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2-yr Tech Schools vs. 3-month Cert.

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by mishelart_68

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I am trying to decide whether I should invest in a 2-year technical school program for Network Administration or a 3-month certification course in Computer Support Specialist. I like the short amount of time in the 3-month course but I feel like I would get more out of a 2-year program. What do you suggest?

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by =t=

while i was takin my degree in IT ... it took bout 3 years to finish ...... wat i learn mostly theory and bit of practical stuff .... i think ill get more knowledge from working in real environtment, the problem was totally diff from "class theory" so wat best for you : decide whether you would like to get a "decent paper" or just a "paper" cause some big company always asking you to show "wat paper you have" + Experience

by cyborg

If you have pleanty of on-the-job experience then the 2yr. degree will just hold you back. On the other hand, If you don't have any experience, the 3 month certification course will probably be the wrong route to go. The market is flooded with people that have certifications and no practical experience. With the job market the way it is now a mixture of schooling, certifications, and experience is ideal. So if the two year program is a degree program, I urge you to go that route and plann for your future instead of trying to take the 3 month short cut. Also, if it is a degree program, finish your two years and go for a bachelor. The more schooling you have the happier you will be in the end.

Good Luck!

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