WGU: Which IT Degree Has the Best Certs? | DETAILED EXPLANATION!
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- In this video I cover which IT Degree at WGU has the best certifications included in it. I use Indeed and LinkedIn to measure the job count for each cert within each degree and draw some conclusions. Must watch!
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Spreadsheet explanation
3:20 Which Degree has the best certs
4:00 Why CCNA is (probably) the best cert
4:20 The two ways certs can benefit you
6:40 Interesting trend I noticed (difficulty vs usefulness)
8:10 Computer Science and Software Dev
9:10 Outro
A really cool conclusion will be drawn from this at the end, i'll try to make it short
Explain spreadsheet
Didn't include ITIL because it's bad and spread everywhere, skewing results
Talk about CompTIA Stackables
Talk about HR vs Skill
CISSP vs PNPT (Practical Network Penetration Tester)
CCNA on LinkedIn returned a fuck ton of results
Emphasize, BEST CERTS, not best degree
WGU: Which IT Degree Has the Best Certs? | DETAILED EXPLANATION!
Which WGU IT Degree Has the Best Certifications?
Which WGU IT Degree Has the Best Certs?
A+
Network+
Security+
Project+
Secure Infrastructure Specialist
IT Operations Specialist
CCNA
Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner
Amazon AWS SysOps Administration-Associate
LPI Linux Essentials
A+
Network+
Security+
Project+
Cloud+
Secure Infrastructure Specialist
IT Operations Specialist
Cloud Admin Professional
Secure Cloud Professional
Amazon AWS Cloud Practitioner
Amazon AWS SysOps Administration-Associate
LPI Linux Essentials
WGU Degrees
Computer Science
Software Development
Net Ops Sec
Cybersecurity & IA
Cloud Computing
IT General
Data Analytics
Health Info Management
IT Management
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Josh dude you are amazing! My step dad is a Security Admin in the air force and he talked with me a bit about going to WGU after I've worked in Sec ops the last few years as a basic operator. I wanted to increase my education and salary and reached out for help
Your videos are easy to digest and very informative! You've nearly single handedly talked me into going to school and chasing my dreams... Keep it up! Thanks man
This is awesome, thank you for doing this. You showed us where the cert demand is with this video, now I have to align my interest with the demand, hopefully I'm aiming at the right grid.
Np! Of course if CCNA (or whatever other cert) is really boring/uninteresting, you dont _need_ to get it haha, just throwing it out there. :p
Thank you so much I was trying to figure out which direction to go in. This video helped out a lot !
I really appreciate your videos, Josh. I’m starting WGU in January for cloud computing. Really excited to get started!
Awesome! Best of luck! Glad the videos have been useful 😩👏. CC program looking pretty fun tbh
How's it going
Your amazing bro you have no idea how much your videos has helped me 😮
Hi Josh once again great video and this is a great source to help people that are getting started in cybe career. Looking for more awesome videos!
Hey Sunny, thanks a lot!! I'll try to increase the video quality a bit here in December. I've been trying to crank out a video a day for a kind of "60-day challenge" just to see what happens. Hopefully I can do better come Dec :p
Thank you for this video. This was extremely enlightening and definitely making me think about what Degree I need to go for.
Glad it was helpful :)
You are amazing, Josh. Thank you so much. I have finished my CCNA certification and have a great interest in Security. And now I have a great insight as what I should pursue. God bless you and your family.
Thanks so much Sanjay, and big grats again on the CCNA, that thing ain't easy :) Appreciate you!
@@JoshMadakor Thank you for your compliments. Much appreciate it.
Yes, it took me 3 years along with other family issues which came along. It was crazy. But at the end of it., I felt like my wife delivered a beautiful baby 🤣. That happiness was just amazing.
Josh, thank you for everything you do. I’m going to start the WGU Cybersecurity program in January 2022 and your channel has provided an absolute wealth of info. I can’t thank you enough!
Getting a job is dependent on a lot of different factors!
*_Can either land you a job?_*
Yes
*_With an equal chance?_*
Nope, they are different, after all!
Check out these videos for an elaboration on this idea:
How to get a job in IT (checklist): th-cam.com/video/5thkwBIZph4/w-d-xo.html
How to get into cyber from zero (checklist): th-cam.com/video/a83ASGn_V_s/w-d-xo.html
You don’t need a degree to get into cybersecurity
@@gottgaame no one said you did
@def vader did you start at WGU in January? How's it going?
how's your degree going now?
