# best way to update technology credentials

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [October 4, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-update-technology-credentials/822434 "2018-10-04T16:58:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 4, 2018, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-update-technology-credentials/822434/1 "2018-10-04T16:58:20Z")

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Got an associates in info tech in 2010 (with MCSA, A+ certs) . Unfortunately, a year or so later I ended up taking a non-tech job.

I’d like to switch back to a tech career now, but my credentials and limited experience are ridiculously outdated (windows xp, server 2003). My non-tech experience is nothing spectacular (warehouse work), but consistent.

What’s the fastest/easiest way to update my tech credentials to show I know current technology? My job does include tuition assistance, but only for select 2-year degree programs (there are some relevant options for tech).

Alternatively, if anybody knows a better place to ask/search for this question, I’d love to hear about that, too. ( my Linkedin network has languished the past few years, so I don’t really have any contacts outside of my current job).

Oh, should add I’m looking at the user support, systems admin side, rather than programming/development.