New to forum/question about cert.

brad0503

Hello,

I am currently going to school for an AAS degreein computer science but work as a mechanic in the army trying to do a careerfield change. My question is since I don’t work with computers right now as acareer should I focus on getting certified? Thank you for the help

santaowns

Depends on when you are changing careers because some certs expires. I would only do entry level certs if any like a+ network+ etc. Are you trying to change your job in military?

Betrayal

If your career doesn't involve working with computers, networks, or IT security then you don't need to get certified in this industry. But if you are trying to do a career field change and you think that certifications will help you out with that then go for it!

brad0503

Thank you for the feed back not changing my career in the military just trying to plan for when i get out have about 6 more years before i retire and don't want to work as a mechanic after the military.

slotzero

brad0503 wrote: »

Thank you for the feed back not changing my career in the military just trying to plan for when i get out have about 6 more years before i retire and don't want to work as a mechanic after the military.

My suggestion in that case is to focus on your degree - finish your AAS, move on to a Bachelor's if you can. That will help you tremendously when you retire from the military and begin looking for a civilian job.

Good luck - thanks for your service!

brad0503

slotzero wrote: »

My suggestion in that case is to focus on your degree - finish your AAS, move on to a Bachelor's if you can. That will help you tremendously when you retire from the military and begin looking for a civilian job.

Good luck - thanks for your service!

Thank you sounds like a plan that was one of my future plans was to transfer to a 4 year degree

santaowns

Yes finish school, any certs you would obtain now would have already expired. Your going to need experience most.