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Tech certs vs degree?

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  • 24-11-2012 9:29pm
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    Iopu
    Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭


    I am thinking about doing a computer science degree and I was just wondering if it is a waste of time? Can I get a good job just by self studying CCNA etc, doing an internship and working my way up? Or will the CS degree really make a big difference in the long run?


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    LoGiE
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 2,968 Mod ✭✭✭✭LoGiE


    A degree will open doors for you and many employers in the technology industry will have it as a minimum requirement. My 2c


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    druidhill
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭druidhill


    I'd echo what LoGiE said, make sure you check out the CS degree and what exactly it covers.


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    Cuddlesworth
    Registered Users Posts: 13,983 ✭✭✭✭Cuddlesworth


    You hit a artificial ceiling quite quickly without one. I'm now looking at doing a distance degree to advance to better roles.


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    donaghs
    Registered Users Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭donaghs


    LoGiE wrote: »
    A degree will open doors for you and many employers in the technology industry will have it as a minimum requirement. My 2c

    Agree with all of the above. Plus, a degree lasts forever. And even if your certs don't actually expire - MCSE Windows 2000 doesn't sound so hot now?


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    Iopu
    Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Iopu


    Ive decided that im going to get the degree.


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    PatrickMc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭PatrickMc


    Iopu good choice in IT ya have to have as many bullets in your gun as possible.
    Certs --> Degree --> Experience not in any order.


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    andypandy1
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭andypandy1


    Im new to the IT field and am trying to retrain after 15 years in Engineering, I have been picking up certs like the A+, CCent etc and just landed a Tech support job in a good company. I have an engineering degree but would like to get a Computer Science one under my belt as well since IT is my new chosen career direction. Initially my hours will be a bit unsociable 12-8pm so an evening course would be out of the question, is there any Degree courses you can do through distance learning?


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    Iopu
    Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Iopu


    Yes, Dcu have a few distance learning degrees. Here is a link:
    http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/degrees.php?prog_type=under&faculty=9300

    Also, you can try the open university:
    http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/qualification/computing-and-it/index.htm


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