Ask ten different experts and
you’ll get strong support for both sides of this topic. Choosing between an IT
Certification or College Degree comes down to what specifically are you
interested in doing within the IT career field? If you are focused on a very
narrow specialty, certifications can provide the job specific, hands on
training that you need to get on track quickly. If you wish to explore a
broader view of IT, degrees are, of course, a great learning experience.
The ideal, if you have the
opportunity, is to do both because the two combined help each other and give
your resume a competitive edge. IT certifications are always a great starting
point, especially in the early stages of your career. Showing that you have mastered specific IT
skills helps get a foot in job doors and puts you in good standing against
people with more experience. You can always opt to add a degree as you
progress. You may even be able to get your company to sponsor you to get a
degree.
If you can only do one – go for the
IT certifications. It’s a less time and less money approach to getting solid
credentials for specific jobs.
Check out our COO, Sonia Petkewich,
talking up IT certifications vs. degrees on Technology Review Show.
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