Certifications

[Ruger22C]

I'm studying for my CompTIAs A+, Net+, and hopefully Security right now to make sure I meet the Dec 31 deadline.

I have three questions.

First, are there any other lifetime certifications that I should get?

Second, what other certs, that are not life time, would be very beneficial?

Third, what skill sets would be especially helpful?

I don't have a specific specialty in mind at the moment. I can say it definitely won't be programming, at least as a career.. 😉 It'll be on the lines of networking, hardware, server, security, general repair, or forensics. Something of that nature, at least - and as far as my knowledge goes thus far.

I'm not going to do college.
Thanks.

 

[alkemyst]

You will need to narrow down your 'career' path.

If you are going certifications, you will specialize nearly right away.

 

[Maverick6969]

I'm studying for my CompTIAs A+, Net+, and hopefully Security right now to make sure I meet the Dec 31 deadline.

I have three questions.

First, are there any other lifetime certifications that I should get?

Second, what other certs, that are not life time, would be very beneficial?

Third, what skill sets would be especially helpful?

I don't have a specific specialty in mind at the moment. I can say it definitely won't be programming, at least as a career.. 😉 It'll be on the lines of networking, hardware, server, security, general repair, or forensics. Something of that nature, at least - and as far as my knowledge goes thus far.

I'm not going to do college.
Thanks.

There is no such thing as a lifetime certification that will serve as a "end all and be all". What you learn today may be obsolete some 5-10 yrs down the road. Technology keeps changing at a rapid pace and has done so ever since computers have been in existence.

Certifications are nice to have - and if you have the money & time to pursue them - go for it. But don't expect employers to come chasing after you just because you have x, y, z certifications. And don't expect to sit back on your laurels just because you've attained some high level of certification. Learning is a lifetime process and especially with computers, new technologies come out regularly.

Depending on the type of job you're going after, they serve as a point of credibility to prospective employers.

Rather than chasing after certifications and worrying about which ones to get, focus on getting a job that fits your skills. Experience speaks volumes in the IT industry.