Which course?

Troxck

Okay, I may only be in TY so it's a little early to be thinking about college but I may as well ask. What type of course would be best for me. Regards to what I'd like to do in the future is more than likely software development/programming, the one downside to this as a job is almost always at a desk.
I'm also into hardware of computers(being 16 it's hard to do this, old laptops must suffice for now). The problem is, with this role I don't see as many opportunities with a job in the future. I know I'm watering this down a lot as I know there are many different sectors of IT. What I want to know is that are there any IT jobs where you do both programming/software development but also work with actual hardware?
Which courses in college would be best?I feel like I'm not giving much information and if you need to know more, just ask!

DarkDusk

Troxck wrote: »

Okay, I may only be in TY so it's a little early to be thinking about college but I may as well ask. What type of course would be best for me. Regards to what I'd like to do in the future is more than likely software development/programming, the one downside to this as a job is almost always at a desk.
I'm also into hardware of computers(being 16 it's hard to do this, old laptops must suffice for now). The problem is, with this role I don't see as many opportunities with a job in the future. I know I'm watering this down a lot as I know there are many different sectors of IT. What I want to know is that are there any IT jobs where you do both programming/software development but also work with actual hardware?
Which courses in college would be best?I feel like I'm not giving much information and if you need to know more, just ask!

(I'm very tired you this post won't be very long:o)
TY is definitely not too early to be thinking about your future, you'll soon have to pick your LC subjects, which are very important when applying to the CAO.

If you are into hardware and software, then I think a Computer Engineering course would suit you. It covers both subjects, but it wouldn't include repair of computers/replacing parts etc. You would learn how the computer parts work and why, and learn how to program them to do different things. This course in UL would be of some help, but it is no longer in operation. The course has been merged into this one which will have more info.

-James

Cork24

You want to get into the IT sector, even tho you are still in TY why not Start Learning now ?

I would do the Following in Order

CompTIA A+ -> CompTIA Network + -> CompTIA Server +

Those 3 course will be more then enough to get your started in IT..

Then you can also move into the LCPI -101 Linux Admin,

The time you start College you will know more then half the 3 years..

in College you will more or less learn the following programs Visual Basic, C++, Java, C (HASH), SQL... once you know the way programming is done PERL or python will come to you in no time you will learn either one Server-Side language mainly PHP

you will Start Learning Networking this is where the Comptia Network + will come in hand,

you will learn Linux if you do System Admin, and if you have LCPI 101 done its just a matter of touching up on your Linux. and Server + will come in handy in this Class as-well for Group polices

Troxck

Guys, you've been both more than helpful! I'll definitely look into those courses!
Thanks a million!

chin_grin

Cork24 wrote: »

C (HASH)

Great post! Very informative and I'll be passing this same advice to my lil bro.

Just want to add that it's called "C sharp".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_Sharp_(programming_language)

Cork24

I was using a mac and can't figure out where the # is on the layout so I just used c(hash)

Cork24

one last thing,,

CBT Nuggets & Train Signal for your Computer Training Videos,

They will help you with your A+ NET+ SERVER + LINUX +

You could easily self study at home with their training videos,

BigGrayKettle

Some great advice there. Currently working in IT (Infrastructure) myself, I feel that specializing, or identifying what area you would like to specialise in down the line, is a good idea. You need to be out there or at least working on some stuff yourself to decide what areas you are interested in, but keep an open mind to all areas.

Virtualization; architecture, maintenance and support of virtual environments would be one such area which is going to continue expanding, and job opportunities along with it.

The likes of this however is something which you can't really work on developing now, but it's something to keep in mind from a college courses perspective.

Cork24

BigGrayKettle wrote: »

Some great advice there. Currently working in IT (Infrastructure) myself, I feel that specializing, or identifying what area you would like to specialise in down the line, is a good idea. You need to be out there or at least working on some stuff yourself to decide what areas you are interested in, but keep an open mind to all areas.

Virtualization; architecture, maintenance and support of virtual environments would be one such area which is going to continue expanding, and job opportunities along with it.

The likes of this however is something which you can't really work on developing now, but it's something to keep in mind from a college courses perspective.

Cloud Networking along with VCP courses (VmWare Certs) would be great along with your Computer Sci Degree