Really glad I found this. I'm 1 month out from finishing my AS in Cyber Security and although I have a years experience in End User Support, I'm really struggling to figure out what my next move is. The climb up is long and treacherous but once I know where to go I'll be fine.
Hey Osyris, thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful. Shoot, you already got the hard part out of the way by getting SOME experience and you're about to finish the degree too, so congrats. Don't wanna overload you, but this video might provide a bit of guidance as well: How to get into cyber from zero (checklist): th-cam.com/video/a83ASGn_V_s/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck!
@@JoshMadakor not overloading at all! I'm open to all the wisdom I can get! Thank you
Wow what an awesome list!
Sheesh, I'm glad you like it :)
Wow you included the spreadsheet for free. Thumbs way the f@#$ up! I spent months going over and over and over the data trying to figure out which degree was more job relevant.. Humbled...
_>Wow you included the spreadsheet for free._
Haha, this cracked me up. Should I have charged? lmao
I'm glad it was helpful!! It's kinda hard to quantify relevancy, so I just figured I'd use job count haha. The results make enough sense though :p
Passed my CCNA just now 💪💪💪 Only doing General IT degree and and not NetSecOps, but I consider CCNA more immediately valuable to landing my next job/getting off helpdesk. So happy to have it done!
SUPER HUGE congrats to you. That cert aint easy and I'm sure it's going to open up some doors. Good work!
hey any updates 1 year later lol?
I think he died
Great video!!! Thank you so much
Thanks Michael, and thanks for watching!!
@@JoshMadakor of course, I have watched it a few times. I am enrolled at WGU and your videos made me feel comfortable enrolling was a good idea because I have not yet started.
Josh banged out the techno viking thumbnail LOL
Thank you!
Np, thanks for watching! I read your name like "Boxy Frown" for some reason 😂
Sir Great Advice Thanks You
Thanks and welcome! Thanks for watching as always!
Awesome!
Hey Jessie, thanks! this one was fun to make
"ITIL is not that good". I've heard people say it's a little antiquated but you're the first to come straight out and say it's not that good. Which surprises me as it seems everyone and their brother has it on their job postings. I'm not quite there, so not taken it yet.
Lol I shouldn't have said it like that, sounds kinda hash. I usually measure certs for:
A) how strong they are for HR
B) how much practical knowledge they give you
And IMO, ITIL is ranks kind of low in both of these categories, even though everyone puts it in their job postings. I honestly don't know why they do it. But as always, everything that comes out of my mouth is just opinion, haha 😂😎
Were you searching jobs on indeed based on your location? Because if I type in IT management on indeed it brings up 77,510 jobs based on no specific location. Now, not all of those jobs may be related to IT but most of them looked like they were. The jobs that did show up were Management positions such as CTO, IT director, VP of IT operations.
Aside from that helpful video for those considering WGU! 😁
Josh is in beast mode, a video per day.
Hey Boris haha, I'm doing my best. My apartment is in shambles because of this 😂😂😂😩
@@JoshMadakorin shambles = a cup out of place? Such horror
Hey Josh, great video as always. I've been wanting to get into IT for a while now and WGU seems awesome for me, but I'm conflicted on whether or not I should go for the IT General degree and get my CCNA later, or to complete the more difficult Net Ops degree and get it with my tuition. What do you think is a good route to take for a beginner like myself?
Hey Wyatt, great questions! Here are my thoughts:
Prior to enrollment, I might recommend to just start studying for CCNA a little bit to see if you like it. I'd recommend (initially) getting a free trial from CBT nuggets for the CCNA course and going through as much as you can. (This course has REALLY good instructors!): www.cbtnuggets.com/it-training/cisco/ccna
If you find that you are enjoying the curriculum, *take your time* and go ahead and pay for, and finish up the CCNA curriculum on CBT nuggets. After this is finished, cancel your CBT nuggets account and then enroll in the BS NetOps program. At this point, you'll be well primed for CCNA and you'll be able to complete it in a much shorter time-frame than if you went into the program completely new.
Alternatively, if you find you don't really like the CCNA curriculum after trying it out with CBT nuggets, you can consider enrolling in the BSIT General. As you know, the General IT program is great if you want a more broad exposure. It's also "easier" relative to most of the other degrees and will give you some decent certs as well. Hope this helps!
