I was going to bump my original thread but caved and started a whole new one.
I’m stressing about a career change, and desperately need input from the Teeming Millions.
I went to an info seminar for a local private computer training center (The Computer Lab in Morrisville, NC in case anyone is curious). They have a track that will get me A+ and CNE-5 certifications in about 9 months ( I may also get CCNA cert after that). I’m worried that it won’t be anything more than a “paper certification”, and I’ll find I’ll have spent 9 mos and $7,000 with no realistic job prospects. It’s not a Community College or Voc/Tech school. I already have a BS in an unrelated field (nursing - ugh) and doubt I want to go back for another degree (unless I have to) so the “transfer credits” thing isn’t an issue. They do have a good passing rate on the cert exams (96%), a lot of “testimonials” from satisfied students (but Penthouse also had a lot of letters lucky fellas ), and they’ve been around for 10-12 years.
Does anyone have any experience/advise/input in this sort of thing? Does this sound like a waste of time, and I should just wait an eternal year until I can start in the local Community College’s certification program or AD program?
Any insight anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. As I said, I’m stressed over this decision. Pardon me while I puke.
Thanks,
Shaky Jake