NOV 1 Start WGU Information Technology Security

I'm starting WGU on November 1st. Was curious to know what classes you guys think would be best to knock out first?
I currently an a Cyber Transport Technician(3D1X2) in the Air Force. Was following RatBuddy. He knocked out so many classes oh so fast. I want to be done within the next year.

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Sledge.

In my case, I tackled as many certs as I could, as quickly as I could.

My rationale being: If something (read:life) should happen and I have to take time off, or heaven forbid, stop my degree process, I would at least have fresh certs finished up. Also, getting them out of the way allows you to 'coast' a bit after burning so hard for so long.

I personally tend to do the 'hardest' part of any task/assignment first, and my degree plan was no different. The certs were more involved than Gen Ed or other required classes, so I simply got them out of the way first.

Good luck at WGU!

CyberJosh95

Thanks! Hopefully I have a mentor who will be able to go at my pace! That's all I am really scared about.

Sledge.

Mine was awesome. Once you get to know one another, and he or she sees you can operate at the pace you want to, they are pretty much hands-off unless you need something.

Good luck!

CCIE Wanna Be

Mine mentor isn't, they keep pushing this "Standard Path" bull$#!+, hopefully you get one that is reasonable at the least.

CyberJosh95

Thanks! I hope I get lucky.
CCIE Wanna Be - That's what I'm afraid of. Do you think its possible to request certain mentors?

Sledge.

You can't request that I know of, but if you and your mentor aren't clicking, you can certainly request a new mentor.

CyberJosh95

Okay. If my mentor doesn't suite my needs, I will definitely request a new one. Im going to take a couple certs this first term. Want to try to complete 40+ CUs easily this term.

ojenksdev

CyberJosh95 wrote: »

I'm starting WGU on November 1st. Was curious to know what classes you guys think would be best to knock out first?
I currently an a Cyber Transport Technician(3D1X2) in the Air Force. Was following RatBuddy. He knocked out so many classes oh so fast. I want to be done within the next year.

I start Nov 1st too. I was following RatBuddy as well and I'd like to follow a similar path. I've got 60 transfer credits from my AA degree, so I want to knock everything else out in 2 terms max if I can. My enrollment counselor pretty much told me that I'd be starting with the A+ courses and Net+ then more than likely the web dev stuff. All the GE courses transferred in and my lower level IT stuff so I already started studying for the A+ now. Hope to take that within the first 2 weeks of Nov.

CyberJosh95

ojenksdev - We should definitely keep in touch through the next couple terms since we may end up graduating around the same time if all goes well. Would be good to give each other advice and what to expect.

devilbones

I just was accepted for the Nov 1st term too. I had only 38 credits transfer, I have 70 from UMASS Lowell. I have a ton of certs too. I think I can get the CCNA, CCNA: Security and the A+ knocked out quick. I may just get the CCNA done first, and then the Security in Jan for my CISSP CPE. I have one class that I am appealing, but its only 3 credits.

TacoRocket

I start November 1st and only have 60 credits to finish. Let me know if I can help at all.

CyberJosh95

We should all definitely work together, hints and tips always make things go smoother.

Dakinggamer87

If anyone needs helps along the BS - IT Security degree let me know and I would be happy to help. Feel free to send me a PM. I am finishing my degree up very soon as I am waiting just on my Capstone Written Project to be approved. Good luck to all!!

CyberJosh95

Thanks Dakinggamer87

Sledge.

Dakinggamer87 wrote: »

If anyone needs helps along the BS - IT Security degree let me know and I would be happy to help. Feel free to send me a PM. I am finishing my degree up very soon as I am waiting just on my Capstone Written Project to be approved. Good luck to all!!

What he said. I'd be happy to help or to answer any questions I can for people pursuing (or thinking of pursuing) the BS:IT Security degree.

Cheers,

Sledge

CyberJosh95

Thanks Sledge!

usman4673

Hi Guys:
I am planning to start Nov 1st too in IT-Security track. Nothing scares me more than scripting and programming. I looked at the transfer guidelines and besides OCA 1z0-803 and 804, rest listed for acceptable are all expired ones.
I dont understand why have they listed OOP for Security track. I'd love to take 1z0-803 or 804 now and knock out 7 credit hours to save my time during a term. What are your suggestions? I am expecting to be waived 85-90 credits. Expecting my evaluation resukts any day now.

bpenn

If anyone gets stuck with C170 - Databases just let me know. I spent a few hours with the course mentors getting help and I finally seem to grasp it. The project for that class is a B.

devilbones

I am trying to change over to the Network concentration. They will accept more of my MCITP certs and add more credits, reducing my time to complete. Has anyone switched tracks before starting? I dont understand the different programs, the security focus seems to have more Network type certs and the Network has more server OS. Oh well I just want to finish up sooner because I am paying for this on my own dime.

TacoRocket

usman4673 wrote: »

Hi Guys:
I am planning to start Nov 1st too in IT-Security track. Nothing scares me more than scripting and programming. I looked at the transfer guidelines and besides OCA 1z0-803 and 804, rest listed for acceptable are all expired ones.
I dont understand why have they listed OOP for Security track. I'd love to take 1z0-803 or 804 now and knock out 7 credit hours to save my time during a term. What are your suggestions? I am expecting to be waived 85-90 credits. Expecting my evaluation resukts any day now.

I would take the 98-361 which if I'm not mistaken is the Microsoft MTA for Software Development Fundamentals. It will cover the class and the MTAs are usually not that hard. I took the 98-365 for Server about two weeks ago and made a 91.