Great question Waytt! I’m conflicted as well between data analytics and IT Management. However, I already have an associate in CIS. I never got a job with that degree. All I got was interviews. Anyway, I really want to work in IT, and this is my last opportunity to break in in this industry. I’m going to follow Josh’s advice and see if it works out for me this time. Btw, I’m considering WGU as well for my bachelors and possibly masters.
Awesome video!! Do the stackable certs work the other way. If you get the compliance secure cloud professional you automatically get security + and cloud +? Even though you should have security plus before hand? Can you maybe make a video going more in-depth in this?
Thanks Fredy! And nah, the stackable certs aren't really something you can get and study for. You can think about them as achievements for obtaining a combination of certs :P
Well damn, im enrolling for IT general, and this makes me want to switch before i start pol
Hey Josh enjoyed your video and channel as a whole. Currently getting a doctorate in another field but really thinking of getting into CS/IT using WGU after. Would you agree if someone can tolerate the math the most marketable / Best HR filter bypass is a CS degree with added high ROI certs like Ccna?
Hey Shea, thanks for watching! Glad you've liked the content!
_>Would you agree if someone can tolerate the math the most marketable / Best HR filter bypass is a CS degree with added high ROI certs like Ccna?_
Yes, I would definitely agree with this. This will make you super strong and really well-rounded even outside of HR filtering. Of course the caveat to this is that both of those things are "hard" (for most people) and have a higher opportunity cost, but they are "best-in-slot" credentials for entering the field :)
This is the career analysis paralysis antidote
Haha, didn't think about it like that, so funny.
What do you think of the redhat certs? A breakdown on linux certs job value would great.
Josh,
What do you think, I am debating on now either B.S. in IT or IT management. I know that the latter is easier due to not having third party certs. I’m new to IT but 12 years of management experience in the military. I do plan to get a masters. So most likely looking at a MBA in IT management vs a MS in IT management. So trying to decide what bachelors to get. What do you think is the best one for me to get starting out? I plan to try and work towards becoming an IT Manager then hopefully move to the C-Level. Or go back into the military as an officer.
Hey Josh, I'm trying to finalize my choice here, I was wondering if you could give me some advice. My goal is to get into Cybersecurity, but I don't want to overwhelm myself with the BS Cybersecurity path, currently I am enrolled and looking at the BS IT path. My question is, is this enough of a degree to get an entry level Cybersecurity job, even working in as a soc analyst or something of the such? Thanks for the amazing videos you provide us!
The degree itself will only ever take you so far. No matter which one it is, building self experience is what is going to make you marketable. Look at some of Josh’s videos such as the SIEM that he built using Azure sentinel and the Active Directory VM he made. Then do what he does in the videos and focus on understanding them, don’t worry about remembering exactly what’s going on. You want to understand it more than anything, then take that content make a blog or TH-cam videos link it in your resume and go for gold!
Man, thank you for making this reply lol 😭😂
Hey Jamie! Thanks for watching! Pretty much what D1 said below is right on the money. As far as the degree goes, it's quite marketable with all the certs, but you're gonna want to supplement it. Read D1's comment below and check out this video if you haven't already: How to get into cyber from zero (checklist): th-cam.com/video/a83ASGn_V_s/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck!
@@JoshMadakor you might want to think about making me a mod on a discord channel or something. 😂😂
@@notahacker2107 dude awesome explanation. Thank you. I’m planning on doing this when with my resume when I learn enough lol.
Hey Josh, I have no experience in the IT field but I wanted to get a BS in CSIA from WGU, I was looking around and saw that a lot of jobs want the experience and a lot of them would take a CompSci anyway. Would you say CompSci is easier to get an entry level job than Cyber? Could I just get the certifications later and still do cyber work? I just want to get a degree or something that will allow me to get a job as soon as possible to pay for the other degree. I don’t know about the normal IT Bachelors but it seems like it pales in comparison to a well established degree of “Computer Science” thank you a lot and love your videos. Also, if I get CompTia A+ would I be able to just get a job while I do a degree?
Hey josh! First off I love your videos. I am planning on starting wgu in January but I am having trouble picking the right degree for me. I am interested in cyber security but when I was 18 (15 years ago) I got in trouble with the law and was charged with a non-violent felony. So my question to you is, with your experience working in cyber security, is there any chance jobs would hire a felon even if it was 15 years ago and I haven’t gotten in any trouble since? Or would it just be in my best interest to get a degree in a different IT field. Thanks!!
