Are those 8 week networking classes a waste of time?

[tec699]

A coworker that I know is taking networking classes. I believe a class will cost you $600.00 They train you for a couple of moths and then you take this long test. You get your score back that day. It's probably one of those scantron test.

Well is he wasting his time with these classes? If he goes in for a job interview and the employer has applicants that actually have bachelor degrees, isn't his application going to be pushed to the bottom of the pile? To me the classes he is taking is comparable to classes you would take at the CHUBB institute of technology.

He showed me what he was learning. Linux and MS something. Sorry I'm not on par with most people here when it comes to technology. I'm capable with technology as I have built my own computers but that's about it.

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: tec699
A coworker that I know is taking networking classes. I believe a class will cost you $600.00 They train you for a couple of moths and then you take this long test. You get your score back that day. It's probably one of those scantron test.

Well is he wasting his time with these classes? If he goes in for a job interview and the employer has applicants that actually have bachelor degrees, isn't his application going to be pushed to the bottom of the pile? To me the classes he is taking is comparable to classes you would take at the CHUBB institute of technology.

He showed me what he was learning. Linux and MS something. Sorry I'm not on par with most people here when it comes to technology. I'm capable with technology as I have built my own computers but that's about it.

Your friend is probably taking this class predominantly to get some sort of certification. If this will be his only networking experience, then he is probably wasting his time and money. He may be able to get a job from it, but I think that chances are very low.

 

[tec699]

Originally posted by: Garet Jax

Originally posted by: tec699
A coworker that I know is taking networking classes. I believe a class will cost you $600.00 They train you for a couple of moths and then you take this long test. You get your score back that day. It's probably one of those scantron test.

Well is he wasting his time with these classes? If he goes in for a job interview and the employer has applicants that actually have bachelor degrees, isn't his application going to be pushed to the bottom of the pile? To me the classes he is taking is comparable to classes you would take at the CHUBB institute of technology.

He showed me what he was learning. Linux and MS something. Sorry I'm not on par with most people here when it comes to technology. I'm capable with technology as I have built my own computers but that's about it.

Your friend is probably taking this class predominantly to get some sort of certification. If this will be his only networking experience, then he is probably wasting his time and money. He may be able to get a job from it, but I think that chances are very low.

Yes exactly. I believe he has a couple of classes to go before he gets his certification. With all the problems that I've read about college grads not being able to find work in the IT field I think his chances are slim to none. I'm not going to give my opinion on this subject because I don't want to hurt his feelings.

 

[tec699]

 

[tec699]

any1 else?

 

[sillymofo]

Not if you pay attention and are really having an interest in it. Most of the time, it's compressed so it's up to you to digest the torrent of information.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: tec699
any1 else?

I am taking a proper CCNA set of classes....two classes per semester for two semesters...


Half of the people in this REAL class all have their CCNA.....does that tell you something about those BS :computer" classes....


WIthout experience, his chances are far far worse....

 

[Cyberkiller6]

I wouldn't rely on the class to get a job with, but its a good learning experience.