can also be heavily code oriented, so you'll have to have a look what is available.
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I'm live in East London... not sure if there are any Universities here that have IT Courses or at least not that I know of, that's why I studied at CTI.

Don't really mind coding, was a Junior Programmer in my first job (altought it was a crappy, PROGRESS, language).

Only University here is Fort Hare. Also have a Unisa campus.
 
TeRRoRByteZ2007 said:
I'm live in East London... not sure if there are any Universities here that have IT Courses or at least not that I know of, that's why I studied at CTI.

Don't really mind coding, was a Junior Programmer in my first job (altought it was a crappy, PROGRESS, language).

Only University here is Fort Hare. Also have a Unisa campus.
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Look into what Unisa has. No matter where you are, you will be able to continue with your studies.
 
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I'm a current UNISA BSc Informatics student and would say if your in the industry then UNISA is a great option. It will take you 5-6yrs to complete your degree if your working full time. You can opt between a Computer Science BSc if you want to pursue development, else the BSc Informatics has a heavy business/management side if that is your field of interest.
 
Thanks for all the replies!

After a long search, I found some info on the Fort Hare website. Is the BCom in Information Systems any good? Here is a link to what the course actually covers : http://www.ufh.ac.za/departments/is/Files/newbcomIS.pdf

Also see they have a Cisco Academy, is this also any good? http://www.ufh.ac.za/departments/is/CISCO.php

I had a look at the Unisa BSc qualifications, but seems like all of them are more software orientated. I don't mind a little bit of programming, but to do programming throughout the whole programme wouldn't benefit me that much I think, because I'd rather be doing the hardware side of things. Is it possible to get a BSc in something that would be more for the hardware side?

Really appreciate all the help!
 
Hardware would be Electric Engineering
 
Ah thanks :D Don't know too much about it - I'm also in the Informatics side.
 
Well there's also WSU, Walter Sisulu University here.
 
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