Hey! Someone asked a really similar comment recently and I answered it with this:
_Hey Matthew, this is something I actually think about a lot. "What would I do if I were unemployable by conventional jobs?" I don't think you'll be unemployable, but there are a lot of ways to solve this problem. For example, you could train yourself up and get really good at bug bounty (for example). Then you could start a youtube channel, make it really high quality, get an audience, and then once you have a following, go into independent consulting or something, or just continue to do bug bounty and get youtube and get money from there. Also having a high quality youtube channel will kind of put your personality on display, so employers could kind of "sample" you and perhaps making them more open to hiring someone with a record. I'm not really a professional in this area, but these are just some of the thoughts that I've been having. Hope this helps. And best of luck :)_
Also, someone else commented something really useful but it looks like they deleted the comment. They said something encouraging like, if you get a degree and improve yourself, people tend to overlook marks like this on your record, especially if it happened a long time ago. I hope this helps! Here is the original thread if you're curious (top comment): th-cam.com/video/MmCuymOC7XY/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgyoFDmMF6YRegbdS1B4AaABAg.9TmDPK5KYwZ9TpUQSGTPsJ
Josh, thanks for your informative videos it gives me lot of understanding can I please have your advise how I can improve my communication skills as I have 5 years IT experience and completed CCNA certification last month 🙏🏻
Hey Hip! If you want to improve your speaking/public speaking, you might consider doing toastmasters (just google it). If you want to improve your english/grammar/writing, I'm not really sure how to do this other than taking a class and getting a mentor to interact with. Seems boring though lol
Thanks Josh for your help!!
You should open up your own HR company lol your good At giving information, brother
Hahaha thanks so much, really appreciate it. That's not a bad idea 😂
Josh with another banger helping out the community
But quick question: I also see this in like CompTIA career pathway, project+
Isn’t that for someone who just want to get like a management type role and not so technical
If so let me know and if not let me know why
Hey Jerry, haha thanks! Project+ is a really strange cert that almost nobody cares about even 10-15 years later. It's designed to help you understand project management--not necessarily to become a project manager. For example, the CS degree has it because there are a lot of projects/pipelines in software engineering, and IT in general. Hope this helps :>
@@JoshMadakor hmmmm alright
Yeah it does, it does
Was just looking at it from a standpoint of me doing my computer science degree here in Nigeria
I’m debating of transferring out from my current university doing Computer Science to WGU netops degree or so, but wondering how much extra classes I would have to take since there’s so many certifications
Some of the classes/certs at WGU _MIGHT_ be satisfied by what you've done at your current university. I would link up with an enrollment counselor at WGU and have them evaluate your transcript. They will do an eval and then give you a document that looks something like this: drive.google.com/file/d/1FZlE-3c_BmtHQG6R_SxVWjwW47EenNe4/view
You can then clearly see what is satisfied and what else you need :)
Wonderful video with great information, thank you! I’m interested in completing IT degrees at WGU. Do you know if these degrees and certifications are accepted/valid in Canada?
You might want to check with whatever company/school you are interested in to see if the WGU degrees are accepted. I would suppose they are since WGU is accredited with the NWCCU, the same body that many state schools use for accreditation. Best of luck :P
Hi Josh, I have been watching your TH-cam videos and I am beginning WGU cloud computing bs next month. What class in WGU will give me the network + certification? I was going to take a into to networking class at Sophia
Does WGU offer only certificate programs? Or I need to earn a bachelor's degree before I can get a certificate?,
Hey Josh me Robert again. should I enroll in WGU now to find out what classes I need. Thanks Robert
can do a video on the master's degrees? thx for being awesome
This is about to be released in 7 minutes, hahaha
th-cam.com/video/LfHBXt7am7w/w-d-xo.html
Hi josh. I’ll be starting my computer science degree at WGU in February or March, haven’t decided yet.
I have software 1&2, discrete math II, DS&A II, software engineering, software quality assurance, and the capstone. If I considered myself still a beginner with little to no knowledge, is it still possible to complete WGU in one term if I dedicate myself completely to doing so?
I have time to pre study starting in December until classes start, would that help?
I plan to have financial aid, scholarships help me dedicate time to pass classes as fast as possible.
Hey Freddy!
