Which degree?
chob11
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Hello Techexams Community,
I need help in deciding which degree from WGU I want to pursue. Currently, with all my certifications (CCNA, A+, Net+, Sec+, 70-680) and my associates, I will have an equal amount of credits to complete for the Network Design and Management and Security degree. My question is which degree will be the most beneficial if my end goal is to work on routers and switches. Having a MCITP will benefit me because most DoD jobs ask for Microsoft knowledge, even if the job is emphasized on working with routers and switches. If I go with the security degree, it will enable me to get my CCNA Sec plus time to pursue CCNP. I just can’t see myself studying for the MCITP:EA for the NDM degree and having time for CCNP. What do you guys think?
Any advice is appreciated!
I need help in deciding which degree from WGU I want to pursue. Currently, with all my certifications (CCNA, A+, Net+, Sec+, 70-680) and my associates, I will have an equal amount of credits to complete for the Network Design and Management and Security degree. My question is which degree will be the most beneficial if my end goal is to work on routers and switches. Having a MCITP will benefit me because most DoD jobs ask for Microsoft knowledge, even if the job is emphasized on working with routers and switches. If I go with the security degree, it will enable me to get my CCNA Sec plus time to pursue CCNP. I just can’t see myself studying for the MCITP:EA for the NDM degree and having time for CCNP. What do you guys think?
Any advice is appreciated!
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Asif Dasl
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I can't comment on the WGU degrees, others who have gone with WGU might be able to advise you better. But you need to pick a lane, there are very few MCITP:EAs that are also CCNPs.
And it can be an easy trap to fall in to the "Jack of all trades, master of none" category, that's not to say all of the people who have both are in that category - there are very smart people about.
The one thing that really stands out in your post is you are not talking about experience/hands-on, where are you with that? Having a CCNP and no experience won't get you anywhere... -
swild
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I would personally recommend the Security track with your certifications. Erpadmin will tell you about the MCITP:EA cert. If you want that cert, I would get it on your own time and just get the BSc out of the way with the Security track.
So far I have finished 44 CUs since January 1st and all I have left is the 3 Cisco exams and my capstone. I transferred in just about all of the Liberal Arts classes so I can't speak as to the difficulty of those.
In the security track, the toughest classes are the Project+, because of the sheer boredom, and the 2 Java programming classes. Since you already have the CCNA, the Sec should be pretty easy to get through.