_>If I considered myself still a beginner with little to no knowledge, is it still possible to complete WGU in one term if I dedicate myself completely to doing so?_
Possible? Yes. Painful? Also yes lol.
_> I have time to pre study starting in December until classes start, would that help?_
Absolutely yes. If you have ZERO experience coding, I would go through CodeWithMosh's complete Java Series, Python Series, and Data Structures and Algorithms Series (see below). Here are some affiliate links, but check around on TH-cam first, you might be able to find some equivalent for free, but I used most of these.
▶ CodeWithMosh Java: codewithmosh.com/p/the-ultimate-java-mastery-series?affcode=146684_b7chi0ze
▶ CodeWithMosh Data Structures and Algorithms: codewithmosh.com/p/data-structures-algorithms?affcode=146684_b7chi0ze
▶ CodeWithMosh Python : codewithmosh.com/p/python-programming-course-beginners?affcode=146684_b7chi0ze
Also, check out these videos on how to best deal with Discrete Math II and Data Structures and Algorithms II:
▶ How to Deal with Discrete Math II: th-cam.com/video/gcvnQMHD9fc/w-d-xo.html
▶ How to Deal with Data Structures and Algorithms II: th-cam.com/video/lHeVDmgpKy4/w-d-xo.html
Oh Also, my video about dealing with the whole CS degree, just in case you haven't seen it yet:
▶ BS CS Degree Overview: th-cam.com/video/d3iKMoCIclA/w-d-xo.html
Best of luck. This degree is easy to burn yourself on, so be careful (seriously!)
Josh do you have any laptop recommendations for working on these certs or IT/ cyber security wgu bachelors . Preferable specs intel vs AMD Ram size . ?
Hey Oscar, it pretty much doesn't matter as long as it's some kind of modern device with solid state storage. If I had to say, I would just get a thinkpad/ideapad with these specs
At least 4 cores (I don't care AMD/intel if it's just for school)
At least 8GB RAM
Must have SSD of some sort, SATA or NVMe
You can go "weaker" than this, but this is just what I would get. I would also make sure it supports virtualization, just in case I want to make some VMs for some reason. Hope this helps!
Can you make a video like this for the IT Masters Programs?
Which degree path has the highest entry level salary as well as projected growth salary? (Without basing on one’s interest) thank you!
So If I got 7 certifications from WGU and assuming I can do that in 6 months it's $4k. But all those certs on their own would cost $1800. Would it be a better idea to get them all or some if it meant I didnt have to pay for a 6 month term at WGU to take 8 classes?
Hi Josh,
What would be ideal skills to earn in order to become a cloud engineer? does one require a lot of coding skills? I know its a good to have but im mediocre at it. Also, what would be the difference between cloud engineer vs solutions cloud architect? I am currently prepping for the comptia security+ and I am just overwhelmed with the amount of topics to remember. Networking isnt my strong suit. Any advice will be appreciated! Thank you!
_does one require a lot of coding skills?_
I would at least be able to interpret code. You're probably going to have to deal with either a bunch of YAML or JSON, depending on where you work and what you work with. Being mediocre like you said is just fine.
_Also, what would be the difference between cloud engineer vs solutions cloud architect?_
I honestly on't really know. I'm really really bad with titles and tend to not pay attention to them. the title "engineer" gets through around too much so the meaning is muddled for me. But both of them involve designing out solutions for customers/corporations. "Cloud Engineer" could also mean support engineer, where you are providing support for outages/problems for hug companies with a lot of money.
I will say, try to focus more on understanding all the concepts over just memorizing everything. Once you feel like you have an OK understanding of all the objectives, try to complete at least 1000 (quality) practice questions per exam and you should be good.
Hope this helps!
@@JoshMadakor thank you so much!
*Great breakdown but im still not sure what's the best degree for me . I'm new to tech.*
Dexterous X
Shout-out to the wgu fam!
Sheeeesh 😩👏
So do the certifications come with the degree as you go through courses? Or do you pay and get the certifications separately
I’m computer shopping and loooking to enroll in school right after, conflicted with Udemy courses, UCF cyber, WGU, or coding dojo.
what is your opinion about getting the general I.T degree and then just getting the ccna after on your own
I think it's a great idea if it fits your needs. I often recommend people who want to finish their BS fast, just get BSITM since it's the quickest, then just get whatever cert(s) you want afterwards :)
Josh, I appreciate your videos, I do have a QUESTION: I currently have My CCNA, Security + Cisco CCT data center CCT Router and switch. I have other CompTIA certs that I plan on taking, such as core 1&2 A+ and Pentest for example.(Should I get these other certs FIRST ?
What are your recommendations to help move things quickly? I want the Cyber network engineering degree as soon as possible, but enrolment starts soon on March 1st 2024.
Dang sorry I was too slow to respond to this. TBH, if you are getting a specific degree, I would just knock out the certs in the degree and then get CISSP soon after, then stop worrying about certs at that point haha. Congrats on all the accomplishments thus far though, looking great 👌
Hey Josh… What are your thoughts on Cisco CyberOps 200-201 cert? Is this a good cert to have?
no emplouyer activley lists it so my guess is no
Knowing what you know now if you could start over, would you have gone with the Net Ops Sec or Cybersecurity?
Probably Net Ops Sec since it's more technical. Especially the new one (Networking Engineering and Security). That degree is badass, so def that one.
What one of most rare certification that only people that didn't know someone could get that's apart of 35l mos in army a cyber security division that has stuff you did not even know they could do like look through traffic cams and ring door cameras and look at people and talk to people
That sounds seriously dope. HOW CAN I GET INTO THIS?
@@JoshMadakor you apply to be 35L in army civilian side in cyber security division
@@JoshMadakor th-cam.com/video/haFxQFZ6CwI/w-d-xo.html 35L mos it's a classification division in counter intelligence cyber security , look at whole video
So the Cybersecurity degree with an added CCNA certification would be super valuable...🤔
Yep! But consider the opportunity cost of it (aka, it will take a while to get, haha).
What certs would you recommend for an IAM consultant like myself?
Gosh, honestly I don't know about anything IAM specific, but I might consider something like CISA and CISSP.
I did a quick google search and came up with this reddit thread: www.reddit.com/r/ITCareerQuestions/comments/mydmrz/identity_and_access_management_certification/
I haven't heard of these certs before. CISSP does have IAM as part of it's domain I believe and it's very well known, so I might consider it! Sorry, kind of a "hand-wavy" answer ^^
Hey Josh, I'm a single mom working an accounts payable job that I hate. I want to start wgu cyber security but I have zero it experience. I was wondering do you think I should get a part time it job while still working my 8-5 and doing wgu? Or should I try to get a full time job in it while I do wgu. I would like to finish in 1 term. My current job is remote and has great benefits and that's why I'm concerned about leaving it too soon.
Hey! This is a really good question and I realized the answer was going to be really long, so I actually made a video response to it. It's not live yet, but you can see it here: th-cam.com/video/tOVQVJQJWDg/w-d-xo.html
@@JoshMadakor Thank you so much!!!
Cool video, i have a CS degree and planning to move to Seattle. only thing im worried about is how well they treat blacks up there. im in Louisiana and i guess it cant be any worse than here.
Seattle is like a mixing pot of all races. If you stay near Bellevue/Seattle, you'll be totally fine, even slightly better than average with all the BLM supporters. Even when I go to the uh... More rural areas... I've never gotten mistreated. 🏡😊
@@JoshMadakor Great to know
I am really sad to hear this is how my compatriots are forced to think.
@@gunnari9254 forced to think, hell no more like reality.
im in Seattle an now working a IT Senior security role i would not have in the south
I think not adding the ITIL skews the result, because it is requested. To me, it sets apart the IT General & Computer Science and raises it considerably. But, this is your video. But, not adding something because it skews the results is like the politicians who skew things to make something else stick out more, like Cybersecurity.
Lol I see what you’re saying, but that’s not what I meant. ITIL is super easy to pass, it’s not that good imo, and it’s all over the place. It does help ATS score, but having gotten it myself, I just few weird about it. I mentioned that I didn’t include it so people can include it if they want instead of just flat out hiding it. I don’t have an agenda 😂
It's very strange that I see several job postings on these islands asking for an ITIL v4 foundation cert requirement within a 3, 6 months, or 1 year hire.
That is really weird TBH. Thankfully it's easy to get, but it's strange that people would be requiring that lol... I remember when I worked at ASB, we had some ITIL people come in, offer a class, and a bunch of people had to (?) get certified. I was still a contractor at the time so I was exempt lmao
Some random hiring manager just saw random certs on Dice or Indeed, and thought they ought to be a requirement. Other HR managers lazily copy and paste the requirements of similar companies, and next thing you know ITIL and 5 years experience is required for the help desk.
May I know if can apply for a online bachelor degree from south Africa
I think to go to WGU, all you need is an address/phone number in the US as well as an SSN. If you can provide them with that, I believe you can enroll at WGU :)
I'm finishing up my MBA at wgu but I wanna go back for a bachelors in IT which one has the best job placement?
Ignoring time/cost/difficult, the BS Net-Ops-Sec has the best job placement due to it having CCNA (this is assuming you don't want to do one of the development degrees). After the BSNOS, is the BSCSIA, in my opinion :)
@@JoshMadakor thanks for the reply i was debating between the computer science and the cybersecurity I really I want to find a good job after all this is over
Josh, I know you said it in a video a month or so ago. What application were you using to make flash card tests while you were studying? I have looked through a few video but cant find it. Sorry for asking something you have already posted. Doing the WGU BSCSIA and that would seem to help a lot.
I'm sure he was talking about Anki
@@stardestroyer59 That was it! Thank you!
@@throwfardude nice! I used to use it myself when I was in college so I know it is good
Thanks everyone for answering this, haha. Yeah Trent, it was Anki. There are some really good videos about it on TH-cam. I like this one video in particular, it's not really focused on Anki 100%, but he talks about it. Maybe check it out if you get bored :) th-cam.com/video/CeEZJPJO474/w-d-xo.html
Hey Josh, what would you advise someone who has an associate degree in CIS, but never work in IT; however, considering to pursue a bachelor degree? Which degree makes more sense, IT management or Data Analytics??? Also, consider the degree of difficulty to complete it. Btw, it’s going to be at WGU.
Hey GH! If you are dead-set on getting a degree, I would say the Data Analytics degree is probably has more utility than the management degree. In terms of ease, they are both on the easier side, with the BSITM being a bit more easy. Check out this video where I rank the degrees in terms of difficulty:
th-cam.com/video/HEQbB_e8UMA/w-d-xo.html
Hope this helps!
@@JoshMadakor Thanks for the quick reply. I’m not really dead-set on getting a degree because I was NOT able to land a job with one in the past. However, WGU degrees are different because they come with certifications. I’m just trying to give myself the best shot at landing an IT job. What do you think? Please consider making a video on that subject. Thanks in advance.
Can you do the best certs for people who want to do programming. I already know how to program but I don't have any certs
I will make a video for this, but you are definitely better of building a portfolio (github, live projects) instead of getting programming certs. A portfolio is infinitely more useful! I'll let you know once the video is complete :)
Like Josh said, programming doesn't have set standards, and certs aren't relevant for entry level work. However, if you plan to do full-stack work down the line, or see yourself working on the cloud infrastructure a lot, getting AWS/Azure certs could prove useful for some jobs. But I'd get them after you land your first job, not before. At my previous company, having Linux and command line experience was greatly valued on the want ad, and with the IT manager. A simple Linux cert wouldn't be a bad thing to pad your resume, since a lot of people just get by using Windows for everything.
@@coherentpanda7115 thank you, bro 😊
Any recommendations for online phd computer schools?
I've been looking at DSU for a while (Dakota State University), they have both Offensive and Defensive security PhD programs.
Wait. I had no idea that certs from CompTIA stack??? So I’m basically gonna get the CSCP. Wow.
Lol right? BOOM! Free cert! Haha
@@JoshMadakor Is it something you have to apply for, or is it automatic? And do you think that even though it stacks, should you put them all on a resume? For example: If I have A+ and Network + that means I have a IT operations Specialist - should I put all three on a resume or just the one that it stacks to?
I guess by the end of my Cloud Computing Degree, if these all stack, I would have: IT Operations Specialist, Cloud Admin Professional, Secure Infrastructure Specialist, Secure Cloud Professional?? This is just too good to be true. My anxiety is running full scale now LMAO
Which degree would be best for someone who wants to freelance?
I made a short to answer this!: th-cam.com/users/shorts2bI-iP7bgik
(just experimenting, but short answer is BS in Software Development, haha)
@@JoshMadakor Thank you for your guidance!
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Wow I didn't even know degrees have certs included. Did they admit defeat? I thought they "know better" how to explain the same material.
Haha, I guess you can say they admitted defeat lmao.
Tech roles are over saturated 😅
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I think he gets paid by WGU? 🤔